KIRA COPLIN

Helped create, supervise and budget segments. Booked on-camera talent and released locations. Researched and help supervise segment/field shoots.

• Wrote, edited distributed copy for news releases, press kit and SAG-AFTRA magazine.
• Created, managed and executed the news release schedule media database.
• Created materials for media and publicists for the nominations, behind-the-scenes events and show day.
• Helped execute the social media campaign on show day monitored media coverage.
• Coordinated live pre-show countdown with CNN escorted talent in the trophy room during broadcast.
• Developed strategies for different social platforms to integrate them into the live experience.
• Collected clips and images for media and online packages to promote the show.

• Developed story ideas content for broadcast based on audience appeal and produced shows for special occasions.
• Performed producers' duties such as securing establishing budgets and managed crew on location.
• Composed and edited scripts; determined the specific A/V effects music to complete segments.
• Wrangled talent experts to appear on camera conducted taped interviews or narratives.
• Scouted secured locations for shooting, pulled and styled both wardrobe and props for filming.

• Planned the contents for publication according to the outlet's style, policies and publishing requirements.
• Prepared, rewrote, and edited copy to improve readability.
• Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax using InDesign.
• Oversaw publication production, including artwork and layout.
• Determined a story's emphasis, length format, and organized material accordingly.
• Wrote and edited Web page content.

• Developed story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
• Scouted and secured locations for cover shoots.
• Selected props, flora and foliage for styling shoots.
• Revised work to meet editorial approval or to fit time and space requirements.
• Wrote and designed Web page content.

• Planned the contents for publication produced photo shoots from start to finish.
• Wrangled talent, experts and models for both inside spreads and covers.
• Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability for both print and web.
• Hired writers contributors and negotiated payments for freelance assignments.
• Determined project goals and needs by consulting with sales and marketing teams.
• Oversaw artwork, layout and typesetting, adhereing to deadlines and budget requirements.
• Allocated print space for content according to parameters copy significance.
• Reviewed and approved proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.

• Around the clock, on the ground reporting in the fast-paced West Coast Bureau.
• Helped produce on-location shoots with celebrities in Los Angeles.
• Secured exclusives and broke news picked up by outlets worldwide.
• Covered major red carpet events and press junkets while cultivating a list of important sources.
• Recorded verbatim proceedings of courts other current events, using computerized recording equipment.
• Pitched exclusive content discussed issues with editors to establish priorities positions.
• Investigated breaking news developments, such as crimes, or human-interest stories.

• Developed yearly editorial calendars issue plans for popular lifestyle magazine.
• Created fresh content by re-developing editorial direction hiring new contributors.
• Introduced nationally recognized talent into editorial content.
• Sustained all final policies and operations maintained working relationships with clients.
• Hired writers and reporters negotiated payments for authors or freelancers.
• Allocated print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters.

• Secured interviews obtained exclusive footage for Oscar-nominated producer David Weisman's documentary.
• Single-handedly managed production when lead producer could not be on location; conducted filmed interviews.
• Researched and analyzed background information in order to provide complete and accurate information.
• Collaborated with producers to coordinate schedules, secure locations hire crew while remaining under budget.

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Master of Arts in English - Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, June 2006

Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Film Broadcast Journalism, June 2004