Professional Experience

WSYX/WTTE-TV, Columbus, Ohio (June 2024 – Present)
Meteorologist (Temporary)

Prepare and deliver forecasts for central Ohio on weekend evening newscasts. Provide updates on digital platforms and for local radio partners.

Spectrum Networks, Columbus, Ohio (July 2020 – March 2024)
Senior Digital Content Producer

Supported local and national news and weather teams with content and guidance. Researched, wrote, edited, and posted science-related articles for non-scientific audiences, using AP Style and company style guide. Performed basic image and video editing with Adobe Creative Cloud and similar software. Published content to website and mobile app, using Adobe Experience Manager content management system.

  • Managed and prioritized numerous content responsibilities based on urgency and visibility.
  • Assisted in developing content strategy and creating streamlined workflows, including curating information sources, writing how-to guides, and creating auto-updating weather graphics for digital stories.
  • Developed and deployed new weather graphics for mobile and connected TV apps, enhancing readability.
  • Maintained a content calendar, ensuring stories were published during relevant periods.
  • Created situational awareness dashboards, including in ArcGIS Online, that housed multiple data sources in a single, at-a-glance location.
  • Provided cross-training and mentoring to junior teammates, ensuring proficiency in all processes.

KCRG-TV, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (October 2009 – July 2020)
Meteorologist

Produced and presented daily weather content for broadcast and digital platforms, on inflexible deadlines. Collaborated with a team of meteorologists, along with news producers and management, to ensure appropriate weather coverage. Managed two weather graphics transitions, including creating style guides and template slides. Educated students and community members about weather and climate. Published stories to website on Arc and Clickability content management systems.

  • Developed and iterated digital weather content strategy for website, social media, and weather app, increasing engagement of Facebook followers 7.4% in 2018.
  • Led relaunch of TV station’s weather app, customizing to address the needs of users.
  • Proposed and installed a network of over 20 weather stations placed throughout the viewing area.
  • Collaborated with weather data vendor to test pre-release software and provide feedback on client offerings, helping shape product development to align with user needs.
  • Partnered with public sector, enhancing relationships while ensuring consistent messaging.
  • Participated in the Weather and Society Integrated Studies (WAS*IS) workshop and NOAA GOES Hazardous Weather Testbed for broadcast meteorologists.

WREX-TV, Rockford, Illinois (February 2008 – October 2009)
Meteorologist

Led weekend weather coverage and executed a weekly “Going Green” news segment. Posted weather updates to news website and weather blog.

  • Compiled information for production of severe weather educational materials for schools.
  • Wrote and produced news packages, focusing on sustainable and green initiatives.

Education | Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS), Meteorology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
  • Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (#483), American Meteorological Society

Memberships

  • Member, American Meteorological Society
  • Member, National Weather Association
  • American Meteorological Society Board on Enterprise Communication (2019 – 2022)

Skills

Microsoft Office | Google Workspace | Canva | WordPress | Social News Desk | Adobe Experience Manager | AP Style | Digital Publishing | Content Writing | Copy Editing | Proofreading | Cross-Team Collaboration

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