REELS
HIGHLIGHT REEL
This reel features a selection of weekend A-blocks showcasing breaking news, severe weather coverage, special events, and creative show opens. As the sole producer of the weekend morning show, I am responsible for all editorial and production decisions without the support of an executive producer.
Weekend newscasts often require balancing multiple high-priority stories, including deadly incidents, breaking developments, and significant weather events. My goal is to deliver the most critical information quickly and clearly while maintaining a compelling broadcast.
When strong visuals and sound are available, I look for opportunities to create distinctive show opens that demonstrate both editorial judgment and production creativity. For example, during Thunder-related coverage, I incorporated content gathered throughout the week, recording hits in advance to use, and moving one of our anchors to the field to provide viewers with a firsthand look at conditions. Because severe weather was also affecting the area, I designed the open to highlight both stories, ensuring viewers immediately understood the scope of our coverage.
The reel also includes examples of breaking news coverage. In many cases, my sunrise broadcast is the first newscast following a police briefing or official statement. I independently select and edit soundbites, write the stories, and build the coverage from the ground up. When time allows, I expand beyond the immediate facts to provide context, relevant statistics, and additional information that helps viewers better understand the issues affecting their community.
KENTUCKY OAKS & DERBY
I am proud to work in a city that celebrates traditions as iconic as the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Covering these events was one of the most demanding and rewarding experiences of my career, significantly expanding my skills as a producer.
The week required constant adaptability, from managing unplanned live interviews to coordinating reporters, photographers, and on-air talent across multiple locations. Despite the fast-paced environment, our goal remained the same: delivering engaging, informative coverage for viewers.
As the sole producer in the control room for all Sunrise broadcasts on both Oaks and Derby days, I oversaw editorial and production decisions while communicating remotely with field producers, anchors, photographers, executive producers, and technical staff. This reel showcases the collaboration, planning, and execution that went into our coverage and highlights the work our team spent months preparing for one of the region’s most significant events.
WEEKEND FUN
After producing weekend morning shows for more than a year, I’ve learned how to balance serious news with lighter, engaging content. I enjoy working with our anchors to turn simple stories into memorable moments that connect with viewers, often tailoring segments to their personalities and interests.
I also like highlighting our team’s work in the community whenever possible. By coordinating with the entire WAVE team, I can showcase their contributions while helping viewers feel more connected to the people behind our newscasts.
A RECENT SHOW
Not every day brings breaking news, but viewers still tune in each morning to prepare for the day ahead. Whether it's a major news day or a quieter one, I focus on delivering a strong, informative show. These are recent A-blocks from both a weekday and weekend morning newscast that reflect that approach.