What do you do?
Code Video and Camera sequences to execute local live News Broadcasts and other productions with a digital automation system. Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for a multi-network hub.
Operate Ross Overdrive production video switcher to direct live news broadcasts and pre-produced content.
Operate master control switcher, Crispin automation, VizRT graphics, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control
Perform commercial and program ingesting and segmenting.
Why did you choose this field?
While working in television production I saw that there were very few female news directors. I wanted to challenge myself, so I studied under my production manager and set my sights on being a newscast director.
What do you look at and think, "I wish younger me would have known this was possible"?
I wouldn't have waited so long go for it.
Why do you love working in STEM?
I look forward to bringing I ideas and stories to life. I'm a very hands on technical person and always up for the challenge.
Best advice for next generation?
Always be confident in your abilities
Inspo quote / fun fact / role model
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”