Bloomberg Government, Washington, D.C.
Congress Reporter January 2022 – present
- Write breaking news, enterprise, and scoops about Senate and House leadership and elections based on exclusive interviews with lawmakers, congressional staff, political strategists and lobbyists
- Report latest floor action and procedure for Congress Tracker, BGOV’s best-read morning newsletter
- Covered historic balloting for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation, 2022 midterms
- Most popular scoops included an interview with Rep. Mary Peltola before her upset win over Gov. Sarah Palin and exclusive reporting on an Arizona Senate candidate’s opposition to ESG scoring
- Traveled on assignment to five states to cover congressional and statewide campaigns; one of the only reporters to identify Rep. Lauren Boebert’s nailbiter re-election race as competitive
- Contribute reporting and analysis on Congress and congressional elections to Bloomberg News, TV and Radio
National Journal, Washington, D.C.
Daily Staff Correspondent, November 2018 – December 2021
- Wrote daily and weekly 800- to 1,500-word spot news, previews, features and trend pieces on Senate policy and politics for daily website and thrice-weekly print issue; deep dives into Senate and Federal Election Commission records for data-driven pieces; regular on-air analysis for TV and radio programs
- Lead coverage of major news on Capitol Hill, such as both of President Trump’s impeachment trials, Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation, coronavirus relief negotiations and the Biden cabinet’s confirmation
- Deep sourcing in the Senate led to exclusive stories that exposed Sen. Rand Paul’s obstruction of historic anti-lynching legislation, Democrats’ blockade on confirmation of Trump’s judges to understaffed courts
Hotline Staff Correspondent, February 2016 – December 2018
- Broke stories for twice-daily newsletter on campaign and PAC launches, endorsements, polling, and advertising
- Aggregated clips from national and local sources and candidate, party and PAC spending and fundraising data from the FEC and state offices for as many as 12 blog posts a day
- Wrote weekly 1,000-word enterprise on statewide campaigns for daily online website and thrice-weekly print issue
- Traveled on assignment to about a dozen states to write in-depth profiles on candidates
Hotline Web Producer, May 2014 – March 2016
- Edited and fact-checked two daily morning elections newsletters on tight deadlines.
- Coordinated between teams to build and continuously update polling and campaign staffing databases
- Bylines on elections in National Journal Daily, National Journal Magazine and The Atlantic
- Produced weekly podcast on 2016 presidential campaign
The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.
Metro Desk Intern January – May 2014
- Covered local politics, crime and education on daily deadlines for print and online
- Filed feeds and photos from polling places for live blog and print coverage of the D.C. mayoral Democratic primary
- Contributed regularly to local obituaries team, writing about politicos and celebrities
aois21 publishing, Mt. Vernon, Va.
Chief of Audio Production (April 2017-November 2018)
- Edit podcasts for clarity and quality on daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
- Manage clients to ensure regular release of up to five weekly and monthly podcasts
The Eagle, American University, Washington, D.C.
Advisory Board Member (April 2015-present)
- Chairman: March 2016-present
Editor-in-Chief (April 2012 – June 2013)
- Managed 20 or more editors and reporters to produce student newspaper (weekly circulation: 5,000) and website, TheEagleOnline.com (unique page views per week: 8,000)
- Guided organization through major financial and governance restructure and termination of the weekly print product
- Supported and advised staff during legal, ethical and professional challenges
- Supervised layout and production of 23 16- to 20-page weekly print editions
- Oversaw editorial board meetings and coordinated coverage between different sections and departments
- Regularly updated website and social media with content from staff and contributing writers
- Met with University administration, student leaders, alumni, prospective students, local officials and activists to field criticism, recruit staff, promote partnerships and find story ideas
Student Life Editor (April 2011 – April 2012)
- Managed 5 to 7 reporters and edited 20-30 writers’ drafts per week
- Collaborated with photo and design staff to create comprehensive news packages
- Contributed to weekly staff editorials
- Investigated and reported on students’ activities and on-campus events, approx. 500 words apiece
- Wrote reviews of local D.C. theatre, approx. 500 words
Student Government Beat Reporter (January – April 2011)
- Wrote and pitched breaking news and in-depth stories on a weekly basis on the internal functioning of American University Student Government, including the Senate, presidential cabinet, elections, budget negotiations, etc., about 500 words apiece
Contributing Writer (August 2010-January 2011, December 2013-May 2014)
- Contributed reporting and content to the news and arts and entertainment sections, approx. 500 words
Player Progression Academy, Washington Metro Area
Freelance Photographer (April – May 2014)
LinkTV’s Latin Pulse/Pulso Latino, American University School of Communication, Washington, D.C.
