This is my reel that won a Chicago/Midwest Emmy. Winning this award was really special for me, as it represented a new chapter in my career.
Aug. 2017 – Rob Stafford’s Return
I produced and helped write this story. NBC Chicago anchor Rob Stafford shares the up-and-down health battle that took him away from the station for six months. But he’s back! …
Favorite Stories
I’ve been privileged to work with some very talented reporters and producers over past few years. This is a sampling of some of my favorite stories.
Contact Me
About Zach Emotional, visually compelling stories are what I live to create. I believe a well-told story can have real impact, and occasionally even do a little good in the …
Pravin Varughese
Pravin Varughese disappeared in February of 2014. His body was later found in the woods in Carbondale, Ill., where he attended college. The initial story: Pravin got lost in the …
Jack Ruby
Jack Ruby “Thought He Was Going to Be a Hero,” Niece Says
Elzie Higginbottom
I produced the graphics and edited Dick Johnson’s report on Elzie Higginbottom, the former chair of the Housing Authority of Cook County. Higginbottom’s company got paid more than $3 million …