I am a veteran journalist, writer, editor, producer, and content evaluator with 20+ years of experience across broadcast, digital media, remote production, and AI-related review work. My background spans writing, rewriting, copy editing, editorial judgment, research, script development, voice delivery, audio production, and deadline-driven publishing. I thrive on structured task work, content quality review, multi-platform storytelling, and remote collaboration, delivering accurate, nuanced results under tight deadlines.

Carol Batchelor

I am a veteran journalist, writer, editor, producer, and content evaluator with 20+ years of experience across broadcast, digital media, remote production, and AI-related review work. My background spans writing, rewriting, copy editing, editorial judgment, research, script development, voice delivery, audio production, and deadline-driven publishing. I thrive on structured task work, content quality review, multi-platform storytelling, and remote collaboration, delivering accurate, nuanced results under tight deadlines.

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I am a veteran journalist, writer, editor, producer, and content evaluator with 20+ years of experience across broadcast, digital media, remote production, and AI-related review work. My background spans writing, rewriting, copy editing, editorial judgment, research, script development, voice delivery, audio production, and deadline-driven publishing.
I thrive on structured task work, content quality review, multi-platform storytelling, and remote collaboration, delivering accurate, nuanced results under tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

News Director / Managing Editor at Lake Powell Communications
November 27, 2017 - August 15, 2019
Led newsroom covering local and federal policy, elections, and tribal affairs. Produced candidate interviews and moderated public issues forums; earned U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
News Anchor / On-Air Personality at CBS Radio - 98-7 KUPL / 106-7 K-Hits
July 15, 2005 - July 15, 2008
Morning news anchor and content writer; developed 'Locals Only' artist and community segment. Featured interviewer for civic leaders and entertainment guests.
Staff Writer at New Generation Media / UncleWebster.com
January 3, 1999 - April 3, 2000
Authored 200+ film reviews and op-eds exploring moral themes, gender politics, and media influence.
Label Publicist & Radio Promotions Director at World Music Distribution / Tinder Records
June 2, 1997 - November 18, 1998
Ran national radio promotions and publicity for boutique labels; wrote press kits and radio copy; coordinated artist interviews and airplay campaigns.
Rideshare Driver at Uber/Lyft
February 9, 2017 - December 30, 2022
AI Language and Content Evaluation Specialist at Mercor
August 20, 2025 - Present
Completed high-volume AI training and evaluation assignments involving language quality, voice, content judgment, and structured task accuracy. • Maintained strong speed and consistency across hundreds of deliverables in remote, guideline-driven environments. • Applied editorial judgment, nuance, tone recognition, and written precision in fast-turn task workflows. • Worked successfully within detailed instructions, quality standards, and changing task formats.
Independent Media Producer and Communications Specialist at Self - Looking For Urs Productions
March 26, 2015 - Present
Looking For Urs Productions / da Batchelor Party | Remote | 2015 to Present • Produce and manage social media content, video reels, TikTok profiles, livestreams, YouTube productions, and written digital content across independent media platforms. • Create audience-ready copy, multimedia storytelling, promotional assets, and branded content for Looking For Urs Productions and da Batchelor Party music releases. • Created Astro Fuzzy News Hub on YouTube and BlueSky and developed related visual branding, short-form content, and merchandise concepts. • Support remote language, content, and evaluation assignments requiring accuracy, nuance, consistency, and strong editorial judgment.
News Anchor and Reporter at NBC News Radio at KFYI | Phoenix, AZ
September 22, 2019 - January 12, 2020
Anchored afternoon drive news and wrote, edited, and voiced broadcast copy in a major-market newsroom environment. • Handled daily deadline pressure, rapid updates, and serious topic shifts with clean editorial judgment.
Independent Media Producer and Communications Specialist at Looking For Urs Productions / da Batchelor Party
January 1, 2015 - Present
Produce and manage social media content, video reels, livestreams, YouTube productions, and written digital content across independent media platforms. Create audience-ready copy, multimedia storytelling, promotional assets, and branded content for Looking For Urs Productions and da Batchelor Party music releases. Built Astro Fuzzy News Hub on YouTube and related branding.
News Anchor and Reporter at NBC News Radio at KFYI
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Anchored afternoon drive news, wrote, edited, and voiced broadcast copy in a major-market newsroom; handled daily deadline pressure and quick topic shifts with clean editorial judgment.
News Director and On-Air Talent at Lake Powell Communications
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Directed local news operations and produced news, weather, and community information for radio audiences; managed newsroom priorities and production flow.
Traffic Reporter and Audio Broadcaster at Audible Media Group
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Produced and voiced GPS-coordinated traffic reports for multiple Florida counties using map-based and location-driven workflows; delivered real-time updates with timing and pronunciation accuracy.
Anchor, Producer, Managing Editor, Reporter, and Host at CBS Radio
June 1, 2005 - December 31, 2008
Anchored morning news and wrote, edited, and delivered daily broadcast copy for fast-moving multi-show operations; supported newsroom and talent needs with dependable editorial execution and on-air delivery.
Producer, Managing Editor, Anchor, Reporter, and Host at Maverick Media
January 1, 2001 - June 1, 2005
Produced live news and talk programming, booked guests, edited sound, wrote copy, and coordinated high-pressure show workflows; supported caller-driven political talk and breaking news coverage.

