Here's the Sitch
As a news producer, I'm focused on the hard stuff: snappy headlines, no-frills news briefs and 24 hour broadcast cycles. But, I've also enjoyed delving into long-form pieces that involve a deep understanding of pop culture, how it affects the world we live in, and vice versa. While it's all well and good to pour words onto a page, I work to make sure those words are put together purposefully.
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Experience
Segment Producer
May 2024 - Current
NewsNation, NewsNation Now
- Conduct research in preparation for upcoming segments.
- Write 5-10 minute-long scripts on topics ranging from politics, war tensions, crime and education.
- Curate enriching photos, videos and graphics for assigned segments.
- Craft concise, impactful banners within character limits for on-air use.
- Collaborate with reporters and field producers to compile live updates on topics such as campaigns, crime and sports.
- Monitor breaking news and assist in turning around sound bites, videos and graphics.
Associate Producer
October 2023 - May 2024
NewsNation, Banfield
Producer Responsibilities
- Wrote and produced scripts for the closing segment of the show.
- Co-produced 5-15 minute-long packages on topics such as unsolved
cases, serial killers and cults.
- Created solutions for broadcast software ENPS to mitigate several
technology limitations.
Line Producer Responsibilities
Acted as fill-in line producer which required:
- Organizing the rundown to reflect segment topics and guest
appearances.
- Conducting quality checks of elements.
- Briefing the director prior to showtime.
- Calling elements and banners when necessary.
Often the sole member of the Banfield team in the control room. This
required me to act as a liaison between the anchor, executive producer,
director, segment producers, technical managers and guests.
Breaking News Responsibilities
- Coordinated emergency communication and editing during breaking
news, including during an unplanned, 3 hour breaking news show.
Production Assistant
September 2022 - October 2023
NewsNation, Banfield
- Identified and cleared videos, photos and other media that enriched the story-telling on the show.
- Worked with the public relations team to choose compelling features from each show to send out to affiliates and other media sites. These moments appeared in websites such as Yahoo!, Newsweek, and The Daily Mail.
- Collaborated with the graphics and design teams to develop graphs, maps, and other full screens that would be used across the NewsNation network.
- Performed a nightly quality check of the prompter to ensure the correct placement of scripts and accurate spelling of guest names and introductions.
- Met with guests prior to the show to handle any technical issues and ensure they understood their responsibilities