Senior Newscast Director at KMPH FOX26 (2023-07 – Present)
- Directed live broadcasts, coordinating audio, video playback, graphics, and on-air talent within multi-camera productions.
- Operated Ross Carbonite production switcher, Avid Command, iNews, Sony PTZ cameras, and Chyron graphics.
- Created custom memory presets using Ross Dashboard, decreasing error rates during transitions to new production equipment.
- Trained and mentored junior directors and editors in control room workflow, board setup, and error recovery strategies.
- Designed graphics with Adobe Photoshop for on-air productions to hold viewers' attention.
Social Media Coordinator at The Cat House on the Kings (2026-08 – Present)
- Take engaging photos and videos of cats, edit them, and use them to highlight the cats' personalities to boost the visibility of adoptions.
- Prepare video content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, including music, captions, graphics, transitions, and sound design.
- Work with the shelter's staff and volunteers to create content that promotes adoptions, donations, events, and community awareness
- Keep the photo, video, and graphic assets organized to meet the ongoing demands of marketing and social media.
Video Editor at KMPH FOX26 (2021-05 – 2023-07)
- Edited daily news packages, VO SOTs, and breaking news reports with Avid Media Composer and Photoshop for the 10 PM broadcast.
- Maintained live broadcast operations during a cyberattack that disabled standard media systems for 6 months, implementing workaround solutions to keep newscasts on-air.
- Trained and mentored junior editors in newsroom processes, editing standards, and broadcast software.
- Earned management's trust to perform dual roles as video editor and newscast director, assuring accuracy, pace, and production value of newscasts under demanding deadlines while overseeing the live broadcast process.
