SAMANTHA LOSS

samanthaloss@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Ms. Loss is an experienced media professional with an extensive background in media campaigns and social media. She has
worked as a producer, journalist and editor for a variety of local and national news outlets. She is currently pursuing a Master
of Public Relations and Communications focusing on Digital Strategy at Georgetown University.
EMPLOYMENT
NEWS CORP
Fox News Channel, - Live Shot Producer (Freelance), Washington, D.C.
March 2010-Dec. 2010; Nov. 2013- Present
Gather and organize elements for live reporter segments from the newsroom and field locations.
Communicate with show producers in DC and New York to ensure smooth execution of live reporter segments.
HUBBARD RADIO
WTOP 103.5 FM, Washington, D.C. - Editor / Producer / Writer / Reporter
October 2013 May 2016
Editor/Producer: Managed and booked hourly news lineups. Managed a team of reporters, anchors, writers, and assistant
editors to produce compelling news content for daily newscasts and for breaking news events including the death of Marion
Barry, the Columbia Mall Shooting, the Philadelphia Amtrak derailment, and the death of UVA student Hannah Graham.
Writer: Wrote stories, long-form interviews, and headlines for anchors to read during WTOPs National Edward R. Murrow
Award winning Afternoon Drive program.
Reporter: Wrote, edited, and voiced short-from reports on various topics for broadcast on WTOP DCs most-listened to radio
station.
Other Duties: Booked and coordinated live and pre-taped interviews. Wrote stories and produced content for WTOPs award
winning website, and social media channels including Facebook and Twitter.
NBC UNIVERSAL
WRC-TV, Washington, D.C. - Content Producer
January 2011 October 2013
Wrote stories, edited video for NBC4 local newscasts and Nonstop DC (WRC 4-2).
Contributed to seamless wall-to-wall coverage for major news events including DC Navy Yard Shooting, Boston Marathon
Bombing, and Hurricane Sandy.
Researched and wrote articles for NBC4s award-winning website, nbcwashington.com.
Created and managed content for Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms.
Production Assistant
August 2005 November 2006

TRAPEZE SCHOOL NEW YORK (TSNY), Washington DC - Media Coordinator

May 2007 September 2009
Served as spokesperson for TV, radio, and newspaper interviews.
Organized media campaign during Washington DC opening that resulted in sold out classes weeks in advance
Wrote press releases and handled media inquires.
Placed stories in numerous media outlets including CNN, Fox5, WUSA 9 News, and The Washington Post.
SINCLAIR BROADCASTING WBFF-TV, Baltimore, MD - Producer
November 2006 December 2010
Line Producer & Writer for Fox45 News at 5:30pm, Morning News, and Late Edition.
Produced newscasts for major news events including the Virginia Tech Shooting, and 2008 Presidential Election Coverage.
Field produced interviews and composed packages for reporters and anchors.
SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES
Newsroom: INews, Dalet, ENPS, Burli
Social Media / Analytics/ Web: Google Analytics, Parse.ly Analytics. Tweet Deck, Word Press
Audio Editing: Audacity Audio Editor, Adobe Audition
Video Editing: Avid Newscutter, Final Cut Pro
EDUCATION
Georgetown University, School of Continuing Studies, Washington, D.C.
Masters in Professional Studies PR & Communications
Coursework in Digital Strategy, Media Relations, Communications Strategy, and Digital Marketing

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Psychology

Expected May 2017

May 2005