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Diane M.

Woodridge, IL, USA

1 review

$250 - $800 / Day

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About Diane

I have been a story teller and seeker of truth my entire life. I have been working as a broadcast journalist for more than 15 years. I have been focusing on investigative stories and in-depth pieces for the past several years. I seek out stories that will engage viewers and leave them with something to remember, to add knowledge that can enhance their life in the long term in addition to entertaining them in the short term. I like to spotlight injustices to bring about awareness. These kinds of messages can impact people in a way that motivates them to improve the world. I like to spotlight potential dangers, especially ones involving children, because they are the world's future. My perspective on issues is influenced by my personal life. I am a devoted mother and caring wife. I am a second generation Italian-American from the western suburbs of Chicago. I am a sports fan, bicycle rider, and environmentalist who eschews consumerism but is trapped in the pitfalls of parenthood.

Top Reviews

  • May 2016

    Diane has been great to work with. She's creative, quick and insightful. Such a great partner for us! Jennifer

    - Jennifer from Working Mother Media

Top Services

  • Video Editor - News

    1 review
  • Reporter / Journalist

  • On-Air Reporter / Host

Top Projects

  • Technology Product Video

    • News Shooter / Video Journalist
    • Commercial DP
    • Reporter / Journalist
    • On-Air Reporter / Host

    I met with the owner of a technology company who wanted to create a video demonstrating the value of his product and brainstormed ways to present this information in an engaging way suited to his audience of car dealership managers. I researched the technology, conducted interviews, hired and supervised videographer and editor, logged, wrote the script, chose the shots, and produced final video.

  • Food Trend Reporter Package

    • News Shooter / Video Journalist
    • Reporter / Journalist
    • On-Air Reporter / Host

    New local food companies are eating away the market share of major manufacturers because of preferences for natural ingredients. I pitched this story and completed all elements of it. I researched, set up shoots, conducted interviews, obtained b-roll, logged, wrote, produced, supervised the editing and delivered the story on-air.

  • Education Trend Reporter Package

    • Reporter / Journalist
    • On-Air Reporter / Host

    A growing number of students are attending high school online to avoid bullying and other reasons. I pitched this story and completed it in its entirety. I did all the research, set up, interviews, supervising videographer, logging, writing, narrating, supervising editor, introducing the story live from the set.

  • Business Trend Reporter Package

    • Reporter / Journalist

    The tuxedo market is shrinking because more weddings are casual, yet several new tuxedo rental companies have snagged millions in venture capital. I pitched a story on this trend to "Business First AM," a nationally syndicated financial news show. I researched and wrote all elements of the story. I produced the entire news package, supervising an apprentice photographer and editor.

  • 30 Sec SLIDESHOW: How to get your kids to help out more at home

    • Video Editor - News

    Produced for Working Mother Media on Storyhunter

    May 2016

Equipment

Video

  • Full HD video camera
  • GoPro or equivalent

Audio

  • Wireless lavalier mic
  • Shotgun mic

Miscellaneous

  • Lighting kit

All Services

Production Support

  • On-Air Reporter / Host
  • Commercial DP
  • Documentary DP
  • News Shooter / Video Journalist
  • Reporter / Journalist

Post-Production

  • Sound Mixer
  • Video Editor - Commercial
  • Video Editor - Documentary
  • Video Editor - News

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