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 political figures, community leaders, and subject matter experts for the Political Forum show.•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)• Develop ground-breaking series that explores the legacy of Black women in Chicago politics• Work with dozens of schedulers and chiefs of staff to book each segment guest• Research and write each segment’s questions and script• Program host• Work with four different departments develop show branding and graphics, edit content and schedule programming to airLead Writer and Editor- CAN TV Channel 42 (October 2007 – Present) • Create public service announcements which accurately reflect the value and services of Chicago’s non-profit organizations • Publish public service announcements to air on CAN TV channel 42 • Published more than 730 public service announcements to date • Received a special commendation from the Illinois State Legislature for increasing attendance at the Assistant Majority Leader’s District Events, by finding creative and innovative ways to promote said events to CAN TV viewers.

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 travel times on Chicago-area roadways which were voiced, edited and publishedASSOCIATE MANAGING EDITOR1)Review stories submitted by Rivet News Radio reporters to ensure factual accuracy.

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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