Sylvia Snowden Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Research, write, edit and voice news stories to air during weekday newscasts.Anchor newscasts every Saturday afternoon.

Chicago, IL

• Hosted and produced CAN TV Political Forum show, providing a platform for in-depth discussions and analysis of local political issues.
• Conducted extensive research, interviews, and maintained a deep understanding of local, state, and national political landscapes to gather insightful information and provide accurate, up-to-date perspectives from.
• Managed show logistics, including guest coordination, scheduling, and technical requirements, to ensure seamless production and on-time delivery of episodes.
• Leveraged social media platforms and digital strategies to promote the Political Forum show, expanding its reach and fostering community engagement.
• Cultivated relationships with key political figures, community organizations, journalists and advocacy groups to secure guest appearances and foster collaborations for the show.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUfFVW3peUg

Chicago, IL

• Pitched, developed, wrote, and produced unique, high-quality, cultural conversations, live television specials and podcasts.
• Oversaw production teams, development of production schedules, booking of studio time, guest bookings, and pre- and post-production activities.
• Acted as the primary point of contact for talent and production teams, ensuring operational efficiency and fostering positive working relationships.
• Collaborated with talent and community partners to research and pitch compelling stories and programs.
• Led editorial discussions between broadcast partners, producers, editors, and graphic designers to produce visually compelling and engaging stories.
• Developed new show formats and segments, contributing to the ongoing innovation and evolution of the network's programming.

Chicago, IL

• Host - CAN TV Political Forum (November 2016 – Present)
• Anchor live, call-in talk show featuring local elected officials
• Book program guests
• Write and research questions for elected officials regarding their legislative accomplishments and current political affairs
• Create three new segments per week
• Collaborate with five different people from 3 different departments in order to successfully produce each episode Host/Creator – CAN TV UNBOSSED (February 2021-March 2021)

Greater Chicago Area

PRODUCER1)Write and edit breaking local, national and international news stories 2)Create eye-catching titles which accurately describe news events3)Fact-check news stories submitted to Rivet News Radio by various media partnersREPORTER1)Voice, edit and publish breaking local, national and international news stories2)Traffic Anchor - calculated local.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR1)Review, summarize and critique DVDs sent in by Oprah Winfrey Show audience members to appear on the "Pay it Forward Challenge"

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism; Broadcast News

Activities and Societies: Master of Ceremonies Missouri School of Journalism Spring 2006 Commencement Exercises, President~National.

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