SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Reporting, Various
(February 2022 – Present)
Multimedia Communications Manager, Jefferson County Human Services
(February 2022 – Present)
Entertainment Reporter, Fox News Digital
(October 2019 – February 2022)
Arts & Entertainment Editor, The Vail Daily
(August 2018 – April 2019)
Arts & Culture Reporter, The Rocky Mountain Collegian
(January 2017 – May 2018)
Television Host/Reporter, Collegian Television
(May 2017 – May 2018)
Public Relations Coordinator, CSU Adult Learner & Veteran Services
(March 2015 – May 2018)
News/Feature Writer, MCUExchange
(August 2016 – February 2017)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Media Communications/Minor: English (May 2018)
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
- 6+ years of professional experience reporting on entertainment and news events for digital, print and broadcast
- Deep knowledge and passion for the entertainment industry including movies, television and music
- Experience in covering breaking news, trending topics, high-profile events and legal cases
- Experience interviewing high-profile individuals on- and off-camera for video interviews, in-depth profiles and investigative pieces
- Experience and understanding of SEO best practices to create buzzy headlines about trending topics
- Extensive knowledge of the AP Style and strong ability to balance several projects on tight deadlines
- High readership often surpassing 1 million due to my ability to craft accurate, clean and engaging copy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Reporting, Various
(February 2022 – Present)
- Utilize various tones and writing styles to match that of a publication
- Perform in-depth research to create accurate copy
- Maintain knowledge of both national and local entertainment industries
- Pitch stories based on upcoming events, current trends and noteworthy industry happenings
Multimedia Communications Manager, Jefferson County Human Services
(February 2022 – Present)
- Manage internal and external communications for the county’s Human Services Department
- Oversee and create content for social media accounts including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
- Compose, design and distribute various newsletters and blogs
Entertainment Reporter, Fox News Digital
(October 2019 – February 2022)
- Create between 6-10 articles each day about television, film and pop culture news for over 1 million readers
- Collaborate to create engaging multimedia content
- Craft SEO-friendly content on a regular basis to draw higher readership
- Write stories based on quick news hits, in-depth interviews, public statements and social media content
Arts & Entertainment Editor, The Vail Daily
(August 2018 – April 2019)
- Create and edit weekly entertainment content to inform 10,000+ readers
- Design, create and implement multi-media content to create higher readership and engagement
- Oversee a team of writers to create the strongest entertainment section possible
- Write multiple timely, well-informed and accurate articles each day on deadline to inform readers
Arts & Culture Reporter, The Rocky Mountain Collegian
(January 2017 – May 2018)
- Write several articles each week to inform the community of the arts and entertainment scene
- Viewed and critiqued film, television, and restaurants on a regular basis
- Interviewed high-profile individuals such as Angela Davis and Harry Belafonte to inform readers
Television Host/Reporter, Collegian Television
(May 2017 – May 2018)
- Prepared weekly segments on music history to entertain and inform an estimated 200 viewers
- Interviewed local bands to increase awareness of their community impact
Public Relations Coordinator, CSU Adult Learner & Veteran Services
(March 2015 – May 2018)
- Create and implement communications plans to enhance awareness of the office and services offered
- Write and publish a bi-weekly newsletter for 200 readers
- Manage social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter for the office
News/Feature Writer, MCUExchange
(August 2016 – February 2017)
- Wrote over 100 timely, well-informed and accurate articles about Disney and Marvel produced films for an estimated 50,000 thousand readers
- Reported on the happenings of Disney-produced films
- Reviewed films and television series
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Media Communications/Minor: English (May 2018)
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado