RESUME

Dec. 2020- Present: KTVU 10pm/11pm Fill-in News Producer

Along with being the 6pm News Producer, since December I have worked a split week, filling in on 10pm hour and 11pm half hour newscasts on Monday and Tuesdays. Not only is producing 90 minutes much more challenging, but the two are considered their own separate shows. In addition, the Ten O’Clock News is a Bay Area staple, and is the newscast that KTVU was built around. It continues to be the top rated newscast in the market, and typically beats out the competition combined. As the 10/11pm producer I help assign the four nightside reporters, manage writers, editors, weather, sports, and anchors- most of whom are continuing to work remotely from home due to the pandemic. 

Oct. 2018- Present: KTVU 6pm News Producer

Responsible for the full hour newscast. It is regularly rated number 1 in its time slot. Collaborate with the 4pm, 5pm, & 7pm producers to decide reporters’ stories. Format a newscast that showcases the most relevant news of the day to inform viewers. Help to manage a team of writers and direct them to stories and video to assure all scripts are up-to-date. Transitioned to remote producing during the beginning of the pandemic, but became the only dayside producer to return to the station to booth the newscast starting in June.

Jun. 2016- Oct. 2018: KTVU Noon News Producer

Returned to the Noon Newscast as we unveiled a new set and anchor team for the full hour newscast. Formatted, stacked, wrote the show scripts, teases, headlines. Major stories included the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire, Trump’s victory in the Presidential Election, the wine country fires, the controversial Brock Turner case, and the sudden death of Mayor Ed Lee.

Sept. 2015: KTVU Middletown Field Producer- The Valley Fire

In the middle of my stint with the sports department I was called upon for breaking news coverage. A crew and I traveled to Middletown for an hour long newscast on the Valley Fire. At the time it was one of the most devastating that the area had seen, with nearly 2,000 structures destroyed. I helped coordinate the field anchors, gather elements, interviews, footage, and scout locations for the newscast. After the hour was over, we stayed on location to do live hits for the 5 and 6 o’clock newscasts.

Mar. 2015- Jun. 2016: KTVU Digital Sports Producer

As Golden State Warrior fever took hold across the Bay Area I transitioned to the sports department to help with all the extra coverage. Leading up to the team’s first championship title, I attended practices, media availabilities, pre-game warmups, post-game interviews, and oversaw the department’s social media activity. Helped produce coverage of the championship parade. Also covered Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco, as well as spring training specials on the SF Giants and Oakland A’s and training camp coverage of the Raiders and 49ers.

Oct. 2013- Mar. 2015: KTVU Noon News Producer

Responsible for the Noon newscast as it expanded from a 30 minute show to a full hour. Collaborated with morning show reporters on how to push their stories forward. Sometimes moved them to brand new stories that were just developing to help set the tone for the dayside coverage. Formated, stacked, and scripted the show. Wrote teases, headlines, bumps, and boothed. Major headlines included the BART strikes, the opening of the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge, and a citywide celebration of a Make-a-Wish recipient, Batkid.

Jul. 2012- Oct. 2013: KTVU News Writer/Fill-in Producer

Wrote anchor scripts for the 4p, 5p, and 6 o’clock newscasts. Made phone calls to confirm and update information. Viewed raw footage to provide editors with most pertinent material. Listened to raw interviews to gain information and cut soundbites. Filled in as weekend producer when needed.

May 2011- Jul. 2012: KRON 8pm News Producer

Launched the 8pm primetime newscast on KRON. Helped decide reporters’ stories for the day. Formated, stacked, wrote, and edited the 8pm newscast. Major headlines included Occupy Oakland protests, the beating of SF Giants fan Bryan Stow, the domestic violence scandal against SF sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, the disappearance of Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar, and the mass shooting at Oikos University.

Aug. 2008- 2011: KRON 4pm News Producer
Responsible for the weekday 4pm newscast. Helped decide reporters’ stories for the day. Formated, stacked, and scripted the 4 o’clock, hour long show. Worked collaboratively with Financial Expert Rob Black for the Rob Black. Wrote copy, bumps, headlines, teases, boothed shows and cut much of the shows footage. Covered major headlines like the Oakland riots related to the Mehserle trial, the discovery of Jaycee Dugard, the San Bruno gas explosion, and the San Francisco Giants 2010 World Series.

Aug. 2007- Aug. 2008: KION 6pm/11pm News Producer
Responsible for both weekday 6 pm and 11pm newscasts. Helped decide reporters’ stories of the day. Formated both half-hour newscasts, wrote copy, bumps, headlines, teases, and boothed shows.

Sept. 2004-June 2007: AGTV Executive Producer/Sports Producer
As E.P, was responsible for the overall editorial content of the television station and coordination of airtime and stories for news and programming. Also, managed and led the Sports Department of AGTV. Responsibilities included coordinating sports staff as well as reporting, anchoring, producing and editing pieces for the biweekly show seen on the UC Davis campus television station. Main liaison between AGTV and the UC Davis Athletic Department.

Aug. 2006- April 2007: KMAX/KOVR Production Assistant
Intimately familiar with the daily routines of a television newsroom. Wrote teases and news stories, printed scripts, and ran teleprompter for newscasts. Worked for KOVR 13-CBS on the weekdays and KMAX 31-CW on the weekends. Occasionally produced cut-ins. Part-time position while full time student at UC Davis.

Sept. 2005- Sept. 2006: AGTV Co-General Manager
Managed television staff of AGTV, the UC Davis campus television station. Responsible for budgeting and generating revenue and funding. Served as the liaison between the staff of AGTV and the University’s student body senate. Responsible for hiring, firing, and training staff. Researched and purchased broadcast equipment including three broadcast quality cameras and plasma screens. Headed marketing effort to promote AGTV on campus and negotiated commercial contracts for airtime on AGTV.

June 2005-Jan. 2006: MegTV Production Assistant
Served as PA and grip for national cable program “Housecalls” currently airing on the Discovery Channel. Worked with producers to prepare schedules, acquire props, make tape dubs, conduct on site surveys and scout prospective talent, organized clearance releases and music tape cue sheets. During production, helped set up and strike equipment, restore sets, prep kitchen segments, assist with food styling.

Aug. 2004- Mar. 2005: KVIE Production Assistant
Assisted in researching documentary Resettlement to Redress, which was broadcast nationally on PBS stations. Included tracking down primary sources, interviews, rare personal collections, and other relevant materials.