JOURNALISM
BROADCAST NEWS
As an Executive News Producer, I led a team through daily meetings to develop compelling news stories. From overseeing broadcast logistics to leveraging a network of contacts, I ensured our news station delivered exclusive and critical content to our viewers. Take a look for yourself!
BREAKING NEWS
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Led breaking news coverage when a man drove his truck into a group of cyclists in Kalamazoo, MI on July 7, 2016
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Learned of the crash while producing another news cast
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Diverted reporters from original assignments to send one to the crash scene and another to the local police station
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Collaborated with other producers to develop a coverage strategy for the next 24 hours
Scroll through the series of broadcasts to see how I juggled multiple tasks at a time and met our station's brand objectives.
8PM BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE JULY 7, 2016
11 PM
5 HOURS AFTER CRASH
24 HOURS AFTER CRASH
11 PM
11PM BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE JULY 7, 2016
11PM BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE JULY 8, 2016
CONTINUING COVERAGE
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Produced a live show a few hours after the crash
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Made contact with witnesses for interviews
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Assigned a reporter to attend an urgent police conference and reported new information
5PM ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY JUNE 7,2017
CONTINUING COVERAGE
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Assigned a reporter to cover the one-year anniversary bike ride event
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Used footage from the event and interviews with cyclists to communicate the story to viewers
CONTINUING COVERAGE
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Produced a show with a field anchor in Kalamazoo
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Assigned a reporter to provide live coverage of a cycling race to honor the victims
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Assigned a reporter to seek details on the suspect
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Utilized resources to capture live footage from the growing memorial scene
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Confirmed and reported names of the victims
DAYBREAK TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY JUNE 7, 2018
CONTINUING COVERAGE
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Talked with organizers after a permanent memorial to honor the victims was announced
INFORMING THE PUBLIC
JULY 17 2014 POLICE CHASING MURDER SUSPECT
NOV 8 2016 ELECTION COVERAGE
MULTI-LIVE SHOT ELECTION COVERAGE
MURDER SUSPECT CHASE
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Interrupted scheduled programming and alerted the public to a dangerous police chase involving an alleged Craigslist murder suspect
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Provided updates to followers through social media posts
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Managed 2016 election coverage in the producer booth
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Delivered results to viewers in real-time as results rolled in
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Coordinated live shots with 5+ reporters scattered across the state of Michigan
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Monitored tight races and continued on-air coverage through the night
CREATIVITY & INNOVATION
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Demonstrated a creative storytelling approach by using a large wall as an aid for in-studio interviews
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Created content, managed scripts and coordinated live shots daily during a 2.5 hour broadcast
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Explained the functions of a new app by providing a visual demonstration for viewers
DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION
PRODUCED A FIELD-ANCHORED SPECIAL
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Managed the content of a live field-anchored special promoting the North American International Auto Show
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Developed story content related to the auto industry
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Used interviews and statistics to explain how West Michigan drivers are impacted by changes in the auto industry
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Coordinated multiple live interviews and adjusted show content to fit time constraints
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Helped reformat organic stories to share across digital channels
NEW SHOW LAUNCH
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Produced West Michigan's only 7PM newscast when it launched in 2016
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Developed a new content strategy and show format to target a new audience
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Wrote stories, researched trending topics for interviews and guided show content as the sole producer