Highlights
My range of skills in video journalism and video production show my strength in adapting to any role while consistently demonstrating and improving excellence in content.
The quality of my work has been recognized by awards and nominations from my employers and awards institutions alike.
My post-graduate academic trajectory will combine my undergrad journalism education with research into media accountability and technology.
honors & Awards
Nomination| 2022 | Online Journalism Awards | Online Commentary | Backspace with Sana Saeed
Award | 2022| Webby Awards | Social, Best Content Series People’s Voice Winner | Voices from Palestine
Award | 2019 | National Capital Chesapeake Bay Regional Emmys | Outstanding Politics/Government - Program/Special | An Imperfect Union - Reparations
Nomination | 2018 | National Capital Chesapeake Bay Regional Emmys | Documentary - Cultural/Topical | Never Again: The School Shooting Generation
Award | 2017 | National Public Radio | Excellence in Innovation
Education
Master of Arts in Communication, Culture & Technology
Georgetown University | Communication, Culture & Technology Program (‘23)
Bachelor of science in journalism
with Major in International Studies and Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications
Northwestern University | Medill School of Journalism (‘17)
Studios Producer | Washington, DC | Nov ‘19-Now
Researches, pitches and scripts stories for longform video commentaries about American politics and pop culture.
Contacts and coordinates with freelance video journalists for remote interviews.
Builds edits from rough to final, coordinating with animators and audience development team on look and feel for new episodes.
Digital Video Producer | Washington, DC | Feb ‘18-Oct ‘19
Led post-production, built motion graphics, filmed, edited and pitched for HeartThreads, a series of weekly mini-documentaries based around heartwarming stories.
Coordinated with company and 50+TV stations nationwide in creating video and graphics for innovative storytelling ventures (ex. An Imperfect Union, Never Again: The School Shooting Generation, Little Man Lost).
Filled in for daily news gathering team and wrote breaking news articles when needed.
Video Intern/News Associate | NYC / DC | May ‘17-Nov ‘17
Led motion graphics, post-production for Let’s Talk, a weekly explainer video series that covered hot-button topics.
Pitched, produced and cameo’d in videos based on stories from the Planet Money podcast.
Filmed and staged set for Tiny Desk Concert series (for example: Hanson, Wyclef Jean).
Contributed to other miscellaneous projects (for example: Green Roofs, One Nation Under the Sun, Jamila Woods, “HEAVN” Night Owl).
Video Intern | DC | Jan ‘17-Mar ‘17
Applied editing, writing, animation skills to create two self-pitched projects garnering 1,000,000+ views each across multiple platforms.
Collaborated with producers to expedite production on both quick-turn and long-form videos.
Set up cameras and lights for interview subjects in studio.
Morning News Intern | Chicago, IL | Sep ‘16-Nov’16
Facilitated work behind the scenes (editing video, mingling with guests, on-shoot production) to create a thorough, more dynamic morning newscast.
Assisted reporters and reduced production time by screening sources and conducting research on story topics prior to production.
Summit Intern and Communications Fellow | Evanston, IL | Oct ‘14-Jun ‘16
Connected with and secured speakers, and coordinated content for an annual global-health-focused conference.
Collaborated with team members to effectively promote, organize and fundraise for GlobeMed-led events and programs.
Skills
Languages:
Working proficiency in Spanish, conversational German
Practical:
Canon (C-series), Sony (A7, FS7, FX9), sound, studio lighting, set building
Digital:
Adobe Creative Suite, Davinci Resolve, Social Media, Microsoft Office
hobbies
Bar Trivia
Magic: The Gathering
Biking and hiking around D.C., Maryland and Virginia
VolunteerING
GRIP
BarkadaDMV | 2023
Video and Interactive Journalist
NorthbyNorthwestern | 2013-2016
Production Assistant
Northwestern Dance Marathon | Annually from 2015-2016
Merchandise Volunteer
Bissell Blocktail Party | Annually from 2012-2015