On-Air Radio News Correspondent and Associate Producer
Feature Story News – Washington, DC
Responsibilities:
Writing and performing daily radio newscasts under deadline to air on numerous national and international radio stations
Creating three to five-minute radio packages that focus on political events.
Producing all radio content using CoolEdit and Adobe Audition software
Developing sources, sustaining contacts, and pursuing leads that result in original stories
Possessing intense familiarity with newsmakers and current events in order to respond to breaking news situations as required
Conducting in-depth live and prerecorded interviews. Recent interviewees include Senator Richard Lugar and Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell.
Ensuring all content meets FSN standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
2004-Present
PhD in Cultural Studies Student
George Mason University - Fairfax, VA
2006
Certificate in Television Announcing
Columbia School of Broadcasting – Fairfax, VA
2005
Certificate in Radio Announcing
Columbia School of Broadcasting – Fairfax, VA
2002-2004
Master of Arts in English
George Mason University
1998-2002
Bachelor of Arts in English: Professional Writing
Kutztown University - Kutztown, PA