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Breaking News Reporter, Aug. 2019 - present

Write spot news stories on topics ranging from the White House and Congress to national politics
Identify and flag trending stories and potential newsmaking comments — from interviews, tweets and press releases — for potential stories
Cover and file stories and photographs for developing news events — George Floyd protests, death of RBG & 2020 election — from on the ground
Wrote newsletters that analyzed and explained results of 2020 primary elections

Edit and fact-check consumer and POLITICO Pro stories for clarity, AP style, punctuation and grammar
Post new content to POLITICO’s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook social media accounts using engaging sharelines
Produce political stories using array of elements to create rich viewing experiences for readers
Communicate and work across multiple teams to develop coverage plans for major stories and breaking news events

Managed and strategically placed video content on CNN’s homepage, mobile app, digital stories and video playlists to engage viewers and ensure the newest, best content was instantly available
Continuously wrote and A/B tested SEO-friendly headlines for videos to determine types of content that resonated with audiences
Regularly worked with showteams and senior producers to form strategic plans for major special events (James Comey testimony, Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, etc.)
Collaborated with homepage and mobile editors to find best combination of video and text articles to tell multimedia stories
Copy edit videos for accurate grammar, spelling, and editorial standards
Monitor CNN programming to identify key, shareable moments that perform well with audiences
Pitch, edit, and package original videos with politics focus
Helped ensure CNN.com video is in sync with the editorial and content direction of CNN and network wide initiatives

Worked with D.C. and Atlanta news desks to help with coverage of political stories for 2018 midterm elections and special events
Wrote material for and collaborated with writers, editors and tech. teams on stories, including a 2019 Civil Rights Road Trip interactive
Alerted relevant parties of new developments to ensure they were a part of current or future coverage

Worked 650+ hours in control rooms, with show producers, to push live TV to all platforms via CNNgo
Worked with writers and on-air reporters to produce videos for their stories
Managed CNN live streams and identified new streams to optimize viewer and content experiences
Ensured all CNN.com stories have appropriate video, playlists, and/or galleries to enhance reader experience

Helped write segments and teases for Wolf Blitzer’s 1 p.m. show, “Wolf,” using iNews
Searched for, edited, and added video to show rundown using MediaSource/MIRA & Adobe Premiere Pro
Conducted extensive research on stories and pitched unique angles to show’s producers
Consistently mined social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Periscope, etc.) for posts related to breaking news and upcoming coverage
Shadowed CNN Digital web producers and writers to hone digital news writing skills and learn optimum SEO practices and CMS and analytics software (Chartbeat & Google Analytics)

Wrote print and digital political stories and briefs on the 2016 primaries and state politics for the N&O’s “Under the Dome” service
Shot and edited, using Canon DSLRs and Final Cut Pro editing software, six videos that aided in coverage of state politics
Assisted editors and reporters in researching and editing stories and interviewing sources

Wrote and produced 15 original, in-depth multimedia (print & video) stories focused on state & regional issues for the UNC School of Media & Journalism's invitation-only class for distinguished students
Worked and communicated with state media outlets to craft stories pertinent to their audiences
Successfully marketed these stories to WRAL-TV, the News & Observer, & the Charlotte Observer

Covered President Obama at 20 White House press events; the 2012 DNC Convention; Superstorm Sandy damage on Long Island, NY; New Years Eve in Times Square; and political protests in the southeastern U.S.

Wrote 15 articles on new legislation and governmental affairs as a reporter on the General Assembly beat
Provided visual storytelling skills for over 40 stories documenting campus, community, sports & political news

Assisted in developing and producing political commercials for seven N.C. House, N.C. Gubernatorial, U.S. House, and U.S. Senate candidates
Oversaw social media operations for three candidates and helped produce online video and photo content for their campaigns
Engaged in election strategy with candidates directly to effectively target youth vote

Assisted in the organization and implementation of 5 rallies, 7 GOTV drives, and 10 phone-banking events
Photographed over 15 North Carolina primary events and rallies featuring campaign surrogates and the Clinton family (Hillary, Bill, and Chelsea)
Wrote 18 blog posts for HillaryClinton.com to document campaign events and volunteer efforts

Proficient in iNews, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, etc.) and Final Cut Pro video editing software
Master proficiency with Canon DSLR cameras and lenses
Working knowledge of AVID, ENPS, Audacity, Chartbeat, WordPress, and FTP clients

Collaborative team member
Bringing different, unique teams together to work jointly on new initiatives and streamline workflows
Training and continuously helping new hires and junior team members
Regularly innovating to ensure newsroom is at the forefront of emerging technologies

Stembler Scholar at School of Media & Journalism

B.A. Broadcast Journalism, Graduated: May 2016