Melanie E. Bell

About Melanie E. Bell

Authoring articles on diverse topics for a publication and scripts for news features and breaking news stories and obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and minoring in English and Communications Arts and Sciences has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to be successful in a technical writer role. The success that I have achieved in my roles as Digital Media Specialist and Freelance Writer while working for NBC News Washington to locate, restore and edit footage for the Today Show, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Telemundo and other NBC national shows can be attributed to my mission to successfully complete tasks associated with technical writing and print and digital content.I strive to create accurate and informative digital and printed content for companies by conducting research, fact-checking and proofreading various types of content. My writing, communication and listening skills are the main reasons why I have been successful in my career. One of my goals as an employee is to identify the most strategic and cost effective ways to achieve the mission of an organization. In my career, I have contributed to improving the growth of companies by creating appealing content, improving my own skill set and training team members how to complete tasks accurately and efficiently in a timely manner. My career journey has allowed me the opportunity to gain the expertise and experience necessary to succeed in various writing roles. I excel in writing, editing and developing content, conducting research and using critical thinking methods to spearhead the management of projects. My selected areas of expertise are as follows:Professional WritingAmerican Psychological Association StyleArticle WritingScript WritingJournalism TechniquesFact CheckingProofreading Techniques Content DevelopmentI welcome you to contact me to learn more about my work experience and credentials.

Experience

1. Digital Media Specialist

   Nbc News

   Oct 2016 — Present

   Serving as a digital media liaison between NY/DC National News Desks and Satellite Operations for one of the world’s leading and longest standing broadcasting companies is my primary focus in this role.Some of my key accomplishments are as follows:Collaborated with approximately 10 producers to locate, restore and edit footage from approximately 1M files for the Today Show, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Telemundo and other NBC national shows.Reduced 50% downtime by eliminating steps in the workflow process and troubleshooting all digital feed related issues, including editing digital files to ensure high resolution.Successfully ensured that a weekly average of 500 video content of archival value has associated editorial information (metadata) and implemented proper labeling conventions.Trained 50+ team members, including digital media researchers and desk assistants how to complete tasks accurately and efficiently while complying with rules and regulations.Selected out of 10+ employees to work on special projects, including transferring archival materials when relocating to another facility.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)