ANDREA LEWIS
Centennial,CO
Summary
Dynamic Senior Editorial Producer at CNN with a proven track record in content development and audience engagement. Successfully launched primetime shows, secured high-profile interviews, and led teams to deliver compelling live coverage. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team-building, and motivational skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments, and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure, and tight deadlines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Editorial Producer
CNN
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborative member of the senior primetime editorial team, determining the content and rundown of the show, applying journalistic standards, and integral news judgment.
- Manage a dynamic booking team to respond to constantly evolving expectations and workflow.
- Pitch unique angles on the day's biggest stories, and find the most riveting experts to talk about each topic on live primetime television.
- Pursue long-term, out-of-the-box ideas to increase content diversity.
Senior Editorial Producer
CNN
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Helped manage a team of booking producers, including supervising training, scheduling, and supporting career development.
- Secured high-profile interviews that significantly attracted viewers to CNN.
- Oversaw futures planning.
Editorial Producer
CNN
03.2014 - 07.2021
- Launched a primetime television show that consistently broke news and grew in the ratings.
- Led numerous live election specials each lasting 8 hours.
- Produced on-the-ground breaking news coverage alongside the anchor.
Editorial Producer
CNN
12.2010 - 03.2014
- Launched international long-form interview television show.
- Booked big name celebrities, athletes and newsmakers.
- Managed long-term relationships with publicists around the country to bring important interviews to fruition.
- Produced multiple live event townhalls on guns in America and politics.
Producer
CNN
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Booked guests on live, breaking news.
- Collaborated with Larry King, the Executive Producer, and Senior Producers to identify and produce the best, most engaging stories for the show.
- Produced legendary interviews with people like LeBron James and President Ahmadinejad.
Education
BA - Broadcast Journalism
University of Missouri
Columbia, MOItalian Minor
La Scuola Lorenzo D'Medici
Missouri / London Journalism Program
London School of Economics
Master of Arts - Strategic Communications
University of Missouri
Columbia, MOSkills
- Editorial management
- Content development
- Interview booking
- Live production
- Negotiation skills
- Event and story coverage
- Audience engagement
- Team leadership
- Guest management
- Show planning
- Story pitching
- Deadline management
- Communication skills
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member, Mali Rising Foundation
- Food for Thought
- Sacred Heart House
- Project PAVE
Accomplishments
- Emmy Award
- Peabody Award
Certification
- Social Behavioral HSR
- Management Essentials Leadership Training
- Leaders Impact the Future of Talent Training
Timeline
Senior Editorial Producer
CNN
10.2022 - Current
Senior Editorial Producer
CNN
07.2021 - 10.2022
Editorial Producer
CNN
03.2014 - 07.2021
Editorial Producer
CNN
12.2010 - 03.2014
Producer
CNN
09.2009 - 12.2010
BA - Broadcast Journalism
University of Missouri
Italian Minor
La Scuola Lorenzo D'Medici
Missouri / London Journalism Program
London School of Economics
Master of Arts - Strategic Communications
University of Missouri
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