Resume

  • Multi-Skilled Journalist

    KTHV11 | Little Rock, AR | July 2024-Present

    • Write, shoot and edit news stories for TV, mobile, and social media platforms.

    • Produce engaging, authentic content using the latest tools and techniques.

    •Research, interview and develop sources to create unique, captivating stories.

    • Operate newsgathering vehicles and manage daily posts across digital platforms.

    • Enhance stories with creative production methods and deliver live reports using current technology.

  • NCAA Digital Editorial Intern

    Warner Bros. Discovery Sports | Atlanta, Ga. | July 2023-Present

    • Generate original collegiate sports content, stories, weekly polls

    • Utilize SEO and CMS elements to lure readers with effective headlines and teases for all delivery–desktop, mobile, newsletters or partners.

    • Write quick daily news items across a variety of subjects related to collegiate sports

    • Understand NCAA elements to tell influential and heartfelt stories

    • Assist in coverage of NCAA Championships for website and digital content

  • Motor Racing Network NASCAR

    NASCAR | Concord, NC | May 2023-July 2023

    Develop concepts and ideas for feature pieces utilized within radio and podcast content.

    Understand and learn radio operations, technical and production aspects of events and shows.

    Use skill, talent and knowledge of best practices to acquire and edit materials and shows for broadcast and highlight reels in a fast paced, quick turnaround environment.

    Work with WideOrbit (Ad Management System) and Yamaha QL5 64-channel Digital Mixing Console to cue commercials and ad content.

    Work closely with the leadership to create social media captions for distribution to affiliate stations.

  • Seminole Productions

    ACCNX | Tallahassee, FL | Jan. 2023-May 2023

    Color analyst for April 5 Florida State Men's Singles Tennis Match vs University of Miami on ACCNX/ESPN

    Cued graphics, shaded video, and worked cameras during broadcasted FSU games

  • Sports Director

    WANM- FM 90.5 | Tallahassee, FL | Nov. 2022-May 2023

    Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in broadcasting sports news or sports events over radio and social networks through 90.5

    Assigns staff personnel to operate and direct broadcasting activities and tasks

  • Sports Reporter

    FAMU TV20 | Tallahassee, FL | Aug. 2020-May 2023

    Conduct research, create content, and present sports news coverage to 80,000+ homes weekly

  • SEC Digital Intern (Remote)

    ESPN | Charlotte, NC | Sep. 2022 -Oct. 2022

    Edited and published SEC Network content on digital platforms

    Clipped videos using CMS, ENPS and ESPN tools

  • Digital Content Producer Intern/Emma Bowen Fellow

    FOX 5 Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Summers 2021 and 2022

    Write, edited and published articles daily for FOX 5 Atlanta digital platforms
    Clipped videos using CMS and iNews; used SEO to increase viewer engagement

  • Production Assistant Intern

    Black College Live | Tallahassee, FL | Aug. 2021-Jan. 2022

    Helped to strategize and produce a pre-game tailgate show highlighting the HBCU experience for an ESPN catered show

    Collected photographic content and assisted in run-down coverage

  • Production Intern

    Turner Sports | Atlanta, GA | June- Aug. 2021

    Learned the skillset of producing studio shows with NBA TV and MLB; Logged archival footage

    Worked on video production showcasing the diversification of MLB

  • Sports Beat Writer

    Orlando Sentinel | Orlando, FL | Oct. 2020 – Jan. 2021

    Conducted interviews and wrote weekly articles covering the Florida State Seminoles

  • CNN Newsource Intern

    CNN | Atlanta, Ga. | May 2019-August 2019

    • Understand the elements of budgeting to allocate news affiliate stations around the country.

    • Assist in the creationg of marketing ads for clientele purposed within Newsource.

    • Shadow executives to understand how to grow net new revenue, and keeping clientele happy while using the service regularly.

    • Understand the elements of client relationships and renewal of client agreements.