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about me
Height: 5"11 | Eye Color: Brown | Hair Color: Dark Brown
Crystal I. Berger is a NAACP award-winning journalist and author of “Be Extraordinary: Claiming a Life of Purpose, Passion, and Prosperity.” Crystal is the inspiring voice for news platforms and global brands. She has the power to reach diverse populations around the world. Crystal's voice is heard daily as a speaker, host, and producer for FOX News in New York City.
WORK EXPERIENCE
DR. OZ SHOW, BLACK ENTERPRISE, MEDIABISTRO
Contributing Writer/Featured Guest
June 2016-Present
▪ Identify, pitch and write stories for digital platforms
FOX NEWS CHANNEL/FOX NEWS RADIO
Podcast Host/Writer/Senior Booking Producer/Affiliates Coordinator
November 2010-Present
▪ Host FOX News’ Extraordinary podcast
▪ Identify, pitch and write stories for daily 2-way affiliate offerings
▪ Coordinate affiliate interviews with FOX News talent and Experts of the Day
▪ Produce major radio row events by securing guests and overseeing event logistics
▪ Report for FOX News Latino and FOX News Channel’s Diversity Initiative
FOX News Channel Training/Shadowing Program
FOX News Edge/Fox News Extra, Weekend Programming
March 2013-October 2015
▪ Prompter practice reads 2-3 hours bi-weekly (supervised by David Clark)
▪ Shadow Edge/Extra producers (Peter Banad and Matthew Cantor)
- Assist with production of affiliate packages; edit scripts, select b-roll, rough cut edit
- Shot footage, wrote scripts, and conducted stand-ups
TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK Joy In Our Town
Fill-In Host
January 2016-March 2017
▪ Interviewed leaders in politics, entertainment, media and ministry
▪ Identified stories and pitched guests for segments
WEAA 88.9 FM
On-Air Co-Host
August 2009- September 2010
▪ Interviewed guests on topics relating to business development and implementation
▪ Hosted civic, charitable, and promotional events
WJZ CHANNEL 13, CBS Sports Department
Production Intern (120 hours)
February 2009- June 2009
▪ Provided technical assistance to engineers during sportscasts and editing sessions
▪ Conducted field interviews, edited taped footage and logged network feeds
SēN BALTIMORE Lifestyle Magazine
Freelance Writer, Host and Field Reporter
October 2007-February 2009
▪ Reported local entertainment and lifestyle news to an on-line audience
▪ Interviewed professional athletes, celebrities and local personalities
EDUCATION
Broadcasting Institute of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
▪ News/Sports Broadcasting, 600 hours
September 2008-July 2009
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD
▪ English/Education and Communications, Bachelor of Arts
August 1996- May 2000
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Black Journalists, Member September 2011-Present
PUBLISHED WRITINGS
FOX News.com | May 11, 2015 | Baltimore: A City in Turmoil
Black Enterprise | May 1, 2018 | How to Thrive in Trump Times
Black Enterprise | October 14, 2016 | From Mergers and Acquisitions to Small Business Success
Black Enterprise | September 28, 2016 | New York Times Bestseller Serves Up Some Inspiration
Fox News Opinions | April 21, 2016 | African American Voters Want Substance Over Style
FOX News Opinions | November 10, 2015 | Univ. of Missouri Race & Equality
FOX News Latino | August 1, 2014 | The Big Minority Opportunity: STEM
Mediabistro | May 10, 2017 | Emotional Intelligence and Employability
Special Skills
Experienced journalist with a passion for enterprise reporting. Skilled in Adobe Editing Suite, Radio Production, Television Writing, Long-form interviewing techniques including in-depth research and high-volume Public & Affiliate Relations.
Certification in News/Sports Broadcasting from
the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People | Freedom Fighter Award
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation | The Entertainment Industry's Threat to Minority Representation
JP Morgan & Chase Foundation | First Generation Leaders in Business & Innovation
United Nations Foundation | Social Media Global Day of Happiness Ambassador
Rainbow PUSH Foundation | Wall Street Project 20th Annual Economic Summit