The Bail Project strives for cash bail to be ‘the exception, not the rule’ in St. Louis
A story I reported, wrote, photographed and produced an audio feature for that looked at a new grant-funded initiative to post bail for people who could not afford it. This story took a misunderstood topic and complicated process — bail and how it actually works — and broke it down to inform audiences about what it is, what it means for people when they can’t afford to post it, how it works, how it’s decided in a clear and easy to follow way.
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 for its second season.
Social video
To capture 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 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