BROADCAST
In traditional print journalism, quotes must be carefully attributed and neutral. Words are only followed by “said,” without exclamation points or emotional cues, to maintain professionalism. While that standard matters, it can be limiting. When reading my journalistic works, I often find myself hoping readers interpret a quote the same way it was delivered to me.
Broadcast journalism removes that uncertainty. On video, tone, expression and body language are visible in real time. The emotion is not implied or explained or guessed. It is simply there.
I think this connection comes from my theatrical roots. Growing up onstage, I learned to communicate through voice, movement and presence. Broadcast journalism feels natural to me because it captures those same elements, allowing stories to be both accurate and human.
Over time, I learned how to turn that physical awareness into real connection. Before the camera turns on, I focus on trust. I listen. I make people feel comfortable. When filming begins, the interview unfolds in an unstaged and genuine way.
In these samples, that trust is visible. People speak freely. Their voices rise when they talk about what matters. They pause, get emotional and share personal stories. That openness does not happen by accident. It comes from communication, presence and making someone feel safe enough to be real on camera.
WHY BROADCAST SPEAKS TO ME
Investigative Documentary
For “What Happened to the Novato High School Newspaper?”, I filmed and edited a documentary investigating the shutdown, return and final shutdown of student journalism at Novato High School. I researched court cases, reviewed archived newspapers and tracked down former student journalists across the country, conducting cross-country interviews over Zoom. I also traveled an hour away to film and interview a journalism adviser on location, handling all filming, audio and editing.
Conversation-Style Episode:
I co-developed and hosted a Hot Ones–style interview with my high school principal for The Redwood Bark’s YouTube channel, leading concept creation, question development and on-camera hosting. I oversaw the full production using professional mics, cameras, tripods and multi-angle audio. Both the (Red) Hot Ones' YouTube video and Instagram teaser are now one of the publication’s most-viewed posts.
"(Red) Hot Ones" Transcription Highlights
BEHIND THE SCENES
For The Bark, professionalism matters just as much behind the camera as it does on screen. I take pride in communicating clearly with interview subjects, setting up equipment the right way and running shoots with intention and confidence. This section highlights moments when that preparation paid off and shows how I approach broadcast journalism with the same care and ambition as professional newsrooms.
1. Professional interview setup
During this interview, the interview subject complimented my setup and professionalism. He also noted my preparation beforehand, including pre-interview warmups, thoughtful questions and sharing related stories in advance so he felt prepared.
2. Reviewing footage on-site
I quickly review b-roll and interview footage during breaks in filming, in order to confirm clarity and quality, so subjects do not have to repeat takes.
3. Filming alongside local news
The Bark often films side-by-side alongside professional local news stations. One notable example was during a Spring 2025 school board meeting. (Pictured)
4. Editing workflow: CapCut and Otter.ai
In post-production, I use CapCut and Otter.ai simultaneously to create documentary-style videos. I generate a transcript of each interview, then reference it while editing to quickly find strong sound bites , helping me stay accurate and tell tighter stories.
EQUIPMENT USED
The Bark is fortunate to be funded by the Redwood High School Foundation, which supports high-quality, up-to-date technology including cameras, SIM cards, batteries, tripods and microphones. This funding allows us to produce polished, professional-level content and experiment with new storytelling formats.
