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Multi-Media Producer

KXTV-TV January 2011 - July 2011

Managed and produced content for online and social media platforms. Responsible for creating and editing text, images, and video for daily coverage, breaking news, and special projects while promoting user engagment across platforms. Developed, programmed and deployed interactive content for special projects, sweeps, and topics of high local interest. Designed front-end elements for implementation of SEO-optimization strategy. Regularly produced newscasts on an as needed basis.

Producer

KCRA-TVAugust 2006 - January 2011

Responsible for producing newscasts and occasional special projects for NBC affiliate in Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto market (DMA 20). Responsible for all editorial and technical elements of assigned newscasts and supervising news crews and production staff. Field produced special and investigative projects.

Producer

WBAY-TVAugust 2005 - August 2006

Produced fast-paced, live-intensive, daily newscasts for ABC affiliate in Green Bay-Appleton, WI market (DMA 69).

Producer

KOMU-TVApril 2004 - August 2005

Newscast producer for NBC affiliate in Columbia - Jefferson City, MO market (DMA 138). Produced special projects, features, and investigative stories. Produced re-purposed, original, and value-added online content.

News Editor

Missouri NewsAugust 2003 - May 2005

Newsroom manager, assignment editor, and reporter for statehouse-based radio wire service providing state government news to commercial and public radio stations.

Newscast Director

KRCG-TVJanuary 2003 - April 2004

Director/TD for CBS affiliate in Columbia – Jefferson City market. Responsible for supervising production staff and ensuring technical quality of assigned newscasts.

Staff Writer

The ManeaterAugust 2002 - August 2004

General assignment reporter for twice-weekly, 16,000+ circulation student-run newspaper serving the students, staff, and faculty at the University of Missouri.

Associate Producer

KIEM-TVMay 2002 - August 2002

Associate producer for NBC affiliate in Eureka, CA (DMA 194). Wrote copy, designed graphics, caught feeds, edited video, and performed other duties as needed.

Technical Director

KIEM-TVMay 2001 - August 2002

Technical director and fill-in director. Performed other production jobs as needed.

Correspondent

The Arcata EyeMay 2001 - May 2002

Freelance reporter covering local events, institutions, and personalities for “America’s favorite obscure small-town weekly newspaper.”

News Assistant

KVIQ-TVJanuary 2001 - May 2001

Wrote copy, shot and edited video, caught feeds and logged tape for CBS affiliate in Eureka, CA. Helped produce late newscasts.

University of Missouri - Columbia

Bachelor of Journalism – Broadcast News. Minor in Political Science. Graduated Cum Laude. Specialized courses included investigative reporting, audience research, and web producing.

College of the Redwoods

Associate of Arts – Social Science. Lower division and general education coursework. Graduated honors program with highest honors.