Reporter (November 2012 – February 2014)
- Wrote, edited and/or recorded 12 audio segments on weekly deadlines on Latin American politics and economics
- Covered events with heads of state, ambassadors and presidential candidates
IFSA-Butler, Heredia, Costa Rica
Blogger (July – November 2013)
- Post regularly about experiences as a student studying abroad at Universidad Nacional
- Use text and photos to tell compelling stories and illustrate life in Costa Rica
PBS MediaShift, Washington, D.C. / northern New Jersey / western Massachusetts / Heredia, Costa Rica
Editorial Intern (May – September 2013)
- Wrote datelined reports and blog items on the latest digital innovations and best practices in the media industry
- Edited the daily newsletter and social media posts
- Compiled and produced content from partners
Podcasting Intern (June – September 2013)
- Pitched ideas for the weekly rundown
- Wrote promotions for Twitter, Facebook and Google+
- Facilitated conversation between panelists live during the podcast behind the scenes by pitching new angles and counterpoints
- Redesigned show notes; compiled research (relevant stories, primary source material, etc.) on the topics for the audience and for the panel
- Monitored and curated audience engagement before and during the podcast
- Produced the podcast’s broadcast on the MediaShift website, Google+, YouTube and Soundcloud
Career Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
Blogger (June 2011 – August 2013)
- Used text and photos to tell compelling stories about experiences as an intern at TIME, USA Today and PBS MediaShift
USA Today, McLean, Va.
Online Production Intern (June – August 2012)
- Wrote syndicated blog posts on the latest news in the technology industry, often due within hours of assignment, including the site’s most popular weekend features, “Top 5 stories in Tech”
- Updated USA Today Tech’s home page and Twitter with content from staff, AP and partners
- Produced stories from staff, AP and partners on NewsGate for usatoday.com, including picking and editing photos as well as writing headlines and captions
- Presented online traffic reports and story rundowns from USA Today Tech at morning news meetings with the editor-in-chief and section heads
Independent Consultant (July 2012)
- Provided advice on a new project through USA TODAY College
- Gave insight on the editorial policies and financial realities of college newsrooms
Associated Press, Calvert County, Md.
Stringer (April 2012)
- Reported primary election results from Calvert County, Md. to the Mid-Atlantic Bureau
New Voices, Washington, D.C.
D.C. Bureau Chief (August 2011 – July 2012)
- Pitched and wrote stories on Jewish campus news in Washington, D.C., 500 to 900 words apiece with original photography, for student-run publication (NewVoices.org, unique page views a month: 12,000)
- Reported on the national presidential election with weekly blog posts, about 300-500 words apiece
- Co-wrote articles with national scope by contributing original reporting from Washington, D.C.
Associate Editor (November 2011 – March 2012)
- Edited copy for grammar, style and content
- Contributed research and content to weekly staff editorials
TIME Magazine, Washington, D.C.
Reporting and Research Intern (June – August 2011)
- Collected information for print and online content, using in-person interviews with U.S. senators; phone interviews with officials in universities, NGOs, and federal, state and local governments; and online research
- Assembled and analyzed data from state budgets, national polls, etc. for reporters in the bureau
- Published articles on TIME.com about international affairs, politics, music, technology and more
- Wrote copy for the print publication’s Nation page on domestic news
Scholarships for Burma, Washington, D.C.
Social Media Intern (March 2011 – January 2012)
- Designed and updated social media of student-run fundraising campaign
- Managed Twitter and Facebook accounts to spread message of fundraising campaign
- Coordinated with campaign director and communications director to unify the project’s message
Barnert Temple, Franklin Lakes, N.J.
Administrative Assistant (September 2008 – May 2010)
- Fulfilled front office duties, including managing ingoing, outgoing, and interoffice telephone calls
- Processed outbound mail to students, parents, and faculty
- Monitored faculty compliance with school regulations
- Served as ambassador and tour guide to visitors to school
Wyckoff Recreation Camp, Wyckoff, N.J.
Counselor (June 2008 – August 2009)
SKILLS
Online Publishing Platforms
- WordPress
- Expression Engine
- NewsGate
- Community Manager
- Blogger
- Omniture
- Google Docs
- Google Analytics
- Google+
- SoundCloud
- Tumblr
Computer Software
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Final Cut Pro X
- iMovie
- GarageBand
- SPSS
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Windows
- Mac
Language: Proficient in conversational Spanish (written and oral)
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