Special Projects & Series

Bucket List Trip on a Budget, Prime Playlist, Brand & Product Partnerships, Heritage Month Specials, + more!

Bucket List Trip on a Budget

A travel series proving dream destinations are accessible on any budget. Developed creative strategy for each market, conducting extensive research to uncover hidden gems, local secrets, and affordable experiences that showcased each city's culture authentically. Produced videos across Cancun, Mexico, and New Orleans.

Developed story framework and coverage strategy from scratch - researching vendors, local experiences, and budget-friendly tips beyond mainstream tourist content

Conducted outreach to locals to surface authentic, off-the-beaten-path recommendations
Coordinated production logistics, including vendors, crews, permits (including international permits for Mexico), and talent.
Directed field crews and produced correspondents throughout multi-day shoots across multiple locations
Scripted and collaborated remotely with NYC editors from the field

Prime Playlist

Spotlighting the artists shaping music today. Pitched, developed, and produced intimate profiles of emerging and established musicians, exploring their creative process, breakthrough moments, and impact.

Led all aspects of production from pitch to post - booking artists, serving as primary liaison with talent teams, managing scripting and filming locations, field producing performances and interviews, and collaborating with editors to craft long-form storytelling.

Featured artists included Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo. The trust built with artists led to exclusive moments, including Kali Uchis' pregnancy reveal.

Pitched talent and developed story angles focused on connecting audiences to artists' journeys and creative evolution
Led on-set production, directing crews and talent across interviews and concert coverage - managing camera movements, lighting, and framing (including in complex environments like street shutdowns with large crowds)
Served as primary liaison between artists' teams, venues (Radio City Music Hall), and artist labels
Scripted and produced both long-form features for ABC News Live and short-form pieces for Good Morning America/GMA3
Shot and edited social content to extend storytelling and deepen audience connection
Kali Uchis' profile ranked as one of the most-watched videos in the Prime Playlist series

Brand & Product Partnerships

Produced high-profile branded integrations and partnership segments with companies including Apple, Macy's, TikTok, and Siete Foods - managing productions valued up to $500K.

Led end-to-end production for branded content, serving as primary liaison between brand partners and editorial teams to deliver seamless integrations that balanced authentic storytelling with sponsor objectives.

Work included product launches, red carpet events, cultural partnerships, and branded surprise segments across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

Led production of branded segments in partnership with major brands, coordinating logistics and directing crews under tight turnarounds
Served as primary liaison between brand partners, talent teams, and GMA editorial, ensuring alignment on creative vision and deliverables
Scripted and managed editorial approvals to maintain authentic storytelling while meeting sponsor requirements
Coordinated with social teams to capture day-of content and extend campaign reach across platforms
Collaborated with editors in post to deliver polished, brand-safe content that honored both editorial integrity and partner goals

Featured partnerships:

Apple - Apple Vision Pro Launch
Macy's x Oscars - Red Carpet integration
TikTok - AANHPI Visionary Voices
Siete Foods - Juntos Fund $50,000 surpise

For further breakdown on these projects - please see 'Brand & Product' tab.

Heritage Month Special Projects

A collection of original special projects produced for Heritage Months (AANHPI, Hispanic Heritage, and Pride), spotlighting identity, culture, and community through character-driven storytelling and high-impact live moments.

Led creative development and execution across each project - from pitching coverage themes and story angles to talent coordination, brand partnerships, live production of surprise events, and multi-platform distribution.

AANHPI Heritage Month Coverage:

Contributed to planning and theming broader AANHPI month coverage strategy. Pitched and produced multiple stories within the month-long initiative:

Bretman Rock: Redefining Beauty and Authenticity
- Pitched and scripted feature spotlighting Gen Z influencer Bretman Rock's impact on beauty, self-expression, and Filipino identity. Led research and interview prep, directed crews on set (managing camera, lighting, visual aesthetics), coordinated with Bretman's team, and sourced a local Filipino restaurant as filming location to integrate cultural elements. Produced short-form pieces for GMA/GMA3 and a long-form feature for Nightline. (Social Content: here)

AANHPI Makeup Moguls: The Brands Shaping the Beauty Industry
- Pitched and produced a video spotlighting AANHPI founders behind viral beauty brands. Booked all featured entrepreneurs, sourced TikTok content, conducted CEO interviews, scripted, and collaborated with editors to deliver a culturally resonant story - highlighting representation and industry influence.

Hispanic Heritage Month Surprise in Miami

Produced live experiential event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, managing a 30+ person production team, and coordinating all logistics for a surprise celebration
Sourced and coordinated brand partnership for prize giveaway, managing sponsor relationship, and integration into live event
Managed real-time execution of surprise element, ensuring seamless coordination across talent, crew, sponsors, and community participants
Interviewed all featured subjects on-site, scripted the segment, and collaborated with editors in post-production to deliver a polished piece honoring cultural contributions and community impact

Pride Month: PFLAG 50th Anniversary: Championing LGBTQ+ Families

Pitched and produced a multi-platform feature commemorating PFLAG’s 50th anniversary. Led end-to-end production, including logistics, interview prep for the correspondent, field production, and directing crews on set. Scripted the segment and collaborated with editors and graphic artists in post-production to deliver a short-form broadcast feature and long-form digital piece amplifying PFLAG’s advocacy, community impact, and legacy

Rise & Shine

A post-pandemic love letter to America. This destination series traveled state by state, highlighting must-do experiences, local culture, food, and adventure as the country reopened.

Led full production on each episode - developing story concepts, managing logistics across multiple states, scripting, coordinating vendors, field producing, directing shoots, and overseeing post-production editing. Produced episodes across Delaware, Las Vegas, and South Carolina.

Developed story frameworks for each market, researching local culture, hidden gems, and character-driven narratives beyond typical tourist content
Coordinated multi-day production logistics across states, managing vendor relationships, locations, permits, and crews
Directed field crews and produced correspondents (John Quiñones, Kaylee Hartung, Eva Pilgrim, Kenneth Moton) throughout shoots
Scripted all episodes and collaborated with NYC editors remotely during post-production

Up In Your Business

Celebrating resilient entrepreneurs and community leaders across America. This series highlighted people who turned personal adversity into purpose - from a cancer survivor running a mobile restaurant to raise funds, to a COVID survivor whose viral soda shop became a national sensation.

Sourced and developed each story, identifying compelling character-driven narratives nationwide
Managed all production logistics and scripting for shoots across the country
Directed field crews and led post-production to deliver character-driven stories full of grit and heart