Resume

Multimedia Journalist and On-Air Reporter, June 2025 – present

  • Shooting, writing, editing and producing packages for online and on-air publication
  • Live reporting daily on the Lowcountry for newscasts

Storytellers Associate Reporter, January 2024 – June 2025

  • Reported on changemakers and innovative programs that are creating more inclusive, equitable spaces in schools, workplaces and communities
  • Shot, wrote, edited and produced packages for online and on-air publication
  • Interviewed and wrote feature articles for publication on NBCUAcademy.com and NBCNews.com
  • Video packages were featured on Early Today, Morning News NOW and News NOW Daily

Associate Social Newsgathering Reporter, May 2022 – January 2024

  • Monitored social media platforms for breaking, feature and trending news stories
  • Interviewed eyewitnesses for breaking news stories
  • Found, verified and reported on user-generated content (UGC)
  • Monitored the NBC News tips inbox through email, phone and messaging apps, and consulting with the desk’s senior leadership team to determine which tips are actionable
  • Published daily team digest reports for internal distribution throughout NBC News
  • Collaborated with NBC News digital and television units on newsgathering and social media initiatives

Social Newsgathering Intern, June 2021 – August 2021

  • Monitored social media platforms for significant breaking and exceptional news stories
  • Used digital forensic tools to verify information, photos and videos
  • Interviewed sources for stories and identifying eyewitnesses as potential guests for NBC News
  • Pitched and wrote stories for company website and other platforms
  • Collaborated with NBC News digital and television units on newsgathering and social media initiatives
  • Collaborated on investigative stories and reporting while working with other departments across NBC News

Race and Equality Newsgathering Intern, Jan. 2022 – April 2022

  • Conducted research and interviews with key eyewitnesses for stories related to race, policing and equality
  • Daily fact-checked stories and wrote up news alerts to be distributed within the company
  • Pitched and wrote stories advancing CNN’s digital coverage

Guest Greeter, Nov. 2021 – Jan. 2022

  • Met the guests in the lobby and brought them to hair and makeup, mic’d up the guest and escorted them to the necessary studio or flash cam
  • Interacted with shows and producers from around the world as they have guests come into Hudson Yards

New York News Bureau Intern, Oct. 2021 – Dec. 2021

  • Conducted thorough research while contributing to segments and wires and being paired with reporters and producers on both breaking news and ongoing stories
  • Set up scripts with appropriate video and wrote using CNN’s database in production
  • Used CNN’s video and photo databases for packages and sound bites for air
  • Pitched daily and wrote various stories for CNN.com including breaking news like the Astroworld Festival
  • Assisted Associate Producers, Tape Editors, Assignment Editors and Producers at all levels in New York

Audio Podcast Intern, Oct. – Dec. 2020

  • Assisted the CNN Audio team with more than 15 topics of research, recording and basic editing through ProTools
  • Collaborated with team members on pitches for new series ideas including the “Silence is Not an Option” podcast and the “Coronavirus: Fact versus Fiction” podcast that won a Shorty award in November
  • Supported distribution efforts via Instagram and Twitter by pulling quotes  
  • Booked and helped interview guests to be featured in episodes 
  • Helped the executive producer with logging episodes into the archives

Managing Editor, May 2021 – May 2022

  • Reviewed and edited all content published in print and online publication
  • Helped manage production of the paper by overseeing all of the sections 
  • Filled the role of the Association’s Vice President
  • Assisted the Editor-in-Chief in editorial decisions and creating and managing content

Assistant News Editor, Sep. 2018 – May 2021

  • Reviewed and edited more than 100 news stories daily and created headlines and photo captions for print and online publication
  • Covered the breaking news of campus shutting down during COVID-19 and 26 other coronavirus-related stories 
  • Investigated the school’s ties to prison labor including filing FOIA requests and conducting archival research on the university
  • Anchored during live Election Night coverage for four hours while I tracked updates and gathered new information regarding polls 
  • Published more than 100 stories online using WordPress and produced weekly newspapers using Adobe InDesign

SBU-SPJ Chapter President, May 2021 – May 2022

  • Acted as the official representative of the organization and the non-voting, ex-officio member of all committees of the organization
  • Organized and presided over the meetings of the executive board and the general body, as well as preparing the agenda for the respective meetings
  • Managed SBU-PCLI-SPJ-sponsored events and talks, and acting as a spokesperson for this chapter of SPJ 
  • Prepared and submitted SPJ and other National Award packages

SBU-SPJ Chapter Vice President, Dec. 2020 – May 2021

  • Helped with the revival of the SBU-SPJ Chapter and establish it as both a campus and nationally recognized chapter
  • Acted as President in the event of absence of the President and assisted the President with their duties and recruitment of new members
  • Created promotional materials for all programs including flyers, emails and social media posts 
  • Managed all social media accounts including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
  • Helped foster collaborations by working with other journalism organizations and interested students

News and Podcast Intern, Aug. 2020 – May 2021

  • Wrote readers, wraps, cut & copies and voicers for All Things Considered 
  • Voiced more than 10 stories that were aired 
  • Interviewed newsmakers for aired stories and conducted research
  • Logged and organized tape for the “Everytown” podcast
  • Used PACER to review court case documents for information

Senior Communications Intern, Aug. 2020 – May 2021

  • Assisted with social media strategy and content calendar causing a 25% follower increase on Instagram
  • Oversaw and managed the communications plan of social media and the website
  • Edited and produced videos for social media including the “Elevator Pitch Video” and a series of videos for the SHEroes Event, which had over 140 attendees
  • Managed reels content on Instagram which has received over 65,000 views, thus increasing engagement
  • Created and produced the Career Center’s first podcast, “The Career Center Take”

Digital Communications and Editorial Intern, Aug. 2019 – May 2020

  • Researched, wrote and edited text for the Career Center’s website and publications
  • Interviewed more than 20 students for profiles highlighted on the website and social media
  • Wrote press releases highlighting events and programs hosted by the Career Center
  • Took photographs at Career Center events and produced 10 videos for promotion and recaps

Global Comm. and Media Relations Intern, June – Aug. 2020

  • Fielded media requests for CFR scholars and arranged broadcast, print, and radio interviews
  • Tracked media mentions of CFR scholars and the Foreign Affairs magazine 
  • Summarized on-the-record events and conference calls for press releases
  • Pulled out headlines from interviews featuring CFR scholars