Respond to media inquiries on coordinated projects and develop media strategyAdvise city agencies on best responses to news media inquiresSupport Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue with emergency communicationsTrain city staff to improve external communications with news mediaFoster strong, professional, trusting relationships with news mediaPitch story ideas to earned news media to garner positive news coverage for cityAssist with organizational logistics of city-held press conferencesMonitor news coverage of city, request corrections as neededFacilitate responses to CORA and CCJRA requests submitted by journalistsCoordinate with external public and private partners for aligned public messaging on shared communication effortsCompile and develop informational literature, press releases, and other items to promote understanding of the city and city department operationsEngage residents with social media posts on city platformsFacilitate requests for remarks, talking points, and public appearances of city council, including Mayor Produce, write, and book guests for AuroraTV program "Mayor Mike Live"Shoot, write, edit videos positively promoting cityParticipate in and advocate for DEI trainingsExplore valuable and trustworthy uses of artificial intelligence tools to improve productivityLead marketing, advertising, promotional, social media, and media efforts for Global Fest, city of Aurora's signature eventManage event-day logistics of Global Fest, including security, parking, shuttles, stage announcements, guest relations, and other duties

Performed on-site inspections, investigations and/or desk audits of contractors, providers, concessionaire facilities, and/or tenant facilitiesReviewed and analyzed reports generated by contractors or providers to confirm compliance with contract and rules and regulationsProcessed and audited certified payrolls from contractors in a timely mannerExperienced with LCPTrackerCommunicated with contractors and appropriate agencies when deficiencies existedObtained and placed underpayments as necessaryReviewed and approved fringe benefit packagesEnsured BAT certification and ratios were enforcedServed as a liaison to the Auditor's Office

Oversaw newscasts in all day parts for KDVR (FOX 31) and KWGN (Channel 2)Managed reporters, photographers, newscast producers, assignment desk editors, visual editorsLed efficiently during hectic breaking news eventsImplemented ratings research strategies to attract audienceReviewed producer-written scripts and graphics for typos or fact errorsEnsured effective news delivery to viewers through memorable storytellingDeveloped creative and engaging imagery for broadcastsSynchronized on-air content with digital platformsMaintained professional communicative relationships with public and private agenciesPerformed peer reviews to encourage continued employee development Participated in sponsored community outreach eventsProduced newscasts upon request from superiorsFour-time Heartland Chapter Emmy-award winner

Managed all aspects of morning newscast, from on-air product to behind-the-scenesOversaw newscast elements to match station brand and attract target audienceCoached producers to improve writing, make strong newscast story choices, and in-booth leadershipCollaborated with staff to encourage engagement and enthusiasmPlanned & organized weekly sponsored on-air food giveaway “Morning Shift Salute”Lead special project assignments for morning and evening newscastsBooked guests for live and satellite interviews on topical subjectsDelivered content on social media platforms, drawing viewers to TV productProduced newscasts upon request from superiorsPromoted to position within Hubbard Broadcasting Inc. (KSTP owner)

Produced morning and evening newscastsSupervised staff on weekendsShowcased stories fitting the “Minnesota Code” station brandEmphasized emotion in newscast scriptsFulfilled control room responsibilities for breaking news cut-insProduced weekly public affairs program “At Issue with Tom Hauser”, booked guestsDoubled 9:00 p.m. newscast’s ratings (July 2014 vs. July 2013)Lead 5:00 a.m. newscast to #1 rating in DMA (Dec. 2012., Feb. 2013)

Produced morning newscastsBuilt eye-popping, preproduced setups to showcase major storiesUtilized process language to inform audience of news-gathering effortsPointed ahead to upcoming content to keep viewers continuously watchingLead 4:30 a.m. show to #1 Market Share in U.S. (LPM Markets, Feb. 2012)Produced #1 local 4:30 a.m. show for six-straight months in DMA (Nielsen ratings)