KIM  CAROLLO

Reporter



EXPERIENCE

May 2010-Present Freelance Reporter/Writer, ABCNews.com
Report and write daily health news with a national focus. Conduct interviews with experts and gather facts. Format stories in HTML format for web site publication. Pitch story ideas during daily planning meetings.

December 2008-December 2009 Freelance Correspondent, Zootoo.com
Remotely produced animal-based news features from story pitch to final package. Worked with on-site photographer to develop interview questions and obtain b-roll. Wrote and voiced packages. Rewrote packages for Web site.

April 2006-November 2007 Reporter/Fill-In Anchor, WHOI-TV
Developed unique and compelling story ideas. Interviewed community members, lawmakers and experts. Wrote, voiced and presented news stories on-air. Filled in as anchor. Rewrote stories and added graphics for Web site.

June 2003-March 2006 Production Associate, ABC News
Verified editorial and grammatical accuracy of graphic elements. Researched content for lower third and full screen graphics. Ensured graphics aired at correct times during live news broadcasts. Organized and updated graphics library.

September 2003-December 2003 Intern, NY1 News
Helped gather MOS interviews in the field. Assisted reporters with live shot setups. Took calls at assignment desk.

August 2002-June 2003 Tape Coordinator, ABC News
Managed circulation of video library. Researched news archive for requested footage. Logged field tapes and interviews.

June 2001-January 2003 Press Release Writer, Newsweek
Wrote article summaries, press releases and media lead sheets for international edition.

SKILLS

Avid Xpress Pro, Vortex desktop editing system, Video editing
Mini-DV and DVCPro cameras, AP ENPS, iNews, HTML, Photoshop
Proficient in Spanish

EDUCATION

2005, Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University
Master of Science, Journalism

2000, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University
Master of Public Health

1996, Queens College
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
 


  Kim Carollo

Represented by:

David Brunner
(610) 767 - 6183

dbandassociates@msn.com

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