Hello! I'm Megan
I am a news producer with a passion for entertainment and local news and events. At Spectrum News, I have produced hundreds of segments for LA Times Today. I have expertise in all areas of news, from entertainment to politics. I believe that the news is a vital part of our society and want to serve my community by producing informative, exciting, and dynamic newscasts. My experience producing at Spectrum News 1 and at KABC-TV has given me a profound passion for a career in news production. I have varied experience at several internships, from development for a production company to production management at E! News. I am adept at both print and broadcast journalism, and have the skills necessary to work in the news and entertainment industries.
EXPERIENCE
January 2020-May 2020
Production Management Intern
E! News
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Prepared cast reports, art requests, and greenroom accommodation for shows like E! News and Daily Pop
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Assisted with live coverage for major awards shows like the Academy Awards and Grammy Awards
August 2019-December 2019
Development Intern
Grey Matter Productions
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Evaluated incoming scripts and researched projects for adaptation in features and television
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Covered phones and performed assistant tasks for executives
June 2019-August 2019
News Intern
KTVU Fox 2
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Worked in the newsroom to create rundowns, assignments, stories for morning, daytime, and nightly newscasts
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Shadowed teams in all departments including producers, writers, editors, community affairs, and reporters
EDUCATION
July 2021-Present
Associate Producer
LA Times Today, Spectrum News 1
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Pitched, wrote, and produced segments for the news magazine show
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Produced segments like Essential California, Patt Says, and This Day in History
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Operated teleprompter, compiled talent sheets, prepared promos
October 2020-July 2021
News Assistant
KABC - TV
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Assisted the assignment desk editors, pulled file footage, and operated teleprompter for KABC newscasts
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Worked alongside producers and reporters to execute stories for morning and evening newscasts
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Edited digital video stories for the KABC website and social media platforms
August 2020-March 2021
Social Media Assistant
TechSesh
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Worked with the CEO to grow the company’s Instagram following and increase engagement
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Planned social feeds, worked on video reviews of tech products, and blog promotion
January 2020-May 2020
Production Management Intern
E! News
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Prepared cast reports, art requests, and greenroom accommodation for shows like E! News and Daily Pop
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Assisted with live coverage for major awards shows like the Academy Awards and Grammy Awards
June 2019-August 2019
News Intern
KTVU Fox 2
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Worked in the newsroom to create rundowns, assignments, stories for morning, daytime, and nightly newscasts
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Shadowed teams in all departments including producers, writers, editors, community affairs, and reporters
January 2019-May 2019
Executive Producer
Annenberg Media's "The Buzz"
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Oversaw producers and correspondents to execute Annenberg Media’s weekly Facebook Live broadcast covering entertainment and pop culture news
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Operated control room, teleprompter, cameras, and queued floor management
2017-2020
Bachelor's Degree
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
I studied journalism at USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. At USC, I worked at Annenberg Media, a student-run newsroom, as an entertainment news editor, executive producer "The Buzz," and producer for Annenberg TV News. I was also a member of several honors societies, Gamma Phi Beta sorority, and several off-campus internships.
2016-2017
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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS
As part of the USC Trojan Transfer Plan, I spent my feshman year abroad in Paris, France. I studied several subjects, such as Parisian architecture, history, and French.
WORK SAMPLES
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite - Advanced
Mac Platforms - Advanced
iNews - Advanced
Adobe Creative Suite - Proficient
French - Intermediate
Social Platforms - Advanced
EXPERTISE
JOURNALISM
I have a Bachelor's degree in journalism, and I use those skills daily in my job. I am adept at newsgathering, familiar with AP Style, and passionate about getting things right. I am especially passionate about entertainment news and the entertainment industry. I have experience with broadcast, digital, and print journalism.
PRODUCTION
I started my production career in school, overseeing ATVN and "The Buzz." I have worked both in-studio and in the field producing segments and packages for nightly newscasts and longform projects. I am timely and learn quickly on the job.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
As a digital native, I have grown up with social media. I took this skill into my role with TechSesh.co, where I managed a tech-influencer's social accounts. I curated social feeds, made social media calendars, and worked with brands for sponsored posts.