Resume
Lily R. Cummings
Experience
wwl-tv | new orleans, la
Multskilled Journalist/Reporter | June 2022 - Present
Shoot, edit and write stories for broadcast and digital daily
Fill-in anchor on weekends, and weekday morning and noon newscasts
Front stories live in-studio and in the field
Pitch and research timely stories
Utilize social media for newsgathering and creating content
Assignment Assistant | October 2019 - April 2020
Assisted in the production of news and sports stories
Answered viewer calls and emails
Monitored police scanners
Communicated time-sensitive information to producers
ktul-tv | Tulsa, OK
Multimedia Journalist/Reporter | June 2020 - June 2022
Shot, edited and wrote stories daily for 10pm newscast
Executed on average 1-5 live shots a day
Pitched and researched newsworthy stories
Maintained talent-owned Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages while creating content for KTUL
Sinclair certified “Visual Observer” who assisted drone pilots in flight and camera operations
Fill-in anchor
cbs news | New york, new york
CBS This Morning Saturday Intern | Summer 2019
Worked closely with producers to research and gathered content for pieces
Assisted producers with shoots
Produced teases for show
Researched content from archives, Newspath and Avid Interplay software
Transcribed interviews
Monitored headlines and called affiliates during the show
Pitched relevant and newsworthy stories each week
wdsu-tv (Hearst television) | New orleans, LA
Morning News Intern | Spring 2018
Produced, anchored and edited packages, VO and VOSOT for the intern newscast
Wrote anchor scripts for weekend guest interviews
Assisted web production and assignment desk operations
Managed intern Twitter account
pythian market | New orleans, LA
Marketing Intern | Spring 2019
Created content for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Scheduled content through Sprout Social
Designed promotional material to promote three-five events a week
the maroon | loyola university new orleans
Broadcast Contributor | Fall 2016 - May 2020
Anchor, produce, prompt, direct and create content for shows
Executive Producer of The Maroon Minute | Fall 2017
Edited scripts, managed all shows and scheduled staff of 20
Uploaded final production and increased average views per show from 19 to 417
Assistant News Editor, Contributing Writer | Fall 2016- Spring 2017
Created and distributed assignments for staff
Wrote news briefs and articles
the shawn m. donnelley center for nonprofit communications | New orleans, LA
Firm Director | April 2019 - December 2019
Assistant Director | May 2018 - April 2019
Oversees and delegates to a team of 28 staff members who provide free public relations, social media, graphic design, videography and other services to New Orleans' nonprofits
Leads video, social media and content development teams for client and internal platforms
Acts as liaison between team and clients to ensure communication and project management is strong
Senior Videographer | January 2018 - May 2018
Collaborate with and lead video team to produce content for clients
Serve as client contact point to negotiate and discuss needs
school of mass communication | Loyola university new orleans
Social Media Manager | Fall 2017
Created and implemented editorial calendar
Produced content for Loyno SMC’s Facebook and Instagram accounts and analyzed engagement
Tulsa drillers baseball, inc. | tulsa, ok
Promotions and Game-Day Entertainment Intern | Summer 2017
Wrote game script and emceed live promotion events on-field
Assisted in game-day operations including promotions, sales, graphics, social media and video production
Promotions Assistant | April 2015 - August 2018
Led on-field entertainment to create an exciting and involved environment for fans
Trained other team members and managed time and stressful situations
Residential Life | Loyola university new orleans
Resident Assistant | 2017- 2018 Academic Year
Facilitated social, academic and personal adjustment of first-year honors students
Acted as a liaison between residents and administration to enforce policies
Education
Loyola University New Orleans | May 2020
B.A. in Mass Communication with honors, magna cum laude
Journalism Sequence, Minor in Marketing
university of southern california | may 2023
Master of Studies in Law (MSL)
Certifications, Awards and Honors
Certifications
NASBA certified in ethical leadership
Hootsuite certified
Google Analytics certified
awards
Heartland Emmy Award - DE&I Category | 2022
7th Place - Hearst TV News Award | April 2020
TV Breaking News Reporting Winner, Breaking News Reporting (Small) | Society of Professional Journalists, Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards | April 2020
3rd Place - Digital Video | Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Media Editors | April 2020
Bonomo Outstanding School of Mass Communication Graduate | Loyola SCD | April 2020
Student of the Year | Louisiana Association of Broadcasters | March 2020
Outstanding Junior Student Leader | Loyola University Magis Awards | April 2019
Student Campaign Flambeaux Award | Public Relations Association of Louisiana | February 2019
Best College Media Outlet of the Year | College Media Association | October 2018
honors
Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society | Loyola University | Spring 2020
Dean’s List | Loyola University | Fall 2016 - Spring 2020
Activities
radio television and digital news association | August 2016-Present
President | 2018-2019 Academic Year
Vice President | 2017-2018 Academic Year
Student Newsroom Reporter | EIJ Conference 2018
ignacio volunteers | August 2017-May 2020
Volunteer for Kingston, Jamaica Winter 2017 Service Trip
Team Leader for Kingston, Jamaica Winter 2018 Service Trip