DEMO Reels

Investigative Report: Chinese Smuggling Network Operating Through Telegram

Outlet: Daily Caller News Foundation

Roles: Producer | Field Production | Camera Operator | Audio | Drone | Editor | Color | Sound Design | Graphics | Editorial Packaging

While reporting from the southern border in San Diego, California, I worked alongside investigative reporter Philip Lenczycki to document a Telegram-based smuggling network allegedly used to help Chinese nationals enter the United States. The investigation followed leads connected to a Los Angeles County location where undocumented migrant women were allegedly being directed into sex work operations.

Field Reporting From Jacumba Hot Springs Near the U.S.-Mexico Border

Outlet: Daily Caller News Foundation

Roles: Pre-Production | Producer | Camera Operator | Audio | Editor | Color | Sound Design | Graphics | Editorial Packaging

Working alongside reporter Philip Lenczycki, I helped produce on-location coverage from Jacumba Hot Springs, California, documenting conditions and migrant activity in a border town experiencing increased crossings near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Fred the Afghan Dog — Short-Form Editorial Video

Outlet: The Resident Show

Role: Editing | Story Structure | Social Packaging | Analytics

Short-form editorial video produced for The Resilient Show focused on audience retention, human-interest storytelling, and platform-native social packaging. The piece reached over 1M+ organic views across Instagram.

Daily Caller Live With JoBob

Outlet: Daily Caller

Roles: Producer | Editor | Motion Graphics

Produced and edited promotional social assets for “Daily Caller Live with JoBob,” including motion graphics, pacing, and platform-specific packaging designed to drive audience engagement and digital viewership.