Harold Daniel López Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

• Field, live, and tape producing entertainment, celebrity, human interest, lifestyle, culture, and much more stories for the 2nd hour of programming for the weekday/weekend edition of "GMA."
• Producing music act performances – setting up meetings with music act's team, collaborating with the team and GMA Director on a look for the set, gathering lyrics to clear through legal/standards, collaborating with.
• Took part of the team in London for GMA's week-long coverage of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II – field/tape producing three segments.
• Producing “Deals & Steals” segment with Tory Johnson for the Saturday morning show – prepping graphics/look, ordering elements, and curating blue cards for Tory/anchor.
• Book and pitch compelling characters for our live/tape segments involving integration/surprise element.
• Anchor produced for ABC News' Cecilia Vega – briefing Cecilia prior to/during the show; research/determine questions for live interview segments.

Los Angeles, California

• Produced celebrity, entertainment, human interest, lifestyle, business, breaking news, politics, and consumer stories — up to 10 tape pieces a week for the LIVE weekday show and Weekend "GMA," including the supertease.
• Pitched stories, conducted/transcribed interviews, gathered elements, wrote scripts, curated graphics, and teamed up with correspondents/editors to cook up tape pieces for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Prepared b-roll and stills, in addition, teases for our affiliate stations.
• Check out my producing highlights below:

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Collaborated with correspondent, producers, and editor on Act II of the special, taking a deep dive into the heart of El Paso, Texas after the tragic Walmart shooting in 2019.
• Gathered video, photo elements, while conducting research to support the story of the city of El Paso.
• Contacted museums, libraries, etc. to collect archived elements while licensing fair usage.

Los Angeles, California

• Managed ticket distribution, check-in, seating, studio operations, and communication with audience members.
• Engaged with audience members to ensure their safety, well-being, and excitement are consistent throughout the duration of the filming process.
• Shows included Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Voice, Will & Grace, American Music Awards, etc.

Los Angeles, California

• Pitched pieces for GLAAD's digital series, amp, while editing content to launch live on the website.
• Led a team of 100+ campus ambassadors to initiate stories that impact LGBTQ+ youth.
• Focused on pieces on TV shows, entertainment, pop culture, human interest, etc.

Miami, Florida

• Focused on the inclusion of the Latinx LGBTQ+ community in Spanish-language media and entertainment by publishing 10+ articles.
• Produced, filmed, and starred in a video campaign for GLAAD's Spirit Day 2017.
• Wrote and edited blog posts on National Coming Out Day, The Latin Grammys, and more for amp, branded series for LGBTQ+ youth.

New York, New York

• Produced 25+ stories for Weekend "GMA" by gathering elements, pulling b-roll, conducting interviews, ingesting, transcribing, writing scripts and cutting with the editor.
• Assisted field producer with "GMA" style contributor fashion segments with field production, booking guests, researching, and live segments.
• Assisted senior producers with field shoots by curating interview questions, conducting interviews, and research, etc.
• Prepared for show tapings by attending control room meetings, escorting guests, assisting talent coordinator, and rehearsing segments with live show producers.
• Filled in as Executive Assistant for Executive Producers.

Miami, Florida

• Hired and led a staff of over 60+ radio deejays while training executive board on heavy, medium, and recurrent rotation.
• Trained staff on how to use MegaSeg and policies/procedures of the radio station.
• Contacted music labels to keep inventory with music selections.
• Launched and initiated social media accounts through all platforms while updating them.
• Ensured broadcasting non-stop on three radio signals: 88.1FM, 95.3FM, and 96.9FM.

Miami, Florida

• Deejay and host of “ARTPOP,” a pop show showcasing local, underground artists.
• Trained new hires on the rundown of a radio show and studio equipment.
• Curated playlists, reviewed albums, and singles for the rotation of the radio station.
• Edited shows and on-air promotions using Audacity.

Miami, Florida

• Booked and produced musical guest appearances of Miami local artists, PJ Aviles and Cannibal Kids.
• Wrote scripts for segments in news and entertainment for show tapings.
• Researched and drafted content for stories to be aired. Including interview and content documentation.

Miami, Florida

• Started the first student chapter in Florida to ensure fair coverage of LGBTQ+ issues in media.
• Recruited up to 20 student members while promoting chapter through social media platforms.
• Booked media professionals, ABC News' Gio Benitez and the Miami Herald's Steve Rothaus to speak at general meetings.

Miami, Florida

• Led a staff of over 30 staff writers while producing a morning entertainment radio talk show.
• Assigned and edited stories for the Entertainment section of the student-run newspaper/magazine/news site: Panther Press, Panther Magazine, and PantherNOW.com.
• Initiated an award-winning LGBTQ+ series called, "Out + Proud," showcasing stories of LGBTQ+ students in the FIU community.
• Set music format, tone, and style at the student-run radio station: 95.3FM The Roar.
• Updated content on all PantherNOW social media platforms. Added a presence to the Instagram account from a following of 400 to 1,200 in a span of 10 months.

Miami, Florida

• Wrote, edited, and pitched stories for the Entertainment section of the student newspaper.
• Interviewed sources for stories and profiles in-person, phone, and email.
• Contributed stories on a bi-weekly basis.

Coral Gables, Florida

• Assisted supervisors in controlling customer flow and backed up lines; helped reduce the waiting time for customers.
• Followed proper procedures for customer check out, handling of tenders, use of tares, sales of alcoholic beverages, and use of PLUs and UPCs.
• Kept the Customer Service department clean, well-stocked, and organized.

Miami, Florida

• Assisted in the bi-annual inventory process while responsible for stock pulled; ensuring all stock be put away in an orderly fashion.
• Ensured to place and hang back items and replenish merchandise on sales floor.
• Maintained the selling floor by folding and placing merchandise on correct hanger while greeting customers who walk in the store.

Miami Beach, Florida

• Assisted customers in the men’s department in regards to styling and locating clothing items.
• Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
• Greeted customers when entering the store.

Aventura, Florida

• Led and managed a staff of over 150 employees while training new hires on proper customer service, cashiering, and visual merchandising.
• Conducted training workshops every 3 months to ensure customer service satisfaction.
• Interviewed and hired employees through job fairs on a monthly basis.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication Arts

Activities and Societies: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA), The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), FIU.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Mass Communications/Journalism

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, President; National Beta Club, Vice President; National Beta Club, Corresponding.