WMAL-AM/630WMAL.com, Washington, DC
Senior Editor/News Anchor   2008 – present
Manage and edit WMAL.com, generate story ideas and execute daily news assignments. Also WMAL-AM’s primary backup news anchor in both morning and afternoon drive-times.

ABC Radio News, Washington, DC
Freelance News Writer/Editor (WGA)  2008 – present
Write and edit news material for America's leading commercial radio news network. Conduct phone interviews with leading newsmakers. Edit audio material for use in newscasts and news feeds. Produce and edit correspondents' news packages. Occasional on-air work as well.

Media Syndication Services, Washington, DC
Writer/Editor, “Real Estate Today”   2010 to 2011
Researched real estate market information, wrote and edited a weekly nationally-syndicated radio program, which was produced for the National Association of Realtors.

XM Satellite Radio, Washington, DC
Freelance Talk Show Host    2009 to 2010
Produce and host "The Morning Briefing", morning drive news and talk program on the POTUS Channel. Interview major newsmakers, including members of Congress, political analysts, economists and journalists in a nationally broadcast live show format.

WMAL-AM/630WMAL.com, Washington, DC
News Director      1995 to 2008
Complete supervision of an eight-person news operation in America’s most competitive news market. Editorial responsibilities included both daily assignment of news coverage and long-range planning for major events, as well as critique and review of news staffers’ work product. Wrote and produced daily morning drive newscasts. Performed news anchor duties as needed. Administrative duties included the planning and execution of a large departmental budget; hiring of news staff; capital and non-capital purchasing and general department head duties. Also provided critical counsel in all phases of station operations, including:

o Writing and producing on-air station promos
o Developing concepts for station promotional events and contests
o Analyzing and disseminating Arbitron ratings

Reporter       1987 to 1995
Created the position as Washington’s first morning drive street reporter. Covered every type of news imaginable, from crime and investigative stories, to election coverage, breaking news and features.

education

     S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication, Syracuse University