Experience
Jan. 2024 - current
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Production Assistant and Teleprompter - ABC News Live
Coordinate with directors and producers to ensure correct transmissions are input into show's rundown. During teleprompting, communicate with control room to execute smooth transitions between breaking news, pre-tapes, interviews, and live anchoring. |
July 2023 - current
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Social Media & Virtual Production Assistant, "Brainstorm: the Film"
Maintain social media presence and build newsletter for for independent documentary about Bipolar II. Chose interview quotes for social media videos. Identify and communicate with potential funders. |
2023
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Freelance Journalist
Brookline, MA Article for Brookline.News, hyperlocal media. Additionally, assist with social media posts for the organization. Climate board eyes major changes to reach 2040 zero emissions goal. |
March - July 2023
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Production Assistant and Assistant Video Editor
Grad students' short documentary, Code Blue, published on Planet Forward. |
2022-2023
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Storytelling Correspondent - Planet Forward
Washington, DC Created media for publication about compelling characters overcoming obstacles in the fight against climate change. Environmental science journalism: articles, essays, blog posts, documentary-style video, podcasts. Publications include: Video on regenerative agriculture soil practices at the Ted Turner Institute of EcoAgriculture, a profile article titled How Farmers and Pollution Regulators Work Together. Storyfest Storytelling Competition 2022 Finalist for best use of science and data: Breakthrough research steps towards converting carbon dioxide pollution into fuel, article on progress in photovoltaics relating to solar panels. Storyfest Storytelling Competition 2023 Finalist for most compelling character: Get inspired with Candace Clarke, a podcast episode discussing climate-sustainable housing, agriculture as community practice, the importance of Black voices in the climate space. |
May - Aug. 2022
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Digital Communications Intern - Climate Reality Project
Washington, DC Spearheaded profile series on three young climate activists from California. Researched, interviewed, and wrote articles aligning with the CRP's mission. Read here, here and here. Worked with engagement and communications teams to create media that inspires climate action. Helped draft website copy, wrote and conducted interviews for blog posts, built well-researched email and SMS campaigns, managed incoming emails. |
Since April 2021
Nov. 2020 - April 2021
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Programming Director - WRGW District Radio, George Washington University
Washington, DC Scheduled all programming, created contact database, conducted interviews, wrote and distributed weekly newsletter, edited news blurbs for tone and impact, managed email Listserv, collaborated with creative departments, trained and supervised assistant. Served as communications center for radio station involving 500 students. Assistant Programming Director - WRGW District Radio, George Washington University |
March - Aug. 2020
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Orientation Leader - GW Student Life, George Washington University
Washington, DC Selected and trained to lead Orientation for freshmen students. Led virtual group meetings, collaborated with leadership team to provide programming, served as a resource representing the university. |
May - Aug. 2020
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Outreach and Charitable Works Intern - The Makery
Brookline, MA Organized assembling of personal protective equipment in response to emergency needs in early pandemic: recruited and manage volunteers, identified organizations needing PPE, arranged distribution. Liaised with other local maker spaces. |
Since 2014
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Additional Employment
Host at Cove Workspace in Washington, DC Jan 2022 - June 2023. Food service employee in Washington, DC and Boston. Preschool teaching assistant for five years in Boston. Assistant art teacher for three yearly projects in Boston. Private tutor for third and eighth graders in Boston. Babysitter and nanny for 10 years. |
Education
Class of 2023
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George Washington University
B.A. Journalism and Mass Communications at the School of Media and Public Affairs Summa cum Laude Relevant courses include: Advanced News Writing and Reporting, Science Communication, Sustainability Reporting, Video Production, Web Production, Research Methods for Journalists, Investigative Journalism, Media Law, Public Opinion, Global Journalism, Journalism Ethics, Environmental Filmmaking, Online Journalism Writing. Activities: WRGW District Radio, Danceworks Performance each semester |
Class of 2019
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Brookline High School
Brookline, MA |
Professional Skillset
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Illustrator
- Canva
- Panasonic CX-350 Video Camera
- Digital SLR Camera
- AP style writing
- Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Forms, Slides)
- Microsoft Suite (Excel, Docs, Powerpoint)
- Mass email comms: Listserv, Hermes, Mailchimp
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Spanish
- Beginner HMTL
- Beginner Adobe After Affects