MORGAN WINSOR
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Reporter at ABC News | London, United Kingdom | January 2019 - Present
Pitch, report, write and edit stories for abcnews.com from the London bureau. Collaborate across platforms with editors, producers, bookers, correspondents, the foreign desk and the assignment desk to gather editorial and visual elements. Craft and develop original pitches for enterprise stories and features. Fill in as an editor as needed. General assignment beat with a regional specialization in Africa.
Breaking News Reporter at ABC News | New York, NY | May 2016 - January 2019
Pitched, reported and wrote breaking news stories on tight deadlines for abcnews.com from the New York City headquarters. Collaborated across platforms with editors, producers, bookers, correspondents, the foreign desk and the assignment desk to gather editorial and visual elements. Crafted and developed original pitches for enterprise stories and features. General assignment beat with a regional specialization in Africa. Traveled to Washington, D.C. to cover the government shutdown in January 2018.
Freelance Writer | New York, NY | May 2016 - January 2019
Pitched, reported and wrote stories for various outlets including San Francisco-based news site Work+Money and CherryAfrica, a monthly pan-African magazine based in Abuja, Nigeria. Articles included a look into rising startups in Africa and a feature on the first Olympic refugee team.
Breaking News Reporter at International Business Times | New York, NY | October 2014 - May 2016
Pitched smart, original story ideas each day and wrote at least one enterprise story or three to five shorter articles pertaining to my beat or a major breaking news event. Monitored social media and Dataminr for emerging news or developments on my beat. Covered a general assignment beat until April 2015 before adopting a focus on Africa. Developed key sources in Africa and conducted interviews via telephone and Skype.
News Assistant at CNN | New York, NY | March 2013 - October 2014
Supported all aspects of the news-gathering process. Chased stories for the New York assignment desk and wrote articles for cnn.com. Pitched story ideas to the assignment desk manager each day. Gathered research as well as editorial and visual elements for producers. Field produced with photojournalists, including man-on-the-street interviews. Logged interviews and isolated soundbites for television packages. Ingested video elements, created web-rolls and pre-cuts. Controlled teleprompter and ran scripts for CNN anchors. Prepared on-air guests for live and taped appearances.
Features Editor & Staff Reporter at The Review | Newark, DE | September 2010 - May 2012
Pitched, wrote and edited weekly news and feature stories for this 12,000-print circulation paper, University of Delaware’s independent student newspaper. Assigned articles to reporters and provided reporters with key sources and story framework. Edited articles on deadline with reporters for accuracy and AP style. Co-authored the longest article in the paper's history in 2012 — an investigative story on gender discrimination in the College of Engineering.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Greek & Roman Studies with a Journalism Minor from University of Delaware | Newark, DE | May 2012
Study Abroad: Ancient Greek History & Art History | Athens, Greece | Winter Session 2011
French Language & Caribbean Culture Studies | Martinique | Winter Session 2009
SKILLS
ACHIEVEMENTS, ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
Edward R. Murrow Awards from Radio Television Digital News Association | 2016, 2019, 2020
To ABC News for overall excellence in network radio (2016) in network television (2016, 2019, 2020), as well as for best website in network television (2016), best breaking news coverage in network television (2019) and best podcast in network television (2020).
Finalist for African Great Lakes Reporting Initiative by International Women's Media Foundation | May 2018
Although I was ultimately not selected to be a fellow, I was incredibly honored to be a finalist for this prestigious reporting initiative to Kigali, Rwanda, where I would have spent 10 days reporting on the topics of climate change and agriculture.
Member of The Newswomen's Club of New York | May 2018 - January 2019
The Newswomen’s Club of New York is the only professional organization exclusively for women journalists in the New York metropolitan area.
Member of The New York Press Club | April 2018 - January 2019
The New York Press Club is an association of and for working journalists and media professionals.
Member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority | March 2009 - Present
Originally called the Adelphean Society, Alpha Delta Pi is the first secret society for women in the world and forged the way for women in the fraternity system.
Member & 2012 Chapter President of Eta Sigma Phi | November 2010 - May 2012
Eta Sigma Phi is the national honor society for students of Latin and Ancient Greek with a record of high academic achievement.
Published Writer of The Main Street Journal | Newark, DE | Spring 2010 - Spring 2012
A student-run literary magazine published twice a year and supported by the University of Delaware and surrounding businesses. Clippings available upon request.
Dean’s List at University of Delaware | Fall Semesters 2008, 2009
The Dean’s List, an honor conferred at the end of the fall and spring semesters, recognizes outstanding academic performance by undergraduate students.
Bronze & Silver Medals from The National Latin Exam | 2005 - 2008
The National Latin Exam is a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Reporter at ABC News | London, United Kingdom | January 2019 - Present
Pitch, report, write and edit stories for abcnews.com from the London bureau. Collaborate across platforms with editors, producers, bookers, correspondents, the foreign desk and the assignment desk to gather editorial and visual elements. Craft and develop original pitches for enterprise stories and features. Fill in as an editor as needed. General assignment beat with a regional specialization in Africa.
