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Experience
 

  • Manage and coach the editorial team that runs the NewsHour's social media accounts

  • Edit, write and publish content — including graphics, videos and social media copy — that reaches millions of followers on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter

  • Live-tweet NewsHour broadcast with video to create vibrant second-screen experience

  • Report on live events using Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram Stories

  • Communicate with PBS members stations and shows about live NewsHour coverage of special events and shareable social media elements

  • Oversee ongoing growth of NewsHour's accounts: Since May 2016, followers are up more than 950% on Instagram, and page likes are up more than 90% on Facebook (Source: CrowdTangle, 2023)

  • Review and publish episodes of NewsHour's Facebook-first video series "Brief But Spectacular" and Facebook Watch show "That Moment When"

  • Write and publish in-depth stories for the NewsHour website

  • Train staff on how to use and best tell their stories through social media

  • Built and moderated Facebook group for "Now Read This" — NewsHour's book club in collaboration with the New York Times

"PBS NewsHour"

Social Media Producer/Coordinator

April 2020-present

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Social Media Editor/Producer,

August 2018-April 2020

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Social Media Editor, 

May 2016-August 2018

 

"Washington Week with Gwen Ifill"/
WETA-TV (PBS)

Washington Week Fellow,

December 2015-May 2016

 

  • Produced blog posts, graphics and videos for show's website and social media platforms

  • Managed the show’s Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Flipboard accounts

  • Compiled research for Gwen Ifill and producers in preparation for Friday night broadcast

  • Prepared logistical information and research for “Washington Week” road shows in Milwaukee

NBC News/
"Meet the Press"

​Production Associate,

May 2014-December 2015

 

  • Gathered research and worked with the moderator to develop questions for interviews with newsmakers and political rountable panelists

  • Prepared moderator with updated outlines and scripts before and during Sunday morning broadcast

  • Wrote stories for NBCNews.com on news made during the broadcast

  • Created and posted content to “Meet the Press” social media accounts (including Instagram, Snapchat and Flipboard) for subscribers and followers

  • Developed calendar to plan for future guests and segments

  • Communicated with roundtable panelists about topics to be discussed on the show, and provided them with information and research 

  • Produced PRESS Pass, a Web show featuring an extra “Meet the Press” conversation with authors and experts

  • Edited transcripts for accuracy before release

NBC News/
"Meet the Press"

​NBC/John Carroll University Tim Russert Fellow,

August 2013-May 2014

 

  • Fact-checked interview outlines, scripts and graphics

  • Evaluated all videos for glitches and issues before they aired

  • Produced a daily memo of clips, editorials and columns for producers and talent throughout the week

  • Wrote topic banners used during broadcast

  • Compiled research and collaborated with producers to develop interview outlines

  • Contributed questions and guest ideas for #TweetThePress and "10 Questions" Web series 

  • Maintained accurate records of guest appearances

  • Led a staff of 20 — including a managing editor, business manager, faculty adviser, section editors and assistant editors — plus numerous staff writers, to produce award-winning, weekly student newspaper

  • Reviewed, proofread and fact-checked each of our 22 issues

  • Wrote news stories and weekly column, conducted interviews and took photographs

  • Promoted newspaper’s online presence on jcunews.com, Facebook, Twitter and Issuu to build readership

  • Designed front and news pages, developed headlines and subheads

  • Managed finances with faculty adviser to stay within budget

  • Worked 20-30 hours per week to produce newspaper while a full-time student

The Carroll News

​Editor-in-Chief,

April 2012-April 2013

 

Managing Editor,

January-April 2012

 

Campus Editor,

April 2010-December 2011

 

Campus Spotlight Editor, 

December 2009-April 2010

 

Staff Writer,

September-December 2009

Education
 
John Carroll University 

​University Heights, Ohio 

2009-2013

  • Bachelor of Arts 

  • Major/Minor: Communication and Theatre Arts/Political Science

  • Earned cum laude honors

  • Dean's List all semesters

Awards and 
Accomplishments
 
George Foster Peabody Award recipient, 2019
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News & Documentary Emmy Award recipient, 2019
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George Foster Peabody Award nominee, 2019
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News & Documentary Emmy Award nominee, 2018 and 2019
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Gwen Ifill Scholar at 2019 Aspen Ideas Festival
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National Press Foundation Paul Miller Fellow for 2017-2018
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​Society for Collegiate Journalists (national awards)
 

  • ​​First place for newspaper overall excellence (weekly), The Carroll News - 2013

  • Honorable mention for news stories - 2013

  • Second place for news page design and content - 2012

  • Honorable mention for breaking or hard news - 2012

  • Honorable mention for front page design and content - 2012

  • First place for news page design and content - 2011

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Society of Professional Journalists (regional awards)
 

  • ​Second place for best
    all-around non-daily student newspaper, The Carroll
    News - 2013

  • Second place for feature writing - 2013

  • Third place for general column writing - 2013

  • Second place for general
    news reporting - 2013

  • Third place for breaking
    news - 2012

 

​Catholic Press Association (national awards)
 

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The Plain Dealer Journalism Scholarship - 2011, 2012
 

Given to a communication and theatre arts major at John Carroll University for excellence in print media

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Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Memberships

  • Lambda Pi Eta (communications honor society)

  • Alpha Sigma Nu (honor society for students and faculty of Jesuit institutions)

  • American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA)

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