Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Multimedia journalist focused on enterprise and government coverage. Skilled in editing, audio and video production, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Associated Press style and Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Wrote, voiced and produced stories for broadcast across Michigan with a focus on local and national politics • Regularly filed spot and feature news stories for National Public Radio programs which reach more than 10 million listeners each week, including All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Here & Now • Wrote daily web stories and incorporates multimedia elements by taking photos, producing video and creating infographics • Served as a backup host for WKAR's afternoon newscast • Co-hosted live fundraising efforts during pledge drives
• Specialized in enterprise coverage for a daily newspaper based in Michigan's capital city • Combed through public records and legal documents to craft clear, engaging stories on topics including local and state politics, municipal finance and the cannabis industry • Produced videos and infographics for web and print • Used Search Engine Optimization and metrics to craft headlines and social media posts for a 24-hour, digital-first audience
• Covered local government, crime, education and community news for a regional daily newspaper that served a tri-county area with a population of 500,000 • Filed up-to-the-minute breaking news updates in addition to five to 10 feature stories each week • Produced longform enterprise coverage on issues including criminal justice and government spending; A local jail closed following my series which revealed how lax oversight contributed to a pattern of inmate suicides
• Led a team of 10 editors and over 40 staff reporters, designers, copy-editors and photographers to produce a weekly college newspaper, available online and in print • Wrote, researched, and edited articles and editorials according to the Associated Press style guide