This was my dream at one point. And now, here it is. My reporting demo reel.
It was all shot when I was working as a reporter for Columbia News Tonight as a student of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. That was the spring of 2004, and since then I have either not pursued the right opportunities to report on-air again, or suck so badly that I can’t get a gig working at it full-time.
You be the judge.
Rev. Al Sharpton Rally (01:30)
Intro: One contender who is still in the running is New York native Reverend Al Sharpton. He took to the pulpit in Harlem this afternoon to back a union locked in a contract battle with the city and to bolster his campaign for the democratic nomination. As Jennifer Neeley reports, even the workers skeptical of his motives were taken by the man they call “The Rev.”
Fung Wah BusControversy (01:26)
Intro: Chinatown’s discount bus companies are popular with students and anyone looking for a bargain. But Jennifer Neeley reports that riding the buses could be dangerous, and the competition is cutthroat.
WBAI Listener Vote (01:55)
Intro: A community radio station known for progressive programming could change format. A vote today creates a new board of directors. Some running for seats say the community-funded station should focus more on corporate donations. But, as Jennifer Neeley reports, listeners and workers we talked to think that’s a bad idea.
The Whole Enchilada
Here’s the entire resume tape in it’s entirety (in the format I would send it to news directors in), including standups and a little sample anchoring (although I had to remove the sports video due to copyright – bummer):
