PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WGN Radio Nov. 2016 - Present
Producer, Podcast host
· Brainstorm and pitch thoughtful and engaging guest and talk segments.
· Research, book and fully prepare guests for on air interviews
· Produce quality audio content for digital platforms.
· Create meaningful engagement with listeners through social media.
· Adapt to breaking news stories at any time.
On Topic with Renato Mariotti Aug. 2018 – March. 2019
Executive Producer
· Edit professional audio for an iTunes Top 100 News and Politics Podcast
· Develop topics based on the most pressing and relevant legal topics of the week.
· Engineer both in-studio and live recordings in front of an audience.
· Track listener statistics.
WLUW 88.7 FM May 2015 - May 2016
Program Director
· Plan and execute the entire programming schedule for a top college radio station in Chicago.
· Recruit, trained, and direct over 100 programming hosts and DJs.
· Maintain an intimate knowledge of emerging independent programming, helped shape and promote the WLUW brand.
Chicago Public Media, Vocalo 91.1 FM
Music Vox Intern October - December 2013
Morning Amp Intern February - April 2016
· Book and schedule and conduct interviews.
· Produce and edit audio content for broadcast and internet streaming.
· Conduct background research and compiled data reports to share with the team.
· Screen callers for live morning program.
· Utilize social media to promote online content.
SKILLSET
Professional: Video Editing, Programming, Scheduling, Audio Editing, Interviewing, Creative Writing Production, Research, Promotion
Software: Audio Vault, ENCO, EZ News, Adobe Audition, Reaper, Adobe Premiere Pro, Wordpress, WideOrbit, Google docs, Windows and Mac OSX operating systems
Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+
AWARDS
Winner - Best College Student Production: Newscast (2016)
Chicago/Midwest Chapter National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago, Bachelor of Arts, May 2016 Major: Broadcast Journalism
Minor: English