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BLOOMBERG TELEVISION AFFILIATES                                                                                                      New York, NY

Writer/Producer                                                                                                                                July 2012 – Jan. 2013

·          Responsible for writing clear, comprehensive consumer news updates for eight local stations in major media markets.

·          Covered more than a dozen local and national business news stories each day for popular TV morning news programs

·          Coordinated broadcast production, communicating with studios and producers prior to and during live broadcast.

·          Worked directly with team of writers, editors and news anchors to select pressing and relevant news stories, developing audio and visual elements to compliment new coverage.

 

CBS RADIO NEWS                                                                                                                                                    New York, NY

Writer/Editor                                                                                                                                       June 2010 – July 2012

·          Collaborated with senior managers, news anchors, and team of 10 reporters to develop national news broadcasts.

·          Contributed to the coverage of major national and global news stories, including the Gulf oil spill, the Penn State scandal,  the Guatemalan mine rescue, the death of Qaddafi and the Syrian civil war.

·          Developed digital media content for CBS Radio News which was downloaded and listened to by to thousands of consumers each day via iPhone, iPad and Android apps, Podcasts and CBS Radio News Facebook page.

·          Conducted interviews with legal and medical experts, senior politicians and economists regarding pressing issues.

 

ABC NEWS RADIO                                                                                                                                             New York, NY

Senior Editor                                                                                                                                         Jan. 2005 – Oct. 2009

·          Led staff throughout coverage of major events including Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 financial crisis.   

·          Provided leadership to news team of the nation’s largest commercial radio news network with over 2,300 affiliates.

·          Conducted interviews with prominent figures, including military experts, witnesses and media correspondents.

·          Oversaw ABC News Radio operations, including hourly newscasts, special reports and coverage of breaking events.

·          Communicated with senior management to ensure broadcast content aligned with strategic and editorial objectives.

News Writer                                                                                                                                          Oct. 2000 – Jan. 2005

·          Created a high volume of media content including special reports and top-of the hour newscasts.

·          Provided coverage of major news events including 9/11, the 2003 East Coast Blackout and the 2004 Tsunami.

·          Promoted to Senior Editor in recognition of outstanding editorial performance and strong leadership abilities.

EDUCATION

 

CUNY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM/WGA                                                                            New York, NY

Completed Intensive Digital Media Workshop for Professional Journalists 

Taught by Jeremy Caplan, Director of the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism                                                                                              

 

EMERSON COLLEGE                                                                                                                                             Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science Degree  - Communications   

Graduated cum laude

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