- Research, write, and report accurate stories for all Q13 News platforms
- Receive press releases and disseminate information for broadcasting
- Anchor morning newscasts and interview guests during live segments
- Breaking news reporter for daily morning show segments
- Pitch story ideas to executive producers and coordinate daily digital content
- Garner sources and maintain relationships with contacts for news stories & tips
- Write web stories daily for Q13.com
- Use social media to keep viewers informed while covering stories

MORNING ANCHOR/REPORTER

- Anchor newscasts and report stories for all WSVN-TV platforms
- Heavy focus on covering and responding to breaking news
- Licensed drone operator for WSVN-TV
- Provided live shots and numerous reports for CNN and other national networks
- In-depth coverage from the scenes of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting and the 2018 Parkland High School mass shooting
- Provided more than 16 hours of news coverage on Hurricane Irma
- Represented WSVN-TV at station sponsored community events
- Emceed events on behalf of the station
- Traveled extensively to cover stories of national and international interest

NEWS ANCHOR/REPORTER

- Write, film, and edit video content for all KXAN broadcasts
- Provide live reports from events like SXSW and the ACL Music Festival
- Recipient of Texas Associated Press Award for local news coverage
- Pitch and provide impactful local stories daily
- Provide extensive live coverage on the 2013 tornadoes
- Write stories for the KXAN's online website

NEWS REPORTER/MMJ

- Write, shoot, and report stories for all ABC40 platforms
- Provide coverage on the destructive 2011 Bastrop, Texas fires
- Operated camera equipment and edited videos for newscasts
- Pitched stories daily for newscasts


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