Resume
Seasoned multimedia journalist and storyteller with nearly a decade of experience across television, digital, and social media platforms. Skilled at translating complex political, legal and community issues into clear, accessible stories for a diversity of audiences. Passionate about life in Austin and helping my neighbors navigate its challenges through information, connection and community.
Experience
CBS Austin
Austin, TX
July 2023-August 2025
Multimedia Journalist
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Produced timely and engaging content across broadcast, digital and social media platforms for a diversity of audiences in the Greater Austin area every single day.
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Reported on state and local politics, government, healthcare, consumer news and community issues with a focus on ensuring clarity and accessibility.
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Researched and collaborated with government officials, agencies, businesses and community stakeholders to gather information and deliver accurate reports.
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Managed demanding deadlines which included live broadcasts, media inquiries, video production and breaking news.
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Created and maintained a strong digital presence through daily social media updates, live streams and web publishing. Content saw thousands of views, with one YouTube video in particular reaching more than 85,000 people.
Spectrum News Rochester
Rochester, NY
May 2018-May 2023
Multimedia Journalist
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Enterprised, wrote, shot and edited both short-form and long-form reports on politics, courts and community issues.
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Delivered clear and accurate coverage of government and legislative matters which impacted local audiences.
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Produced content for broadcast, web and social media platforms daily, increasing audience engagement across multiple channels.
KXII News 12
Ardmore, OK
June 2016-May 2018
Multimedia Journalist
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Reported across seven counties in southern Oklahoma on complex topics which included crime, politics, and the courts.
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Published stories online and managed social media platforms to help extend audience reach.
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Helped manage the station website and monitored digital content performance.
Skills and Strengths
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Exceptional verbal communication skills with an innate ability to quickly build rapport with diverse audiences, including internal and external stakeholders/partners
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Excellent writer capable of adopting or adapting to new brand voices with ease
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Skilled at time management and working under tight deadlines
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Adept at using social media to share a variety of content from video clips and photo galleries to live threads and broadcasts
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Strong team player, skilled at collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects at once
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Expert at writing, copyediting and digital content production (AP Style)
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Skilled at translating complex policy, healthcare, and government issues into clear, engaging stories for the public
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Excellent at SEO and data collection, analyzing metrics to evaluate content effectiveness
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Knowledge of government structure and the legislative process, current events and social media trends
Tool Proficiencies
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Proficient with Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat), Final Cut, Sony Vegas, Dalet, AVID, Canva and CapCut
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Adept at using iPhone, Sony and GoPro to film content
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Experienced with Facebook, X, Instagram and dashboards like X Pro and Tweet Binder
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Knowledgeable of WordPress, Wix and Storyline
Awards, Activities and Honors
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Greater Austin Book Festival, Author (May 2025)
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GoldenEye Award Recipient, Journalism (February 2025)
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Author of Welcome to Wis’ Apothecary, young adult fantasy series (2021-Present)
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Isshinryu Karate Kai, 3rd degree Black Belt (February 2010-Present)
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (Broadcast Journalism)
Spring 2016
Mayborn School of Journalism, University of North Texas
Minors: Political Science, Communications.
