PRODUCER REPORTER WRITER
Ann Givens
WORK
Nov. 2016 - present
New York, NY
Senior investigative reporter for national news outlet covering gun violence. Use extensive sources, public records and data to unearth exclusive stories about crime and policing. Partnered with New York Public Radio to expose a massive unregulated database of citizen DNA in New York City, and with VICE News to break stories on undisclosed policy changes at the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms under the Trump Administration. Shoot and edit videos to supplement print packages.
Sept. 2013 - Nov. 2016
New York, NY
Investigative producer. Won two New York Emmys for stories exposing government corruption and housing discrimination. Conceived and reported stories, wrote scripts, oversaw shoots and edits and created interactive packages for the web. Hired and managed interns and oversaw station’s partnership with New York Public Radio.
Apr. 2001 - Aug. 2013
Mineola, NY
Oct. 1998 - Apr. 2001
Staff reporter covering criminal and civil courts in Nassau County. Consistently outpaced the competition in covering high-profile cases. Covered New York City Hall and the state legislature in Albany. Assisted as an editor on the website and assignment desk.
Orlando, FL
May 1997 - Oct. 1998
The Patriot Ledger
Sep 1995 - Apr 1997
Quincy, MA
Napa, CA
EDUCATION
1995
St. Louis, MO
Bachelor's degree in English literature. Minor in Japanese language.
SKILLS
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Computer Assisted Reporting: Use Excel, Access, Tableau and mapping software to develop investigative stories.
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Video: Shoot and edit video packages using DSLR and professional grade cameras. Edit in Adobe Premiere, Avid and Final Cut Pro.
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Web: Familiar with most Web and blog content management systems.