Multimedia Writer, Journalist, Social Media Marketing Specialist

Multimedia Communications Specialist with * years expertise in news/editorial journalism, marketing research, live production, and thorough coverage in lifestyle, politics, culture, and entertainment.

Adept at AP-style writing and editing in daily fast-paced settings, conducting high-profile interviews and professional event coverage for TV and social media, and managing press relations.

Astute knowledge of current business, politics, culture, and digital tech news and trends.

Creative and precise eye for cinematography and shot composition with expertise in technical field/studio equipment, post-editing software, SEO data analytics, and breaking news scenarios.

Self-starting with strong team leadership and concurrent project management skills.

EXPERIENCE

3/22-3/23 San Francisco Magazine (Modern Luxury) Lead Journalist San Francisco, CA

Published 500+ articles- 3-4 daily long-form research and timely listicles on local/nationwide trends and news in politics, art, food, economics, entertainment, business, and real estate.

Conducted product, restaurant, and event reviews, and remote/in-person interviews with prominent figures at junkets, red carpets, and premieres through liaising closely with publicists, business owners, real estate agents, etc.

Led analytic metric reports, CMS coding/SEO trainings, Instagram and Tik Tok accounts. Consistently drove record viewership, earned top-performing pieces, and features on local and larger platforms like Apple News.

11/20-2/21 KRON-4 TV Live News Broadcast Director San Francisco, CA

Directed multiple morning newscasts, coordinating with anchors, producers, and live shots- notably for the Impeachment trial, capitol insurrection, and 2021 Presidential Inauguration.

Edited graphics, rundown, news copy, operated Ross Overdrive, switcher, audio, cameras, lighting, prompter, LiveU & TVU transmission feeds.

4/20-10/20 ZTractor Marketing Writer/PR Communications Consultant Palo Alto, CA

Establish company voice by publishing PR campaigns, social media and personal blog posts, op eds, research papers, and newsletters through deep metric and social media analysis.

Directed marketing strategy meetings, managed relationships and online presence.

6/19-8/19 C-SPAN Capitol Hill Field Operations Technician Washington D.C.

Set-up and operated camera, audio, and lighting for Congress Judiciary policy hearings, political events, press junkets, and Think Tank conferences.

Notable assignments: 2020 presidential race forums and Mueller Report hearings.

EDUCATION 2018-2019 University of San Francisco: M.A. Professional Communication,

Health & Tech Concentrations. 4.0 GPA.

2015-2018 Purdue University: B.A. Mass Communication.

Minors: Anthropology, Film, American History. 3.6 GPA.

COLLEGE LEADERSHIP & HONORS

Purdue University Live News Director, Producer, Reporter.

Campus Magazine Editor, Photographer, Writer.

2019 USFCA Best Research Abstract

2018 Purdue English Literary Award: Anthropology Award for Best Ethnography

2017 Helen Bass Williams Award for Best Critical Essay on Black Literature

2017 Photography: SF Gate’s Best Bay Area Photos of 2017

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