JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE

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KTVE/KARD, Weekend Anchor/Reporter – West Monroe, LA

September 2017 – Present

• Tenacious reporter who craves the big story and has the ability to execute exclusive content under tight deadlines

• Experience engaging with audience from anchor desk

• Cultivates sources and ideas needed for compelling storytelling

• Delivers strong & exceptional news judgment during live shots

• Produces content for on air and digital platforms

 

Fox 5, News Intern – Washington, D.C.

May 2017—August 2017

• Produced and wrote segments for Fox 5 Live

• Used multiple social media platforms for compelling storytelling

• Field producing for Fox 5 ZipTrip (Live morning show on location)

• Observed/assisted reporters and producers

 

Capital News Service, Reporter & Anchor – College Park, MD     

January 2017 – April 2017

• Reporter with an eye for news that created unique, original and exciting content

• Experience engaging with audience from anchor desk & anchoring special broadcasts

• Delivered strong and consistent anchoring and live performance.

• Produced content for on air and digital platforms

 

ABC WJLA/News Channel 8, Intern – Rosslyn, VA 

May 2016 – August 2016

• Produced and wrote segments for Let’s Talk Live

• Used multiple social media platforms for compelling storytelling

• Discovered interview subjects

• Observed/assisted reporters and producers

 

WMUC News, Anchor & Reporter – College Park, MD

August 2015 – December 2015

• Anchored weekly entertainment broadcast Tweaking Hollywood

• Created content about pop culture and campus news

• Produced “nat” sound radio packages for live broadcast

 

SKILLS

• Adobe Suite: Premiere Pro, Audition, iMovie, Bridge, Photoshop, & Audacity

• Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook

• BitCentral, iNews, ENPS & Wordpress

 

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park                               

B.A. May 2017

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Philip Merrill College of Journalism

Major:  Broadcast Journalism

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Robert H. Smith School of Business                                                    

Minor: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

 

MEMBERSHIPS

National Association of Black Journalists

Emerging Professional

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Maryland Association of Black Journalists

Secretary: 2016-2017

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

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