Resume
Photojournalist • Video Editor • Visual Storyteller
Experience
Photojournalist, WJLA-TV
August 2024 – Present
Arlington, VA
Shoot and edit compelling daily-turn, breaking news, natural sound and long-form stories for 7News broadcast, digital and social platforms.
- Lead visual storytelling in the field, shooting and editing reporter packages, breaking news, live coverage and enterprise stories on tight daily deadlines
- Solo shoot local and national breaking news for both local and network distribution, managing photography, audio, lighting, live transmission and editing in the field
- Collaborate with reporters to elevate stories through creative photography, strong sequences, natural sound, compelling interviews, graphics and intentional editing
- Produce polished live shots and interviews in a wide range of environments, using advanced lighting techniques
- Shoot and edit natural sound and enterprise stories from concept through completion, with a focus on strong characters, moments and visual storytelling
Video Editor, WUSA9
June 2022 – August 2024
Washington, D.C.
Edited VOs, SOTs, graphics and reporter packages under tight deadlines for daily newscasts and breaking news coverage.
- Pitched daily, Verify and investigative stories as part of WUSA9’s One Content Team
- Shot and edited original natural sound stories recognized by WHNPA and nominated for Capital Emmy Awards
Photojournalist, Viewfinder
October 2020 – December 2021
College Park, MD
Pitched and produced documentary-style natural sound packages with Nikon DSLR in a collaborative environment.
- Created four feature natural sound packages that won WHNPA 2022 Eyes of History award, two SPJ Mark of Excellence awards, a Gracie and placed ninth in the Hearst Multimedia Narrative Storytelling Competition
Education
- Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland
B.A. Journalism, Minor in Public Leadership, 2022
- NPPA News Video Workshop
2026
Professional Affiliations
- National Press Photographers Association (NPPA)
- Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
- White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA)
- Women Photojournalists of Washington (WPOW)
Technical Skills
- Certifications
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Edius
- Live
- Live-U, live truck operation
- Platforms
- Saga, Mimir, Bitcentral, WordPress
- Cameras & Field
- Sony PXW-X400 ENG, Sony A7Siii mirrorless DSLR, Sony FX6, Sony FX2, Sony FS7, GoPro, DJI Osmo, DJI Mavic drone, DJI Mini Pro drone, DJI Inspire drone
Awards
Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, Capital Emmy Awards, Gracie Award and more. View Awards