Historic concert honors NATO’s 75th anniversary
I produced and wrote this package for CBS Evening News, focusing on students representing the United States in the 75th anniversary of NATO in an historic performance. I coordinated interviews with the students, oganized questions, conducted the interviews, and shot b-roll footage of their rehearsals. Additionally, I wrote the anchor script to ensure a cohesive narrative for the segment.
Student musicians, composers and singers representing the 32 NATO countries are taking part in a historic concert Thursday in Washington, D.C., to mark NATO’s 75th anniversary.
A preview of Super Bowl LVIII
I produced a Q&A segment for Super Bowl LVIII with James Brown and Norah O’Donnell. I was responsible for prepping the questions, conducting research, and pulling stills for the graphics and VO team to show throughout the segment
This Sunday, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will look to win their third Super Bowl in five seasons. On the other side, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will seek to become the first quarterback in NFL history to win the Super Bowl as “Mr. Irrelevant.” James Brown has a preview.
Fisk University competes as first HBCU with women’s gymnastics team
I pitched and produced a story on Fisk University becoming the first HBCU to launch a women’s gymnastics program, led by Corrine Tarver. I coordinated interviews, secured the location for our camera and audio crew, and developed research and questions for our correspondent. I also assisted in gathering b-roll, sat in the edit room to shape the final piece, and contributed to writing the correspondent’s script.
Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, became the first historically Black college or university with a women’s gymnastics team. Jan Crawford takes a look at the history-making program.
America’s Big Sisters mentors young girls without moms
I pitched and produced a Mother’s Day segment on NBA star Dwyane Wade’s sister, Tragil Wade, and her mentorship program for young girls without a mother. I coordinated interviews, secured the location for our camera and audio crew, and developed research and questions for our correspondent. Additionally, I assisted in gathering b-roll and worked in the edit room to help shape the final piece
Many young girls are growing up without a mother, but the older sister of a former NBA superstar is looking to change that with her mentoring program. Janet Shamlian shares more.