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Resourceful and driven aspiring reporter possessing dogged determination to seek out stories that raise awareness of important issues. Gifted at securing coveted interviews and quickly gaining the trust of others. Insightful. Intuitive. Outgoing. Conversational. Deadline driven. Willing to work long hours.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Editorial Producer � CNN Domestic and International. April 2018- Present
Research, screen, book and handle high profile individual guests, celebrities and panels. Conduct preliminary interviews in conversational manner for social media team. Regularly contribute story ideas for CNN original series shows (eg. The Van Jones Show) Known for being an exceptional conversation starter and imbuing a sense of comfort and trust in everyone including reluctant guests/victims.
CNN /New Day � Production Assistant (Jan 2018 � April 2018)
Helped to ensure editorial/production events were smoothly and efficiently executed for top-rated, fast-paced live show. Praised for over and above contribution re increasing visibility and traffic for social media platform and for helping anchors gather, analyze and respond to tweets. Recognized for locating and securing several celebrities and (reluctant) guests in timely fashion for participation on morning show and Town Hall following Parkland shooting.
NY1 � Assistant Reporter (July 2017 � August 2017) Relied on as assistant to Senior Reporter for organizing material, handling calls, arranging and conducting pre-interview screenings, lugging equipment and handling other �non-glamorous� aspects of news reporting. Learned methodology and challenge of being a �one man show�. Presented several new story ideas specifically aimed at millennials. Contributed relevant questions and background research for same.
Fox 5 New York � Assignment Desk/Field Assistant (September 2016 � December 2016)
Shadowed and helped Senior Reporter catch spontaneous sound bites at rallies, protests and street interviews during 2016 Election. Assisted at assignment desk as needed and contributed story ideas as appropriate. Advanced reporting skills by seizing opportunities to talk to newsmakers. Contributed to increased social media presence by �tweeting/snapchatting� during �Good Day NY� special segments.
News 12 Long Island � Editorial Intern (July 2016 � August 2016)
Chosen by Senior Anchor to work with him on special weekly series focused on providing insight and information specifically about Eastern LI. Learned fundamentals and became a valued assistant for managing research, script and tape requests and fact checking inquires and calls. Monitored feeds and attended daily team meetings to contribute ideas. Relied upon by producers and anchors to locate props/obscure items and appear in news stories.
Independent Documentary Film Project � Production Assistant (July 2015 � August 2016)
Assisted Executive Director/Producer in putting together and promoting a two-part documentary, featuring several well-known female celebrities in order to highlight and contextualize a grossly understudied and under reported Autoimmune condition. Tracked my own painful journey. Helped other patients prepare to appear in this important film. Promoted series heavily through social media over several months. Recognized by Director for engaging well with physicians, celebrities and patient participants. Achieved goal of spreading awareness/empathy for this and other co-existing conditions.
EDUCATION
MARIST COLLEGE, School of Communication � Bachelor of Arts, May 2018
INTERESTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Semi Finalist, Miss New York Pageant, January 2017.
Social Media Volunteer, Endometriosis Association/Events (April 2016-2018)
Creator of soon-to-be launched social media initiative to benefit mill
Resourceful and driven aspiring reporter possessing dogged determination to seek out stories that raise awareness of important issues. Gifted at securing coveted interviews and quickly gaining the trust of others. Insightful. Intuitive. Outgoing. Conversational. Deadline driven. Willing to work long hours.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Editorial Producer � CNN Domestic and International. April 2018- Present
Research, screen, book and handle high profile individual guests, celebrities and panels. Conduct preliminary interviews in conversational manner for social media team. Regularly contribute story ideas for CNN original series shows (eg. The Van Jones Show) Known for being an exceptional conversation starter and imbuing a sense of comfort and trust in everyone including reluctant guests/victims.
CNN /New Day � Production Assistant (Jan 2018 � April 2018)
Helped to ensure editorial/production events were smoothly and efficiently executed for top-rated, fast-paced live show. Praised for over and above contribution re increasing visibility and traffic for social media platform and for helping anchors gather, analyze and respond to tweets. Recognized for locating and securing several celebrities and (reluctant) guests in timely fashion for participation on morning show and Town Hall following Parkland shooting.
NY1 � Assistant Reporter (July 2017 � August 2017) Relied on as assistant to Senior Reporter for organizing material, handling calls, arranging and conducting pre-interview screenings, lugging equipment and handling other �non-glamorous� aspects of news reporting. Learned methodology and challenge of being a �one man show�. Presented several new story ideas specifically aimed at millennials. Contributed relevant questions and background research for same.
Fox 5 New York � Assignment Desk/Field Assistant (September 2016 � December 2016)
Shadowed and helped Senior Reporter catch spontaneous sound bites at rallies, protests and street interviews during 2016 Election. Assisted at assignment desk as needed and contributed story ideas as appropriate. Advanced reporting skills by seizing opportunities to talk to newsmakers. Contributed to increased social media presence by �tweeting/snapchatting� during �Good Day NY� special segments.
News 12 Long Island � Editorial Intern (July 2016 � August 2016)
Chosen by Senior Anchor to work with him on special weekly series focused on providing insight and information specifically about Eastern LI. Learned fundamentals and became a valued assistant for managing research, script and tape requests and fact checking inquires and calls. Monitored feeds and attended daily team meetings to contribute ideas. Relied upon by producers and anchors to locate props/obscure items and appear in news stories.
Independent Documentary Film Project � Production Assistant (July 2015 � August 2016)
Assisted Executive Director/Producer in putting together and promoting a two-part documentary, featuring several well-known female celebrities in order to highlight and contextualize a grossly understudied and under reported Autoimmune condition. Tracked my own painful journey. Helped other patients prepare to appear in this important film. Promoted series heavily through social media over several months. Recognized by Director for engaging well with physicians, celebrities and patient participants. Achieved goal of spreading awareness/empathy for this and other co-existing conditions.
EDUCATION
MARIST COLLEGE, School of Communication � Bachelor of Arts, May 2018
INTERESTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Semi Finalist, Miss New York Pageant, January 2017.
Social Media Volunteer, Endometriosis Association/Events (April 2016-2018)
Creator of soon-to-be launched social media initiative to benefit mill