Rod’s Fruit Stand

1:49 | Vertical Feature

This vertical feature profiles Rod, a local community member who built an honor-system fruit stand through years of independent work and collaboration with local artists and growers. Our four-person team was given a prompt about community, and had the time constraint of two days to find and create this story.

My main role in the group was lead producer and videographer. However, I also had the opportunity to take on partial roles as reporter and writer. overseeing story development, field reporting, and visual execution. I worked alongside an editor to shape a concise piece that expressed Rod’s character and our creativity.

This story earned Second Place nationally in the Student Television Network 2024 Challenge Competition, recognizing both its storytelling and execution.

Local Feature Story

Top Gun House Feature

This local feature explores the transformation of the iconic Top Gun house into a tourist destination and a small pie shop. Through an interview with an employee, the story focuses on the personal and community impact of the site—how it connects visitors, supports local business, and creates a shared cultural landmark.

I co-produced, co-wrote, and filmed this piece, contributing to both its editorial direction and visual storytelling. The story aired live during CHSTV’s daily broadcast and was viewed by more than 2,000 students, demonstrating its relevance and resonance within the school community.

Alaska Documentary

What We Know Now That We Didn’t Know Then: Kotlik | 13 minutes

This 13-minute documentary chronicles a cultural and educational partnership between CHSTV and a school in Kotlik, Alaska, a remote Native village. The film follows a team of students and educators traveling from Carlsbad, California, to Kotlik to help establish a broadcasting program while learning firsthand about life, culture, and community in the village.

I participated as a reporter, filmmaker, and subject, documenting the process of teaching broadcast fundamentals while being taught by the community in return. The documentary explores themes of exploration, cross-cultural collaboration, and new perspectives.

The film was published, viewed by thousands, and later recognized by KPBS, extending its reach beyond the student journalism space.

Sizzle Reel

Broadcast Journalism Sizzle Reel | ~45 seconds

This sizzle reel highlights my on-air and field reporting experience across live broadcasts and recorded segments. The reel includes standups, live location reports, anchoring, interview clips, and magic-window segments, demonstrating my versatility, confidence on camera, and adaptability in high-stress environments.