I have over 15 years experience in reporting and writing for large media organizations, including The Dallas Morning News, North Texas Public Media, Discovery Communications, Vulcan Inc. and WNYC's Radiolab. I have also worked as a freelance digital producer for The Wall Street Journal's breaking news hub, publishing stories and adding multimedia components to stories for The Wall Street Journal website.
RADIOLAB: As a Dallas correspondent for Radiolab, I reported on S.C.A.D. diving (Suspended Catch Air Device) for the "Falling" episode. In other words, I participated in a 15-story free fall into a giant net and recorded it. The purpose was to see if time actually slowed down during a "life-threatening" situation, a common belief. As is evidenced by my blood-curdling scream in the audio, it could be a while before I participate in an assignment like this again. (Reporting starts at around the 4:00 mark)
PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS: During my time at Vulcan Inc., I have had the privilege of meeting experts in the fields of conservation, science and the arts from all over the world. I always try to get them on video, but also work to have a written component to compliment the videos and provide more context. In this instance we created an Innovator Profile on Wellington Jana, an elephant manager at a camp in Botswana, that featured video and written content.
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS: As a multimedia reporter for The Dallas Morning News, I reported on many breaking news stories and lifestyle features. I was always prepared for any story that came my way and am very comfortable working on deadline. I've written on a broad range of topics, including the murder of a heavy metal band member by an obsessed fan (story featured in the image above and here), the transformative world of graffiti artists, the anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and devoted Star Wars fans.