SUMMARY
Experienced writer, producer, and editor accustomed to working with high-profile national brands.
EXPERIENCE
Owner/Producer, Flowspark Media LLC
Brooklyn, NY — 2018-present
Develop and produce video content for clients such as the American Chemical Society, Nature Springer, Big Think, Team Sherzai, and more. Create original video series and digital brands.
Digital Producer, NATURE on PBS
New York, NY — 2014-2018
Manage the website and digital presence of the long-running PBS television series NATURE. Produce editorial content including videos, podcasts, articles, infographics, interactives and newsletters. Work with designers and developers to implement website improvements. Commission and edit content from freelance producers and writers. Host and edit the monthly NATURE podcast. Manage the NATURE YouTube channel. Produce one-off websites for other PBS properties and external clients.
Video Producer/Associate Editor, Scientific American
New York, NY — 2012-2014
Oversaw video production for Scientific American and associated publications. Video production tasks including development, budgeting, research, script writing, filming, editing, designing graphics, animation and rights clearance. Curated videos and managed video distribution for ScientificAmerican.com and related channels. Promoted videos via social media. Trained staff in multimedia production including the use of audio and video equipment. Hired and managed video interns. Wrote and published blog posts.
Audio-Video Editor, Nature Publishing Group
New York, NY — 2010-2012
Produced videos, podcasts, webcasts and audio slideshows for Nature, Nature-branded research journals and Scientific American. A frequent contributor to the award-winning Nature podcast. Managed recording studio and associated equipment. Trained staff in audio and video production.
EDUCATION
New York University
Science Health & Environmental Reporting Program
M.A., Science Journalism — 2007-2009
University of Washington
Certificate, Documentary Film Production — 2006
University of Washington
B.S., Biochemistry — 1998-2000
SKILLS
- Video production & editing
- Audio editing
- Storytelling
- Motion graphics
- Research and reporting
- Digital strategy
- Project management