Experience
WINK News
Fort Myers, FL
Election Producer
June 2010 - November 2010
- Plan election coverage with minimal assistance and supervision
- Coordinate planning and resource sharing with radio news partners
- Compile comprehensive election guide for producers, reporters and anchors
- Ensure all news and production elements are ready for election night coverage
News Producer
September 2006 – Present
- Responsible for writing morning, midday and early evening newscasts
- Communicate with reporters about stories and production elements
- Communicate logistical concerns with production crew
- Coordinate live shots, timing and breaking news in control room
- Assist in posting breaking news online
July 2006 – September 2006
- Edit video, take feeds and organize tapes for newscasts
- Alert producers and managers to potential problems
- Writing and assignment desk responsibilities
WJLA-TV/NewsChannel 8
Arlington, VA
Assignment Desk Intern
January 2006 – May 2006
- Assist reporters, producers with story information and research
- Assist with assignment desk operations
January 2006 – May 2006
- Represent station and assist at promotional events
NBC25 WHAG-TV
Hagerstown, MD
Producer Trainee
July 2005 – August 2005
Production Assistant
May 2004 – August 2004
News Intern
June 2003 – August 2003
- Newsroom and production responsibilities as assigned
Key 103.1 WAFY-FM
Frederick, MD
Part Time Air Talent
December 2000 – January 2005
- Provide listeners with relevant information
- Commercial production using Adobe Audition
- Assist at station events and promotions
Skills
- AP ENPS
- Grass Valley Edius Video Editing Software
- Bitcentral Precis Video Playback Software
- Pathfire Digital Media Gateway
- CBS Newspath Now Server
Education
American University
Washington, DC
August 2002 – May 2006
- BA, Broadcast Journalism
References
- Please contact Rob by email for list