As a Video Editor at USA Today, I converted footage journalists captured in the field into compelling content for their website, YouTube, and organic socials. My responsibilities were multifaceted, as I also developed all SEO and copy for my projects, developing a skill in eye-catching headlines while maintaining trust and honesty with my audiences. During my tenure, I also wrote, animated, and edited USA Today's first ever cartoon video stories, explaining complex and sensitive concepts that were otherwise challenging to convert into video.
THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC
An animated explainer on the roots of the obesity epidemic in human biology. I was responsible for scripting, animation, editing, and writing headlines/SEO.
CHRONIC PAIN
An series of three interviews delving into the lives of those with chronic pain, each with an animated intro. I was responsible for scripting, animation, editing, and writing headlines/SEO.
10 YEARS OF DACA
A story focusing on a migrant family's struggles with fluctuating DACA laws and statuses. I was responsible for editing and writing headlines/SEO.
DRYING LAKES & RIVERBEDS
An animated explainer about why water levels became exceptionally low in the summer of 2022. I was responsible for scripting, animation, editing, and writing headlines/SEO.
OVERTIME ELITE BASKETBALL
A day in the life of a student athlete at industry disruptor OTE Academy. Responsible for editing.