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New York City Metropolitan Area

Write and produce package scripts for broadcast; take handoff assignments from dayside producers; see projects through to the finish line from edit. Work with numerous teams -- including field reporters/producers, Foreign and National Desk staffers, and fact checkers -- to incorporate necessary changes in the service of airtight, up-to-date editorial.

Greater New York City Area

Research, gather elements, and write copy to produce news briefs; work in CBS' Hard News Center to cut voiceover material for air. Assist producers by fielding requests, i.e. compiling elements and logging tape. Contribute story ideas in pitch meetings. Previously produced the CBS This Morning "greeting" (headlines) segment. Also produced the "SOT sheet,".

Greater New York City Area

Assist producers in the Hard News Center with broadcast preparations; screen all content for air, flag potential errors with regard to audio-visual quality and composition; cut voiceover material. Coordinate with field producers, bureaus, editors, and the control room to cut day-of protective footage. Field requests for story elements, gather material, and.

Ann Arbor, MI

Columnist (September 2016 – April 2017)Wrote bi-weekly columns focused on matters of student lifestyle and campus-wide political debate.Senior News Editor (December 2014 – December 2015) Advised reporters on the administration and business beats; brainstormed, assigned, and edited articles; interviewed University administrators, including President Mark.

Worked with producer for Steve Hartman’s “On The Road” segment. Researched and pitched story ideas. Identified sources for existing story concepts; conducted pre-interviews to vet sources. Contributed to Democratic and Republican National Convention coverage; logged speeches, press conferences, and protests.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported producers in the Washington, D.C. Bureau by conducting background research and analysis on pending stories for the network’s long-form broadcast magazine. Developed potential interview questions; identified storylines. Worked as an assistant on shoots. Occasionally logged tape for “Face the Nation” broadcasts.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Conducted strategic research to support the Times’ digital ventures. Acted as a liaison between the marketing, publishing, and editorial teams to develop the Times’ inaugural podcast. Prepared an extensive brief on California water policy to prepare the publisher for an interview on the drought with California Governor Jerry Brown.

University Of Michigan

Peer mentored first-year students in 175-member writing and arts community; led students in weekly Film Club activities. Participated in diversity training; took unique “Leadership and the Arts” course offered only to student assistants. Was a first-year in the program during the 2013-2014 school year.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Participated in staff story meetings; wrote a full-length feature about gun control on college campuses in addition to numerous blog posts pertaining to news analysis and politically-oriented viral content. Led intern team in mobile app pitch project; presented to Participant execs after weeks of research, market analysis, and mockup design creation.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Worked with senior reporters on long-term, data-driven research projects; transcribed interviews, organized archives, pitched story ideas, and wrote blogs. Spoke with editors and reporters, including then-Editor-In-Chief Janice Min, as part of the internship program’s staff interview series.

Harvard-Westlake School

Brainstormed, assigned, and wrote news section stories. Oversaw section page layout. Won the “Chronicle Award” — the school’s annual journalism award given to a senior for journalistic excellence and service.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Ford School Of Public Policy

Activities and Societies: The Michigan Daily, Lloyd Hall Scholars Program

Education record

Activities and Societies: The Chronicle, Chamber Singers, Jazz Singers