EXPERIENCE

 

UT: 10 News, Producer/ Anchor/ Reporter                                                                                                           August ’10 – Present
Toledo, Ohio
• Pitch, research, script writing, and reporting of original story ideas.

• Organize and conduct interview sources for weekly newscasts.

• Shooting video, editing, sound and graphic creation for reporter packages on Final Cut Pro.

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ESPNU Campus Connection Reporter                                                                                                                  August '12 - Present
• Edit and write sport packages that air on ESPNU and ESPN3.
• Shoot video footage of sporting events including football, basketball, volleyball, and swimming.

• Supplied weekly photos of fans with Dari Nowkhah on ESPNU social media sites.
  

​Buckeye Cable Sports Net, Production Assistant / Reporter                                                                       August ’09 – Present
Toledo, Ohio
• Shoot, edit and write sport packages. 
• Live color and sideline reporting during soccer, baseball, basketball and track events.
• Assisting with production setup, wrapping cables, build scaffolding, and gripping.

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Double R Productions, Production Assistant                                                                                                    January ’11 –May ‘11

Washington, DC
• Assisted on video production shoots with filming, makeup, and coordination.
• Edited video packages using Avid Media Player and Avid Adrenaline.
• Assisted with drafting shoot sheets for productions, creating DVD labels

on Adobe Illustrator, creating and making copies of DVDs and CDs for

clients, stringing out footage for video packages, transcribing interviews, gathering media releases.
• Contributed to a weekly Double R Productions blog.

 

WTVG-13abc, Broadcast Technician                                                                                                                    August ’10 – December ‘10
Toledo, Ohio 
• Floor directed and controlled teleprompter speed for anchors during live newscasts.
• Operated studio cameras during live newscasts.
• Assembled and logged network promotions into video server.

 

WTVG-13abc, News Department Intern                                                                                                              April ’10 – August ‘10
Toledo, Ohio
• Assisted producers with researching, script writing and editing under tight deadlines.
• Assisted field reporters with interview sources and setting up camera equipment.
• Conducted in online research and assisted producers for newscasts.
• Organized incoming press releases.

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SPECIAL SKILLS

 

Experienced with live shots and field reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Express. Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Skilled video editing with Final Cut Pro and AVID. Understanding of Easy News Edit and ENPS. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong researching skills. Proficient with studio and field video cameras. Strong interviewing skills. Broadcast writing and production. Management of schedules, files, and telephones. Ability to maintain a balance between education, work, and social relations.