EXPERIENCE

WAVE News Producer‍ ‍‍ ‍ June 2025 - Present

  • Writes, edits, and produces scripts for live and recorded broadcasts while managing breaking news coverage under tight deadlines.

  • Coordinates with reporters, producers, and newsroom leadership to ensure accurate and timely story development and on-air delivery.

  • Resolves production challenges in real time, making effective decisions to maintain seamless live show operations.

  • Collaborates with reporters, editors, TMP’s, photographers and anchors to edit news packages, soundbites, and B-roll, and develops graphics that enhanced audience understanding of complex topics.

  • Schedules and coordinates interviews, working closely with anchors to create engaging and informative segments.

  • Researches, develops, and contextualizes stories, translating complex issues into clear, compelling content for viewers.

KOMU 8 News Executive Producer‍ ‍‍ ‍January 2025 - May 2025

  • Read, edited, and polished news scripts for clarity, accuracy, and style, ensuring they aligned with broadcast standards and deadlines, making last-minute adjustments as breaking news developed.

  • Collaborated with reporters, anchors, and producers to ensure scripts and video were in the show prior to live broadcast.

  • Quickly addressed production challenges during live shows, ensuring smooth transitions and uninterrupted coverage.

KOMU 8 News Producer‍ ‍‍ ‍May 2024 - May 2025

  • Wrote and edited multiple scripts, managed breaking news stories under tight deadlines, and coordinated with managers and reporters to ensure timely story submission before show.

  • Problem-solved production issues, making quick, effective decisions to keep projects on track during live shows.

  • Collaborated with reporters and anchors to edit packages, soundbites, b-roll, and create graphics for on-screen viewing.

KOMU 8 News Reporter May 2023 - March 2024

  • Pitched story ideas relevant to the area and collaborated with managers and producers throughout the shift.

  • Wrote scripts for a live show, shot and edited footage under time crunch, and reported live from the studio or remote location.

  • Communicated with everyone in the newsroom consistently and managed time efficiently while working alone. 

Missouri Business Alert Reporter, videographer, photographer May 2023- November 2023

  • Pitched story ideas weekly pertaining to my beat and communicated  with editors and other reporters.

  • Worked on visuals, collaborated with other reporters and shot and edited footage and photos.

  • Wrote and edited short and long form stories on statewide business issues, and picked up briefs on governmental releases.