In this capacity, I integrate advanced systems and standardize team workflow to ensure smooth and efficient remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. I install and deploy new systems, including LiveU Matrix network, LTN Portal network, and WXVision bump camera network systems. I research and implement new solutions and deliver effective training to team members on optimal utilization of new technologies. I integrate new software solutions into Assignment Desk workflow, including Box, Slack, Quip, Dataminr, and Storyful. I act as key liaison between Fox News Desk, Fox NewsEdge, Fox affiliates, and NNS. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• I increased 10 readily available bump shot cameras to almost 3,000 cameras in the US and worldwide (more than 65,000, if count traffic cameras).• I enhanced affiliate live contribution availability from a few dozen to 152 out of 177 Fox NewsEdge affiliates in the US and 1 Australian partner.• I developed and implemented new system using LiveU Matrix to share live politics pool feeds with network partners, now adopted for Network News Service (NNS) daily operations.• I increased employee retention and built a culture of performance excellence by hiring, leading, and developing top-performing team of 15-25 employees.• I delivered 30% more information (video for Fox, affiliates, digital, radio, and social media) to broader customer base with minimal increase in staffing.• I secured media coverage in remote locations by deploying integrated systems.• I expanded consumer base and led FOX to top-trending news group worldwide by providing engaging material to viewers, readers, and listeners.• I managed remote work during the pandemic by updating existing system features and functionalities.• I transitioned from original newsroom to temporary and new Fox News newsroom.• I redesigned the Fox News Outlook in line with evolving needs of Fox News Media entities.

While working as a Nightside Assignment Manager, I directed regional editors and maintained regular engagement with news sources, including Fox News bureaus, affiliates, outside news agencies, and police & fire departments to obtain information for news items. I edited Fox News Outlook while forecasting changes in editorial and production needs.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• I drove visibility of top stories to consumers, maintaining FOX at top of the news, while assigning stories, and getting live video to Fox and our affiliates.• I oversaw national and foreign newsgathering operations during prime-time hours and advised senior staff members on editorial decisions regarding staff deployment during breaking news.• I managed national sporting events credentialing and brainstormed nightly affiliate stories note to highlight regional stories to Fox News & Fox Business entities.

Throughout my career as a Freelance National Desk Editor at Fox News Channel, I administered live shots and breaking news requests from Fox News producers, coordinated video feeds and live shots, and interacted with Fox News bureaus and affiliates for information on breaking news stories.• It is worth mentioning that I identified, updated, and analyzed national and international news stories, requested satellite bookings for live and tape feeds, and recommended news stories for daily Fox News Agenda.

While serving as a Freelance War Desk Editor/Writer at Fox News Channel, I authored and edited news items for the “Fox News Ticker”, selected wire stories for further follow, updated information on ticker, and reported breaking news and urgent information from wire services to assignment managers.

Working as a Freelance Assignment Editor at MY9 News, WWOR-TV, I planned and conducted interviews for reporters and facilitated in-field coverage by working in collaboration with team members.

While serving as a Freelance Assignment Editor at WCBS-TV 2 News, I facilitated daily news coverage decisions, administered technical and editorial matters of newsgathering, coordinated reporters in researching news packages, and communicated continuing stories to producers.

• Editor - Edit packages, SOTs and Voiceover material on an as needed basis, using both linear and digital editing equipment. Complete packages using the Panasonic DVC laptop editor while on remote location. (August 1998 - November 2002)• Assignment Editor - Have direct involvement in daily news coverage decisions. Assist reporters in researching news packages. Update producers on continuing stories. Involved in technical & editorial matters of newsgathering. (May 1999 - November 2002)• News Assistant/Field Producer - Act as news photographer. Assist on live remotes and shoot package material. Field Produce packages and assist reporters in creating news packages. Book satellite feeds from remote locations. (September 1998 - November 2002)• Creative Services Editor, Freelance - Worked with digital and linear editing, copy writing, graphic design and animation, and commercial video production. Utilized the ImMix StrataSphere digital video editing system. Edited 30 minute television special, The Best of New York. (December 1997 - January 1998)• Production/Creative Services Intern - Extensively utilized the ImMix StrataSphere digital video editing system. Edited 30 minute television special, TWA Flight 800: One Year Later, nominated for 1997 regional Emmy award and received a 1998 CableACE Award. (May - August 1997)