Michael Dudley Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Create, edit, and distribute content for Court TV’s live programming, documentaries, and digital deliverables. Coordinate with show-teams, field producers, and the assignment desk to produce trial coverage.• Produce and edit sensational, attention-grabbing show opens, teases, and promos.• Edit trial segments and packages under tight deadlines while maintaining the network’s brand standards.• Follow live court proceedings and high-profile crime stories; summarize speakers, testimony, and arguments.

Teach Public Speaking and Media Literacy to undergraduate students, providing feedback and support to help them achieve their academic goals in a high-quality online learning environment.• Facilitate dynamic online discussions, fostering an inclusive environment for diverse students.• Tailor course materials to enhance understanding of public speaking techniques and media literacy.• Collaborate with academic advisors and team leads to monitor progress, ensuring course objectives are met.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

PRODUCER FOR HLN ORIGINALS & INVESTIGATION DISCOVERYProduced historical reenactments for various true crime shows and network specials, managing the full scope of production from concept to delivery.• Read scripts, research stories, and collaborate with show writers and producers for storyboarding. • Cast talent, hire crews, scout and negotiate locations, acquire props, and managed scheduling and logistics. • Administered budgets of $7K-$20K and managed sets for <5 to 20+ cast and crew.• Produced 4 to 5 reenactments per quarter, while simultaneously overseeing various longform projects through the pre-production, post production, and quality control phases.

Greater Atlanta Area

Pitched and produced sponsored editorial packages and brand integrations, regularly delivering quick-turn special projects for morning and daytime programming.• Write and edit highly stylized pieces around human-interest, travel, and food, working closely with CNN and HLN talent to front and narrate packages.• Booked and directed photojournalists, traveled as needed to interview subjects and cover special events. • Worked in tandem with internal departments like Ad-sales, Rights & Clearances, and Legal. • Prepped and produced live field-shots, recorded segments, and oversaw look-live tapings for next-day morning show inclusion.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER FOR HLN's True Crime LiveSupervised selection of visual elements for global newscast and edited video to maintain order, accuracy, and approval. • Brought scripts and stories to life with impactful visual elements, archive footage, and research. • Managed graphics requests, package edits, and social media fulfillments.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER FOR CNN DIGITALCurated, edited, and distributed video content across digital platforms, including the CNN homepage, CNNgo app, and YouTube. • Repurposed televised segments for social media, using a content management system (CMS) to compose quality headlines, write copy, and select attention-grabbing images.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

TECH TRAINING INSTRUCTOR FOR CNN TECH TRAININGOversaw organized technical training programs for CNN new hires, incoming interns, and existing employees.• Created video tutorials and training guides, assembled presentations, and conducted trainings both in-person and remotely.

Greater Atlanta Area

Accountable for maintaining studio presence, operating teleprompters, and liaising between control room staff, show teams, and news anchors across all CNN broadcast platforms.• Oversaw printing, organization, and arrangement of scripts for anchors, incorporating breaking news and last-minute show changes.

Tampa, Florida, United States

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: TALENT RELATIONSKey contact for talent, sales managers, on-air producers, assistant producers, and vendor representatives. • Greeted on-air guests upon arrival, communicated their schedules, administered audio equipment, and facilitated microphone checks.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Production Assistant for The Judge Mathis ShowResponsible for overseeing large pools of litigants through their studio experience and acting as liaison between litigants and their segment producer.• Assisted litigants through the completion of waivers, compiled evidence, and coordinated hair & makeup schedules while maintaining clean and well-stocked greenrooms.

Bachelor’S Degree, Film/Cinema/Video Studies, Communications

Master'S Degree, Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management