Anika Hope

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EXPERIENCE

Investigative & General Assignment Reporter Oct 2021 - Present

WESH 2 NEWS NBC Orlando, Florida

●Crafts well-written, informative, and concise content for online and broadcast publication

●Writes, edits, and proofreads content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial guidelines on tight deadline

●Conducts extensive research, investigate leads, and gather information on a broad range of topics, including politics, crime, human interest, consumer advice, and community events

●Schedules and interviews a diversity of individuals, including public figures, experts, witnesses, and community members, to gather information and present stories accurately

●Asks insightful questions, actively listens, and analyzes responses to quickly develop real-time, engaging, and informative coverage, focusing on the target audience

●Maintains relationships with sources and cultivates new contacts, ensuring access to reliable information and breaking news tips.

●Collaborates with the editorial team to identify emerging stories, monitors social media trends and developments to identify opportunities for timely and relevant content creation

●Cultivates a strong personal brand on social, attracting a dedicated following and building relationships to drive engagement

Voice Over Talent Jan 2019 - Present

Netflix HBO Max Discovery + remote

●Utilizes audio recording equipment and software, ensuring high-quality recordings

●Provides voice-over with appropriate pacing, intonation, and emphasis to convey the desired emotions and impact, adapting vocal delivery styles to match tone

Projects:

Docuseries released on cable, Apple TV, Hulu, Prime Video: The Crimes That Changed Us HBO Max documentary Beanie Mania Netflix documentary Capturing the Killer Nurse

Multimedia Journalist Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

WINK NEWS (CBS) Fort Myers, Florida

●Pitched, researched, reported, and wrote articles, videos, and social media posts

●Delivered live coverage of events through tv and social media, increasing reach

●Managed social media platforms, sharing breaking news updates and promoting stories

●Executed content creation based on given assignments by coordinating interviews and broll opportunities, filming, creating graphics, and editing multiple videos and articles daily

●Operated multimedia equipment: cameras, lighting, audio booths, and editing software

Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

WVVA News (NBC) Bluefield, West Virginia

●Multitasked to deliver a new article and video daily, adapting to changes in project requirements or breaking news situations

●Operated as a one-person team, handling all aspects of content creation, from conceptualization to execution and distribution

Planning Intern Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

ABC 7 Chicago News Chicago, Illinois

●Prioritized, vetted, and organized potential content opportunities to plan coverage

●Created content and logistical summaries to keep all team members informed and aligned

Dateline NBC & Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly Intern Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

NBC Universal New York City, New York

●Worked on a team to create PowerPoint presentations for NBC executives' morning meetings, quickly informing them of major headlines, industry news, and story ideas ● Assisted production crews on location shoots and performed administrative tasks

Multimedia Investigative Reporter Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

Medill Justice Project Evanston, Illinois

●Investigated a wrongful murder conviction with a team, leading to a woman's exoneration

Global Reporter Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

Medill News Service Israel, Palestine & Qatar, Israel

• Traveled internationally to produce content on social, political issues for an American audience

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Journalism Sep 2014 - Jun 2018

Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism Chicago, IL

SKILLS

social media management, communication, storytelling, research, fact-checking, interviewing, relationship-building, crisis management, analytics and data interpretation, video production, writing, script editing, visual content creation

Platforms, software, and equipment: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Rush, Lightroom,

Media Encoder), Google (Drive, Sheets, Docs), Microsoft (Outlook, Teams), SEO optimization,

Content Management Systems (CMS), Canva, Instagram, IG Reels, Facebook Pages, Twitter, Video editing (Splice, Vixer, Avid, Edius), WeTransfer, Dropbox, Temply

HONORS & AWARDS

Suncoast Regional Emmy Winner 2022

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