Education

Bachelor of Science in progress at Portland State University
January 11, 2010 - November 12, 2011
Bachelor of Science in progress at Sonoma State University
January 11, 1995 - November 12, 1997
Moved to another state middle of term. Current level of work experience plus education is equivalent to BS in COMS
Bachelor's degree (in progress) at Portland State University
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026
Communications, music, and filmmaking studies at Sonoma State University
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026
Coursework in early childhood education, music, and theater arts at Napa Valley College
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026

Qualifications

U.S. Presidential Volunteer Service Award
January 12, 2019 - January 12, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Other
    paper Artist known as "da Batchelor Party"

    “da Batchelor Party” is my long-running original music project and creative alter ego. It gives me a space to write, record, experiment, and express parts of myself that do not fit inside a standard professional biography. Through da Batchelor Party, I create music that can be personal, emotional, playful, dark, funny, or raw, depending on where the work takes me. It is both an artistic outlet and a living archive of my voice as a songwriter, performer, and producer.

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    I created da Batchelor Party as a way to keep making original work on my own terms. After years in broadcasting, media, live performance, and music, I wanted a project that belonged fully to me, where I could follow instinct instead of format. It lets me combine songwriting, mood, storytelling, and sonic experimentation without asking permission from anyone. In that sense, it is more than a band name. It is a creative identity that protects my independence and keeps my artistic life active.

    The project serves listeners who are drawn to original music with personality, emotional truth, and a strong point of view. It also serves me by giving me a place to keep growing as an artist, releasing songs rooted in lived experience, and building a body of work that reflects my sensibility rather than someone else’s expectations.

    I maintain da Batchelor Party by continuing to write songs, develop visuals, organize releases, and share the work across dedicated social media profiles built specifically for the project, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Those platforms help me keep the music visible, connect with listeners, and give the project an ongoing public life. It is not a one-time release or a casual hobby. It is an evolving creative body of work that continues to grow with me.

    paper Astro Fuzzy News Hub

    Astro Fuzzy News Hub is my independent news and commentary project, created to gather, organize, and present information in a way that feels more human, more trustworthy, and more engaging than the usual chaotic feed. It brings together my lifelong newsroom instincts and my creative voice, turning current events, source material, and commentary into something clear, memorable, and distinctly my own. To me, it is more than a channel or brand name. It is part newsroom, part editorial platform, and part creative identity.

    I created Astro Fuzzy News Hub because I have real broadcast and journalism experience, strong editorial judgment, and a deep frustration with how scattered, manipulative, and shallow so much of today’s media environment has become. I wanted a way to keep doing what I do best: follow stories, provide context, communicate clearly, and package information in a form people can actually connect with. It also gives me space to combine my serious news background with a sharper, more playful creative style instead of forcing those parts of me to live separately.

    In practical terms, Astro Fuzzy News Hub is a branded news and content ecosystem. It includes the Astro Fuzzy identity, the visual newsroom concept, breaking bulletin language like “Zaps” and “ZAP ALERT,” and the broader idea of a curated media portal that can guide people toward trusted sources, commentary, embedded content, video, and themed editorial presentation. It works both as a standalone creative brand and as a flexible framework I can continue building across YouTube, BlueSky, my website, and related media spaces.

    It serves people who feel overwhelmed by mainstream noise, tired of empty hot takes, or hungry for a smarter, more personality-driven way to follow news and culture. It is especially meant for people who value independent thinking, progressive analysis, media literacy, and a voice that still sounds like it comes from a real broadcaster rather than an algorithm. It also serves my own larger creative and professional goals by showing what I can do as a writer, curator, presenter, and builder of a distinct media property.

    I maintain Astro Fuzzy News Hub by curating source material, shaping the visual identity, refining layouts and branded elements, developing page and segment concepts, and connecting it with my broader online presence. That includes my website, social platforms, YouTube presence, and the evolving structure of themed pages like the Astro Fuzzy newsroom environment. In short, I maintain it the way an independent media producer does: by continuously updating the framing, presentation, editorial direction, and audience experience so it stays coherent, useful, and unmistakably mine.