As a former news producer for WMTW-TV (an ABC affilitate), my responsibilities spanned the entire newscast process, from story selection and writing, to show production and newsroom coordination. These clips demonstrate my writing skills, ENPS experience, and talent coordination during live broadcasts.
My senior thesis took the form of a podcast series titled "We Matter: Voices in Education." This thesis investigates the importance of - and pedagogy behind - supporting students' voices in high and middle school English classrooms. During one school year, I interviewed guests and wrote, produced, narrated, and mastered each episode.
In episode one, I interviewed teachers to document the grim realities of today's classrooms and the pivotal problems of a rule-bound and voice-less education system.
In episode two of "We Matter," I interviewed a teacher and a professor. They illuminate ways to encourage students' experimentation with novel instructional methods.
In episode three of "We Matter," I conclude the series and examine the realities of implementing an experimental and voice-centric curriculum.
Outside of the classroom, I provide Tumble Media with production assistance. Tumble Media is the team behind the award-winning children's science podcast, Tumble Science Podcast for Kids. Along with audio production, I have assisted the team with educational resources and website/social media upkeep. Here is Tumble's latest episode and here is our blog, where I have helped develop additional resources.
"Saving Animals with Rae Wynn-Grant"
When I worked for Tumble full-time, I managed Tumble Media's bonus interview episodes on Patreon. Here, I wrote, produced, hosted, and mastered each episode. I created compelling bonus stories with the unused interview tape from our main episode. "Saving Animals with Rae Wynn-Grant" details the fascinating world of animal conservation.
"The Path To Sincerity: The Life and Writings of David Foster Wallace"
Here is an hour-long audio essay I developed as an optional endeavor for a History course centered around biography writing. This audio essay documents the life and legacy of American author David Foster Wallace.