Resume EXPERIENCE WSAV-TV August 2023 - Present Multimedia Journalist/Fill-in Anchor and Producer - Reporting: Responsible for cultivating and maintaining network of sources to find unique, local stories and break exclusives in top 100 DMA. - Execute and ad lib breaking news live shots daily. - Set up interviews with appropriate parties each day, contact and follow up with local/state officials and community contacts on a regular basis. - Conduct research to ask interview subjects informed questions and add context to stories. - Write broadcast scripts and digital stories. - Shooting: Run solo live shots, film look lives, conduct and film interviews, shoot dynamic VO footage. - Editing: Edit 2-3 VOSOTs and a PKG daily. - Use shot variety and nat sound to bring stories to life. - Create visually compelling graphics to match tracks. - Anchoring/Producing: Read and modify scripts to ensure accuracy and conversational tone. - Stack stories using appropriate news judgment. - Write and booth two, unique shows per shift. Washington Examiner, Washington D.C. April 2022 - July 2023 Video Reporter/Producer - Editing: Responsible for creating breaking news packages and explainer videos viewed and shared by 20 million people every month on publication's website. - Edited long-form interview shows and weekly podcasts. - Reporting: Employed network of local sources, conducted research and filed FOIA requests for original investigative pieces. - Wrote stories for website, wrote video scripts, anchored and reported in video segments. - Production: Contacted sources for interview opportunities, gathered/created video elements, wrote and tracked VO. SRB Communications, Washington D.C. December 2021 - April 2022 Communications Specialist - Video Production: Responsible for client/internal video production from scriptwriting through editing. - PR: Main POC for press inquiries for all client campaigns and internal communications. - Draft press releases, conduct outreach to media outlets, press event planning through execution, booking interviews and appearances. - Web: Internal and client facing web producer within CMS. - Landing page creation as needed for campaigns. - Graphic Design: Creative graphic generation for client campaigns, press kits, and websites. EDUCATION American University B.A. Journalism Feature Writer Hercampus Newspaper College Brand Ambassador Maybelline Member Women in Film and Video SKILLS - Newsroom Ops: ENPS - AP Style: Fully versed in AP Style rules and standard conventions - Adobe: Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign - Social Media: Adept at using all social media platforms to generate organic reach (Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook) - SEO: Able to implement SEO strategies to increase organic search traffic. - Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint - CMS: Able to code and customize landing pages (HTML & CSS). Proficient in most WYSIWYG platforms (Drupal, WordPress). Proficient in Python and SQL.
Christine Queally