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Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Greater Atlanta Area

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Atlanta, Ga

Oversaw all aspects of production for In Session (formerly Court TV). Supervised editorial and technical teams in the control room. Led brainstorming sessions to develop interesting trial coverage and book engaging guests.* Executed live shots on location during highly-rated trials, including George Zimmerman and Drew Peterson.* Produced documentary-style specials for big cases like Casey Anthony and the death of Michael Jackson.* Coordinated plans for cross-network coverage with HLN and CNN to maximize resources and ensure accurate reporting.* Produced this video about Texas Equusearch to enhance Casey Anthony trial coverage. Be sure to stay for the ending.

Atlanta, Ga

Supervised In Session's trial tracking research group which identified the most compelling court cases. Determined trials that would receive highest coverage priority and deployed resources accordingly. See highlights below. Managed the team of associate producers.* Launched Facebook and Twitter for IN Session to enhance social media coverage of trials.* Coordinated successful network relocation from New York to Atlanta, including hiring and training editorial, technical, and on-air personnel.* Transitioned network from tape-based to high-definition, digital format.* Developed innovative infrastructure necessary to support programming changes.* Picked the trials highlighted in this video.

Atlanta, Ga

Planned overall coverage and set tone for daytime news programming. Made key editorial decisions and prioritized daily assignments. Provided guidance to anchors, producers, copy editors, and writers. Conferred with Legal Department and Standards and Practices team on sensitive stories.* Managed a production staff of 20+, including all aspects of personnel development.* Implemented successful network rebranding from Headline News to HLN.* Guided team through changes from straight news reporting to point-of-view journalism.

Atlanta, Ga

Selected, wrote, and edited stories for live news shows. Communicated video production needs to editorial staff, media operations, and assignment desks. Created graphics to enhance coverage. Took charge of executing rundowns in control room in coordination with technical staff.* Executed difficult breaking news plans during live shows, including award-winning coverage for both Iraq Wars and the World Trade Center attacks.* Improvised programming changes while monitoring rapidly-developing news events like the OJ Simpson verdict and the Oklahoma CIty bombing.