ALICIA LEE
Hyattsville,MD
Summary
Emmy award-winning journalist with extensive experience in broadcast media, recognized for a strong track record in delivering timely and accurate news coverage. Demonstrates exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, coupled with an ability to integrate feedback from producers and editors effectively. Proven expertise in producing, organizing, and editing engaging stories across multiple platforms, while fostering impactful relationships within the industry. Committed to advancing the standards of journalism through innovation and collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer, The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer
CNN
11.2022 - Current
- Won an Emmy award for Outstanding Breaking News Coverage of the Israel-Hamas War
- Front-row video producing experience for one and two-hour live shows
- Responsible for identifying, researching, and locating video clips
- Edit and cut relevant soundbites
- Creates and directs graphics to be made for segments at request of producers
- Pitched stories and on-air guest ideas
- Conduct research at the direction of producers and desk management
Production Assistant, Early Start and New Day
CNN
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Working overnight to help with production of two national morning television shows, Early Start and New Day
- Coordinates with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments
- Chose and edited exciting video for on air consumption
- Creates and directs graphics to be made for segments at request of producers
- Research and edit programming for broadcast
- Pitched stories and on-air guest ideas
- Coded fonts and banners in iNews and have experience using Vizpilot
- Gained experience in anchor producing and helps anchors prepare for their show
News Associate
CNN
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Print scripts for anchors, worked with live producers, show staffs and greeted guests
- Monitor variety of sources, including social media, wires and local news to assist in newsgathering efforts
- Conducted research at the direction of producers and desk management
- Helped with production of CNN Newsroom with Jim Scuitto and Poppy Harlow and CNN Right Now with Brianna Keilar
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Journalism and Film
Howard University
Washington, D.C05.2019
Skills
- Producing/Anchor Producing
- Field producing
- Video/Audio editing
- Story pitching
- Editorial research
- Booking guest
- News writing
- Strong knowledge of national and international news topics
- Firm grasp of journalistic ethics
- Creative Visionary
- Copyediting
- Effective interviewer
- Fact-checking
- Social media platforms
- Developing relationships
- Avid Pro Tools
- Adobe Premiere
- iNews
Accomplishments
- News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Breaking News Coverage of the Israel-Hamas War
Timeline
Associate Producer, The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer
CNN
11.2022 - Current
Production Assistant, Early Start and New Day
CNN
06.2021 - 11.2022
News Associate
CNN
03.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Journalism and Film
Howard University