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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.