Highlights
I excel as a pillar of support for my teams, and my breadth of production skills and coverage of topics demonstrates my ability to adapt to any role while consistently outputting excellence.
My colleagues and the journalism community have recognized this value through multiple accolades and nominations across institutions.
Multimedia is my bread and butter and I concern myself with how journalism should improve and adapt to the cutting edge of technology.
honors & Awards
Award | 2024 | Online Journalism Awards | Online Commentary - Package of Columns | The Occupation Style Guide with Sana Saeed
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-Aug ‘24
Produced and edited The Occupation Style Guide, an award-winning short form series made for TikTok and Instagram
Produced and edited Backspace, a long form news media critique show
Produced Pop Americana, a long form video series about the intersection of American pop culture and social issues
Pitched stories, led research and wrote pre-scripts for on-camera host
Scoured wire services and digital archives for engaging video, audio and text crucial to elevating the level of production
Liaised and coordinated with in-house creative teams to nail down the tone and language of branding elements
Handled recruiting, hiring and communicating with freelance videographers for remote shoots
Flowed seamlessly between production roles in studio on recording days
Managed gear and designed, budgeted and built studio sets
Analyzed metrics with audience team and platform backends to ensure optimal strategies for growth
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 feel-good stories.
Traveled and filmed on location in and around Washington, D.C. to cover national and local issues
Coordinated with company and 60+ 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.
Helped pitch, produced and cameoed in Planet Money Shorts, a video series 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