Work samples
A multimedia project I developed and produced that highlights an initiative designed to post bail for people who cannot afford it. This digital story and accompanying audio feature — which I reported, wrote, photographed, produced and voiced — translate a complex and often misunderstood policy issue into clear, human-centered storytelling. I explained what bail is, how it works, how judges determine it and what the consequences are for people who can’t afford it. This piece educated the public while amplifying the mission of a grant-funded program and demonstrates my ability to explain complicated systems using compelling storytelling.
An audio story I reported and produced in collaboration with 17-year-old Fanta Kaba, a participant in WNYC’s Radio Rookies program, that examines a controversial public-private partnership that’s reshaping the way the New York City Housing Authority operates.
As producer and editor for the piece, I researched and reported the story alongside Fanta and shaped the narrative structure. We worked closely to script the piece in Fanta’s voice while ensuring our reporting explained this complicated program in an accessible way.
I later pitched this reporting to NPR’s Code Switch podcast, resulting in a 40-minute episode that I co-produced, which significantly expanded the reach of our work. This work was also featured on WNYC’s Notes from America with Kai Wright, where it became a full episode that I co-edited. (This story was part of a series I developed and produced on gentrification, housing and the meaning of home.)
I conceived of, scripted, shot and edited this Instagram “commercial” to reintroduce The Bell and Chalkbeat’s audience to P.S. Weekly, a podcast focused on education issues, for its second season.
Social video
To amplify student excitement for Civics for All Week, I worked with high school senior Katelyn on this reel, which quickly became one of The Bell’s most-shared Instagram videos. I came up with the idea, wrote out a shot list, remotely directed Katelyn, scripted the reel in her voice and edited the final video. I also reached out to Civics for All, a project of NYC Public Schools, to pitch the video as a collaborative co-post for additional reach.
Video for newspapers
On Friday nights, and most other days, Jaheem Washington is a performer. He’s the starting running back for the Palmetto Ridge football team, an integral part of one of the area’s most prolific offenses, and the co-center snare drum for the marching band, which he joins during halftime of games for its performances.
Produced for naplesnews.com, 2014
The family and loved ones of 2-year-old Savannah Hurst are devoted to bringing joy and love to her final days.
Produced for naplesnews.com, 2013