Scripps News - Washington, DC
National Investigative Reporter
September 2014 - August 2015
- Pursue, develop, and deliver broadcast investigations for news affiliates nationwide
- Quickly and efficiently decipher data with computer assisted, data reporting skills
- Bureau leader in social media integration, application
KMGH-TV - Denver, CO
Multimedia Investigative Reporter
August 2010 - August 2014
· Extensive live and breaking news reporting
· Consistent, sharp investigative skills and a quick-turn metabolism to dig deeper on daily deadlines
· Highly proficient in non-linear editing
· Investigative Reporter/Producer for Investigating the Fire, a 30-minute special of original content that was produced in 6 days. The long form investigation uncovered governmental mismanagement, forced legislative change in Colorado, and was recognized nationally with the George Foster Peabody Award, Scripps Howard Award, and First Place National Headliner Award.
National Investigative Reporter
September 2014 - August 2015
- Pursue, develop, and deliver broadcast investigations for news affiliates nationwide
- Quickly and efficiently decipher data with computer assisted, data reporting skills
- Bureau leader in social media integration, application
KMGH-TV - Denver, CO
Multimedia Investigative Reporter
August 2010 - August 2014
· Extensive live and breaking news reporting
· Consistent, sharp investigative skills and a quick-turn metabolism to dig deeper on daily deadlines
· Highly proficient in non-linear editing
· Investigative Reporter/Producer for Investigating the Fire, a 30-minute special of original content that was produced in 6 days. The long form investigation uncovered governmental mismanagement, forced legislative change in Colorado, and was recognized nationally with the George Foster Peabody Award, Scripps Howard Award, and First Place National Headliner Award.
KYTX-TV, Tyler, TX
Lead Nightside Reporter
May 2007 - July 2010
WOAI-TV, San Antonio, TX
Full-Time Investigative News Intern
May 2006 - August 2006
KGWN-TV, Cheyenne, WY
Full-Time On-Air Intern
May 2005 - August 2005
Rocky Mountain Collegian - Fort Collins, CO
Sports Reporter and Photographer
Campus Television - Fort Collins, CO
Volunteer Multimedia Journalist
AWARDS:
GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY AWARD - 2012
Investigative Reporter/Producer - "Investigating the Fire"
SCRIPPS HOWARD NATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARD
Jack R. Howard Award
Television In-Depth Reporting - "Investigating the Fire" 2012
NATIONAL HEADLINER AWARD - First Place
Documentary or Series of Reports on the Same Subject 2012
Colorado AP Broadcasters Association - First Place
Best Investigative Reporting
"No Communication; No Accountability" - 2012
Colorado AP Broadcasters Association - First Place
Best Documentary
"Investigating the Fire" - 2012
Emmy Award - NATAS Heartland Chapter
Documentary - Topical - 2013
IRE Award Finalist - 2012
Broadcast/Video - Medium
EMMA - Excellence In My Market Award
NATAS Lone Star Chapter
Breaking News - "On the Run" 2010
SUFE - Standing Up for Excellence
KMGH-2012
Breaking news and continuing extensive coverage during multiple 20+ hour days
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
IRE Member
NICAR Participant
EDUCATION:
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Arts in Technical Journalism
Television News Concentration
Lead Nightside Reporter
May 2007 - July 2010
WOAI-TV, San Antonio, TX
Full-Time Investigative News Intern
May 2006 - August 2006
KGWN-TV, Cheyenne, WY
Full-Time On-Air Intern
May 2005 - August 2005
Rocky Mountain Collegian - Fort Collins, CO
Sports Reporter and Photographer
Campus Television - Fort Collins, CO
Volunteer Multimedia Journalist
AWARDS:
GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY AWARD - 2012
Investigative Reporter/Producer - "Investigating the Fire"
SCRIPPS HOWARD NATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARD
Jack R. Howard Award
Television In-Depth Reporting - "Investigating the Fire" 2012
NATIONAL HEADLINER AWARD - First Place
Documentary or Series of Reports on the Same Subject 2012
Colorado AP Broadcasters Association - First Place
Best Investigative Reporting
"No Communication; No Accountability" - 2012
Colorado AP Broadcasters Association - First Place
Best Documentary
"Investigating the Fire" - 2012
Emmy Award - NATAS Heartland Chapter
Documentary - Topical - 2013
IRE Award Finalist - 2012
Broadcast/Video - Medium
EMMA - Excellence In My Market Award
NATAS Lone Star Chapter
Breaking News - "On the Run" 2010
SUFE - Standing Up for Excellence
KMGH-2012
Breaking news and continuing extensive coverage during multiple 20+ hour days
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
IRE Member
NICAR Participant
EDUCATION:
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Arts in Technical Journalism
Television News Concentration