Breaking News Reporter at ABC News | New York, NY | May 2016 - January 2019
Pitched, reported and wrote breaking news stories on tight deadlines for abcnews.com from the New York City headquarters. Collaborated across platforms with editors, producers, bookers, correspondents, the foreign desk and the assignment desk to gather editorial and visual elements. Crafted and developed original pitches for enterprise stories and features. General assignment beat with a regional specialization in Africa. Traveled to Washington, D.C. to cover the government shutdown in January 2018.
Freelance Writer | New York, NY | May 2016 - January 2019
Pitched, reported and wrote stories for various outlets including San Francisco-based news site Work+Money and CherryAfrica, a monthly pan-African magazine based in Abuja, Nigeria. Articles included a look into rising startups in Africa and a feature on the first Olympic refugee team.
Breaking News Reporter at International Business Times | New York, NY | October 2014 - May 2016
Pitched smart, original story ideas each day and wrote at least one enterprise story or three to five shorter articles pertaining to my beat or a major breaking news event. Monitored social media and Dataminr for emerging news or developments on my beat. Covered a general assignment beat until April 2015 before adopting a focus on Africa. Developed key sources in Africa and conducted interviews via telephone and Skype.
News Assistant at CNN | New York, NY | March 2013 - October 2014
Supported all aspects of the news-gathering process. Chased stories for the New York assignment desk and wrote articles for cnn.com. Pitched story ideas to the assignment desk manager each day. Gathered research as well as editorial and visual elements for producers. Field produced with photojournalists, including man-on-the-street interviews. Logged interviews and isolated soundbites for television packages. Ingested video elements, created web-rolls and pre-cuts. Controlled teleprompter and ran scripts for CNN anchors. Prepared on-air guests for live and taped appearances.
Features Editor & Staff Reporter at The Review | Newark, DE | September 2010 - May 2012
Pitched, wrote and edited weekly news and feature stories for this 12,000-print circulation paper, University of Delaware’s independent student newspaper. Assigned articles to reporters and provided reporters with key sources and story framework. Edited articles on deadline with reporters for accuracy and AP style. Co-authored the longest article in the paper's history in 2012 — an investigative story on gender discrimination in the College of Engineering.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Greek & Roman Studies with a Journalism Minor from University of Delaware | Newark, DE | May 2012
Study Abroad: Ancient Greek History & Art History | Athens, Greece | Winter Session 2011
French Language & Caribbean Culture Studies | Martinique | Winter Session 2009
SKILLS
- Extensive experience with conducting in-person and remote interviews, transcribing, gathering editorial and visual elements.
- Well-versed in CMS, Dataminr, iNews, Interplay, MediaCentral, MediaSource, MIRA and Storyful.
- Excellent with all social media platforms.
- Fluent in AP, CNN and ABC News writing styles.
- Eight years of academic study of French.
- Six years of academic study of Latin.
ACHIEVEMENTS, ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
Edward R. Murrow Awards from Radio Television Digital News Association | 2016, 2019, 2020
To ABC News for overall excellence in network radio (2016) in network television (2016, 2019, 2020), as well as for best website in network television (2016), best breaking news coverage in network television (2019) and best podcast in network television (2020).
Finalist for African Great Lakes Reporting Initiative by International Women's Media Foundation | May 2018
Although I was ultimately not selected to be a fellow, I was incredibly honored to be a finalist for this prestigious reporting initiative to Kigali, Rwanda, where I would have spent 10 days reporting on the topics of climate change and agriculture.
Member of The Newswomen's Club of New York | May 2018 - January 2019
The Newswomen’s Club of New York is the only professional organization exclusively for women journalists in the New York metropolitan area.
Member of The New York Press Club | April 2018 - January 2019
The New York Press Club is an association of and for working journalists and media professionals.
Member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority | March 2009 - Present
Originally called the Adelphean Society, Alpha Delta Pi is the first secret society for women in the world and forged the way for women in the fraternity system.
Member & 2012 Chapter President of Eta Sigma Phi | November 2010 - May 2012
Eta Sigma Phi is the national honor society for students of Latin and Ancient Greek with a record of high academic achievement.
Published Writer of The Main Street Journal | Newark, DE | Spring 2010 - Spring 2012
A student-run literary magazine published twice a year and supported by the University of Delaware and surrounding businesses. Clippings available upon request.
Dean’s List at University of Delaware | Fall Semesters 2008, 2009
The Dean’s List, an honor conferred at the end of the fall and spring semesters, recognizes outstanding academic performance by undergraduate students.
Bronze & Silver Medals from The National Latin Exam | 2005 - 2008
The National Latin Exam is a test given annually to Latin students across the United States and around the world.