09/29/2026
Another denial email for a job. Think I’m at 70+ now. For all the rejections saying “I lack experience” or “we went with someone who’s more aligned with our needs.” Here’s my experience…
15+ years of experience in television, radio, digital media, journalism, marketing, and content production.
1. Television & News Production
News Editor – 13abc Action News, Toledo, Ohio
* Commercial Producer and Marketing Assistant – FOX36 Toledo (WUPW)
* Creative Services Producer – 13abc/FOX36
* Television commercial production, from concept development to final delivery
* News video editing, promotional production and storytelling
* Field production, camera operation and on-location filming
* Writing and producing news promos, teasers and commercial scripts
* Working under tight newsroom deadlines
* Collaborating with reporters, producers, anchors and sales departments
2. Radio & Broadcasting
* Seven years of experience at Cumulus Broadcasting
* Morning radio show co-host for three years
* Promotions Director
* Radio commercial production and audio editing
* Voice-over recording and production
* Coordinating promotional campaigns, station events and community appearances
* Interviewing guests and developing engaging on-air content
3. Digital Media & Social Media Management
* Managing Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube accounts
* Creating short-form and long-form video content
* Developing social media campaigns and content calendars
* Increasing station website impressions by approximately 30%
* Producing digital content for television stations and online audiences
* Website management using WordPress and Wix
* Monitoring audience engagement through Google Analytics
* Developing multimedia content for multiple digital platforms
4. Journalism & Reporting
* Master’s degree in New Media Journalism – Full Sail University, 2026
* Multimedia reporting, research and investigative storytelling
* Writing news articles, scripts and digital features
* Conducting interviews and gathering information
5. Video & Audio Production
* More than 10 years of Adobe Premiere Pro experience
* Adobe Audition, Audacity and Hindenburg
* Camera operation and field production
* Video editing, sound mixing and postproduction
* Commercial, promotional and documentary-style storytelling
* Voice-over production and audio recording
* Experience with Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and Canva
6. Marketing, Promotions & Communications
* Developing television and radio advertising campaigns
* Writing commercial scripts and promotional copy
* Collaborating with account executives and clients
* Producing branded content and marketing materials
* Coordinating community outreach and promotional events
* Creating digital marketing strategies
* Email marketing using Constant Contact and Mailchimp
* Managing projects from initial concept through production and distribution
*pats myself on the back*