These are video series I worked on through VidSpark, a program I led at The Poynter Institute in collaboration with the Google News Initiative to help local newsrooms create engaging social media video for younger audiences.
I oversaw the production of these series and provided feedback on creative direction and platform strategy. All three series were published YouTube. “Tomorrow Together” and “Internet Expert” also published to Instagram.
“George Floyd: How protests sparked a Minneapolis community movement | Tomorrow Together”
Tomorrow Together looks at how Minnesota is rapidly changing in the midst of the pandemic and after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Published 2020 by the Star Tribune
2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award Winner for continuing coverage of George Floyd’s death
Google News Initiative 2020 funding recipient
Role: Supervising Producer
“Were Florida schools prepared for a pandemic?“
What’s Brewing? is an investigative news series that takes a deep dive into issues affecting Florida residents.
Published 2020 by 10 Tampa Bay WTSP
Google News Initiative 2020 funding recipient
Role: Supervising Producer
“Misinformation Showdown: Can you spot a cheap fake?”
Internet Expert is a head-to-head game show where contestants use their media literacy skills to sort fact from fiction on topics related to the 2020 election.
Published 2020 by GBH News
Google News Initiative 2020 funding recipient
Role: Consulting Producer