HolywoodLife News Editor

April 2022 - Aug. 2023

• Researched, wrote, and self-published five - seven SEO-optimized entertainment pieces daily

• Handled communications with publicists to obtain exclusive information in a fast-paced environment
• Interviewed filmmakers ahead of Duggars documentary release

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The Sun Lifestyle Reporter

Oct. 2021 - April 2022

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• Researched, pitched, wrote, and self-published five - eight SEO-optimized lifestyle stories per day

• Scouted and interviewed unique people for exclusive articles
• Trained new writers on The Sun style, edited their articles, and provided constructive feedback

 

Nicki Swift Breaking News Writer and Editor, Remote

Aug. 2020 - Oct. 2021 

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• Researched, pitched, wrote, and self-published breaking news stories 

• Broke the news of Halsey’s album announcement, “Bachelor” drama, and more 

• Edited Nicki Swift and The List articles and provided constructive feedback to writers 

 

Entertainment Tonight Production & Media Assistant, LA, CA   

June 2019 – Oct. 2020       

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• Communicated with directors and producers to gather video and sound clips for daily show

• Transcribed, labeled and organized footage for daily show

• Assisted with shoots, including organizing scripts and managing celebrity guests    

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WNBC Consumer Unit Intern, NYC, NY

   Sept. 2018 - May 2018

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• Conducted pre-interviews with potential guests and provide feedback to team

• Booked guests, and then coordinated and assisted on daily shoots across the tri-state area 

• Logged interviews using the Dalet Galaxy System and assisted with script writing

• Performed man-on-the-street interviews for packages

 

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Newsday.com Lifestyle Intern, Melville, NY

June 2018 - Dec. 2018

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• Pitched, researched and wrote family content for the hyper local website

• Used three CMS systems for content creation and publishing: Polopoly, ACT, DM.desk

• Broadcasted via Facebook Live for special Day in the Life project

• Updated photo galleries and evergreen articles

 

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NBC Weekend TODAY Show Intern, NYC, NYC

Jan. 2018 - May 2018

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• Conducted research for show segments

• Recorded daily show music using Music Force program

• Organized and delivered scripts to directors during live show

• Logged interviews using Media Central program

• Researched and pitched entertainment story ideas to producers

 

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Hofstra Today Field Reporter and Anchor, Hempstead, NY

Sept. 2015 - Present

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• Research and write news stories and submit to ENPS program within deadlines

• Read stories on air via teleprompter

• Interview people on the street about current topics

 

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University Relations Assistant, Hempstead, NY 

Sept. 2015 - Aug. 2018

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• Utilized media tools such as Cision to help university stay informed of media mentions

• Produced social media content for events such as the 2016 Presidential Debate

• Managed media-related calls

 

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HLN Nancy Grace/Primetime Justice Intern, NYC, NY

Sept. 2016 - Dec. 2016

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• Researched relevant information for the day’s stories

• Helped to create graphics and book guests

• Learned how to set up scripts and obtain old video in database

 

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Newsline Assistant Engineer and Anchor, Hempstead, NY

Sept. 2015 - Dec. 2016

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• Assisted the engineer in preparing cuts and working the board during the show

• Researched, wrote and read stories on air

• Passed a 10-week course to learn about radio operations and FCC regulations at the No. 1 college radio station in America

 

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Blogologues Public Relations Intern, NYC, NY

Jan. 2016 - April 2016

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• Successfully pitched sketch comedy show to local news outlets

• Constructed media lists from research  

• Communicated with team to promote show using Hootsuite and social media

 

College Lifestyles Lifestyle Writer and Editor, Virtual

May 2015 - Dec. 2015

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• Edited one-two articles per week according to AP style and provided feedback to writers

• Pitched, wrote and published one-two articles per week via Wordpress