Journalism Experience
VICE News Brooklyn, New York
Producer, VICE News Tonight on HBO | June 2016 to present
- Pitch, write and produce breaking news video packages for daily 30-minute news program
- Field produce, direct, and edit long-form news packages, 2-5 minutes in length
- Develop coverage plans and field produce for major news events, including presidential debates, election coverage, inauguration
- Bylines on VICENews.com
NBC News New York, New York
Off-Air Reporter, Worldwide Newsgathering (Assignment Desk) | June 2015 to June 2016
- Report on breaking news, communicate latest facts and facilitate flow of editorial and video content among all NBC News Group platforms including broadcast and digital
- Participated in network-wide news coverage for variety of major breaking stories, including the Paris terrorist attacks, San Bernardino shooting, Brussels Airport bombing
- Authenticate User Generated Content for breaking news stories across Dataminr, Twitter, Periscope, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp
- Developed business plan for news platform designed to provide original reporting for Over the Top Technologies, aimed at engaging younger audiences, across all NBC Newsgroup platforms
- Bylines on NBCNews.com
Associate Producer, Worldwide Newsgathering | March 2014 to June 2015
- Managed daily editorial digest for network coverage
- Managed live cross-talks for national correspondents in the control room
- Assisted in production of multi-platform, network-wide coverage, including Malaysia Air Flight 370, Oklahoma tornadoes
Assistant Producer, Ann Curry Unit | November 2012 to February 2014
- Produced and assisted with production of news segments for all NBC News platforms
- Assisted in drafting scripts and editing final segments in addition to editing web cuts of packages
- Assisted in production of multi-platform, network-wide and live breaking news stories, including the Boston Marathon Bombing, Sandy Hook Elementary School
Political Experience
Obama for America Manchester, New Hampshire | Deputy Director of Operations September 2012 to November 2012
- Managed border state logistics and support for battleground state plan
- Designed, implemented and managed Get-Out-The-Vote operational plan
The Democratic National Convention Committee Charlotte, North Carolina | Operations Manager June 2011 to September 2012
- Designed and managed credentials distribution operations
- Project Manager for the Office of the Chief of Staff
The White House, Office of the Vice President Washington, D.C. | Intern January 2011 to June 2011
- Managed Vice President’s weekly and monthly conference calls with Governors, state and local officials
- Served on the Vice President’s Advance Team for local engagements
- Co-Chaired Domestic Policy Professional Development Group
Journalistic Awards
2015 Emmy Award | Outstanding Live Coverage of a Current News Story
NBC News | Malaysia Flight 17 | Reporter
2014 Peabody Award | Continuing Coverage
NBC News/MSNBC | ISIS | Producer
2013 Emmy Award | Outstanding Coverage Of A Breaking News Story In A Regularly Scheduled Newscast
NBC News, Nightly News With Brian Williams | Devastation in Oklahoma | Associate Producer
2013 Emmy Award | Outstanding Live Coverage Of A Current News Story – Long Form
NBC News, NBC News Specials, Boston Marathon Bombing | Associate Producer
Skills
Videography: DSLR, FS7 and XF205 | Social Media Newsgathering and User Generated Content Authentication | Basic editing: Avid, Premier and Interplay
Education
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Master of Science, Journalism | Degree Expected Spring 2017 | Focus on investigative reporting, trauma reporting, and social media newsgathering
Boston University Bachelor of Science, Political Science | May 2010