EXPERIENCE

 

Production Coordinator - Tribune Media - Fox 8 WJW-TV                              August 2015 to Present

Gathered information on developing stories and coordinated production of newscasts

• Assembled key information on breaking new by calling news sources

• Assigned reporters and photographers on news stories

• Assited reporters in gathering information for stories

• Aid production of newscasts

• Contributed to sports department in gathering of professional, college, and high school sports information

 

 

Sports Director, On-Air Talent – WZIP-FM                                                        August 2012 to May 2015

WZIP Sports Director, On- Air Talent for WZIP’s Sports Power Talk

• Managed a Team of 8+ members regarding on-air schedules, sports updates and deadlines

• Trained members on how to effectively deliver 1-minute Sports Updates

• Discussed Northeast Ohio Sports from amateur to professional to inform the sports audience

• Wrote opinion and reporting pieces on the station website of the latest news in sports

• Presented Recaps of Latest Scores and stories around the world of sports to update listeners

• Traveled to different locations in the United States to cover Akron Athletic teams

 

 

Sports Anchor/Reporter – ZTV                                                                           August 2012 to May 2015

Host/Reporter for ZTV Sports Report

• Hosted ZTV Sports Report, responsible for recapping University of Akron Games, guided the show by pitching to packages, breaks, and special segments.

• Produced sports stories both University-Related and International-Related

• Shot and Edited University of Akron game clips

• Traveled to different locations in the United States to cover Akron Athletic teams

 

 

Sports Reporter – WMFD-TV                                                                             January 2014 to February 2015

High School Basketball/Football Reporter for Scores & More                             

• Reported on High School Basketball & Football games around North Central Ohio

• Wrote and Edited highlight clips for On-Air use

• Appeared as On-Air Talent on “Scores & More” program

 

 

Intern – The News Outlet                                                                                     August 2014 to May 2015

Intern for the News Outlet

• Assisted with research and investigative reporting on local news and breaking news

• Interviewed individuals for more insight into topics The News Outlet was covering

• Contributed in story idea brainstorming during meetings

 

 

Intern – Tribune Media – Fox 8 WJW-TV                                                            January 2015 to May 2015

Intern for Fox 8 WJW Cleveland

• Assisted workflow of newsroom with research/calls on stories and possible leads

• Shadowed Reporters in the field during developing stories

• Supported Producers and News Managers in production and programming

 

 

Intern – Good Karma Broadcasting – ESPN 850 WKNR                                   May 2013 to January 2014

Intern for ESPN Cleveland    

• Assisted with show preparation and screened calls for The Really Big Show, Munch on Sports, and 3 Deep. In-Studio Assistant for High School Hysteria.

• Helped Promotions team on “Street Teams” to promote the station

• Trained for Sportscenter updates to update listeners on latest in Northeast Ohio Sports.

• Trained on Production Board on how to run a show to be broadcasted live on air.

 

 

Sports Writer – Buchtelite – Newspaper                                                            August 2012 to May 2013

Sports Writer Covering University of Akron Sports bi-weekly

• Wrote game previews and recaps of University of Akron’s Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Baseball, and Women’s Soccer to keep University of Akron Student informed.

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION

B.A. Mass Media: News - University of Akron

B.A. Radio & TV (2nd Major) - University of Akron

Minor: Sports Management  - University of Akron

FINAL GPA: 3.7/4.0

Graduated May 2015

 

 

 

SKILLS

Proficient in operation of JVC Cameras, Adobe Audition, Adobe Cool Edit, Adobe Avid Media Composer, and NewTek Tri Caster. Exposure to Gold Wave, Adobe Premiere, Wix, and Wordpress.