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RESUME

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December 2020 - Current

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

23 WIFR NEWS CBS IN ROCKFORD, IL

  • Strong communicator and storyteller who presents live reports in the field or in the studio about local, regional and international stories including crime, politics, health and breaking news.

  • Works in daily, high-pressure and deadline driven environment, writing and shooting content for the 4, 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts; utilizes strong AP writing skills to create compelling stories for viewers on the air, online and additional social media platforms.

  • Brainstorm, research, create, pitch, shoot and edit stories.

  • Collaborate with sales, promotions and engineering to ensure the best content reaches the air. 

June 2020 - December 2020

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

23 WIFR NEWS CBS IN ROCKFORD, IL

  • Part-time, paid internship where I helped produce and write the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts.

  • Brainstormed, pitched, created, shot, edited and wrote VOSOTS for all newscasts.

  • Quickly climbed the ranks and started reporting and turning content for the 4, 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts.

  • Covered breaking news and gained photography, videography and interviewing skills.

May 2020 - August 2020

ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF RADIO OPERATIONS

WZND FUZED COLLEGIATE RADIO IN NORMAL, IL

  • Supervised dozens of radio disc jockeys and coached them on how to write scripts, turn content and lead their broadcasts.

  • Led weekly meetings and prepared presentations for weekly meetings with DJs; facilitated content and creative adjustments for WZND's radio shows: "Wake up Normal," "Flashback Friday," etc.

  • Assisted with interviewing and hiring new interns and selecting new hosts of specialty shows.

  • Assisted with scheduling.

  • Collaborated with the music department on keeping the station updated with the latest and most popular music.

January 2020 - May 2020

NEWS AND SPORTS REPORTER

WZND FUZED COLLEGIATE RADIO IN NORMAL, IL

  • Research, make calls, set up interviews via phone or in-person to record soundbytes and write local news and sports stories for on air broadcasts.

  • Attend meetings and collaborate with other students about how to generate the best content for newscasts.

  • Assisting with production of newscasts and attending 3 on air shifts a week.

January 2020 - May 2020

RADIO PERSONALITY

WZND FUZED COLLEGIATE RADIO IN NORMAL, IL

  • Conducted my own radio show on air twice a week advocating for my passions in spiritual, mental and physical health and wellness.

  • Wrote and produced broadcasts.

  • Reported local news and sports news.

  • Selected and played music for radio broadcasts.

May 2015 - September 2015

ON-FIELD HOSTESS

ROCKFORD AVIATORS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL

  • Organized and hosted on-field entertainment and promotional activities between game innings.

  • Wrote scripts and led a team of colleagues who assisted with on-field activities.

  • Conducted on-field interviews with professional baseball players.

  • Engaged in sideline reporting, announcing and initiating audience interaction.

  • Organized theme nights, sang The National Anthem for home games, and assisted in music selection.

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