I worked as a news producer for ABC12-WJRT in Flint, Michigan from December 2020 to October 2024. I produced several newscasts during my time at the station, from the weekday mornings 4:30 and 6 a.m. shows, the 4 p.m. show, the 5 p.m., and the 6 and 11 p.m. shows. I used ENPS for my rundowns. I am adept in writing scripts, elementing news stories, and crafting good television. I am also proficient in video editing.
Here are some examples of the type of work that I did at ABC12.
Live Zoom Interview
I’ve produced shows with live shots and interviews. One of my favorites was the Back to the Bricks Promo Tour on June 6, 2021.
(OPENING SOT)(ANCHOR MALLORY ONCAM) The rubber meets the road once again…
The Back to the Bricks promo tour is back — with a historic turnout as we told you Friday!
Car enthusiasts — spending the weekend in Boyne City– as we continue to follow every twist and turn for you on ABC12.
(TAKE BOXES)
Now — we’re live with Amber Taylor, executive director of Back to the Bricks.
What’s different in the Promo Tour this year?
(PC FULL)
(INTERVIEWEE ADLIB)
How has the classic car-lover community been responding to this weekend’s events?
(TAKE VO) (INTERVIEWEE ADLIB)
What are your hopes for the next Promo Tour stops?
(VO TOUR MAP)
{ON CAM TAG}
After another day in Boyne City with a car show from 1 to 4 this afternoon — the tour will head to Cadillac tomorrow — and Muskegon on Tuesday.
St. John’s is the tour’s final stop on Wednesday —
Count on ABC12 for coverage of the entire Back to the Bricks Promo Tour.
Live Rocket Launch
I’ve taken and timed live feeds of national events, like SpaceX’s Crew-2 rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center on April 23, 2021, at 5:50 a.m.
(HAPPENING NOW STINGER)
(ONCAM LEFT FLY GFX)
(ANCHOR: MATT) Happening now — SpaceX is about to launch 4 astronauts into space on its second operational crewed flight for NASA.
Crew-2 is heading to the International Space Station.
(LIVE PIC)
You’re taking a live look at the Kennedy Space Center…
SpaceX’s launch director just gave the go-ahead for launch… Let’s watch that lift-off.
(LIVE CH.)
<SPACEX SHIP LIFTS OFF :30>
(LIVE PIC)
The Falcon 9 rocket is now heading to the International Space Station.
The 4-person crew is expected to dock tomorrow morning.
Sports VO/SOT
I’m skilled at adapting to change. Flint Native Claressa Shields had her MMA debut June 10, 2021. It wrapped up after the sports team left for the night. I wrote and produced this VO/SOT for the morning shows.
(ANCHOR: MATT) In sports —
Flint native Claressa Shields — *dominating the cage in her M-M-A debut overnight.
The 3-division reigning junior middleweight and middleweight boxing champion is now undefeated in *two combat sports.
(TAKE VO)
Shields scored a third-round stoppage against Brittney Elkin — called by the ref when she had Elkin pinned.
Shields landed *90 total strikes — double her opponent.
In arm strikes — Shields commanded the cage — landing nearly 40, compared to ZERO from Elkin.
The 26-year-old athlete says she never doubted herself in boxing — but she came into the M-M-A fight with losing as a possibility.
(SOT :12)
<Shields: “I just had a ‘never quit’ attitiude every round. I’m like, ‘Whatever you do, I don’t care if she gets you in an arm bar, I don’t care if she gets you in a triangle, you’d better not quit.’ Never give up. That’s what I told myself.”>
(CONT VO)
Shields says she trained 7 months for her M-M-A debut.
The faceoff was part of Shield’s multi-fight contract through the Professional Fighters League.
Stay with ABC12 Sports as we follow Shields’ next events.
Sample Newscasts
This newscast showcases my ability as a producer to compile issue-based stories with breaking news coverage and localize national events.
This newscast is from the day that UAW workers ended their strike after reaching a tentative contract deal with the union. It includes live coverage, a breakdown of the deal, and what comes next.