Ruth Underwood Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Supervised the production of programming for CNN’s place-based media, including CNN Airport Network and CNN’s AccentHealth, providing strategic editorial guidance to production team and master control operators. Managed and served as assignment editor for writer/producers and reporters. + Managed day-to-day workflow of multiple projects including setting production schedules and deadlines for graphic artist, writers, producers and editors. + Developed business, health and travel content for networks including CNN Airport Network and CNN’s AccentHealth. + Provided strategic editorial guidance on appropriate content for CNN Airport Network’s audience of 399 million people in 60 U.S. airports. + Researched and developed series concepts for new business opportunities and current programming needs resulting in new and renewed advertiser sponsorships. + Wrote, produced and copyedited packages, leads and tags. + Field produced segments in domestic and international settings, i.e., contacted story subjects, booked crews, developed questions and conducted interviews, obtained necessary permits, and directed photojournalists in filming essential elements for segments. + Managed production budget of up to $1 million. + Collaborated in responses to multiple Requests for Proposals resulting in contract renewals with major domestic airports.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Developed, wrote and produced health-related video content for a sixty-minute monthly program, CNN’s AccentHealth, distributed to more than 10,000 doctors’ offices nationwide, reaching more than 17 million viewers each month. + Researched health topics, interviewed experts and patients, field produced, wrote scripts, wrote leads and tags. + Managed production of Spanish-language version of programming. + Researched and wrote health-related stories for cnn.com/health. + Developed and maintained client relations. + Responded to viewer, client and medical advisory board feedback concerning program content.