Avery Miller
Washington,DC
Summary
Collaborative Senior Producer with over 30 years of experience in developing winning newscasts. Decisive team leader who has worked alongside the best anchors in the business. Innovative problem-solver with an approachable attitude and insightful critical thinking abilities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Producer
CBS Evening News
05.2024 - Current
- Pitch and coordinate daily story content from the Washington DC bureau for the Evening News line-up
- Producing the nightly newscast from the control room and updating correspondents on any updates
- Edit and write scripts, focusing on the latest breaking news from the White House, Capitol Hill, and other federal agencies
- Focus on storytelling and making sure pieces have compelling characters
- Mentor younger staff and encourage producers to allow less experienced colleagues to shadow them
Senior Editorial Producer
CBS News Face the Nation With Margaret Brennan
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Responsible for editorial content of #1 Sunday public affairs show
- Highly-competetive environment and made changes that increased total viewers and the demo
- Help book guests that match headlines of the week
- Oversee social media and notifying other media of breaking news made by show's content
- Assist in producing live show from control room every Sunday morning
Special Events Coordinating Producer
ABC News
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised ABC's coverage of the Republican National Convention including 20 members of the Special Events team.
- Operated in stressful environment with changing COVID regulations and three different venues - Charlotte, NC, Jacksonville, FL and finally Washington DC
- Assigned and oversaw correspondent/producer teams for multiple locations to handle show coverage and breaking news events under challenging COVID conditions
- Worked with ABC affiliates on convention coverage around the country
Producer, World News With David Muir
ABC News
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Filled in as editorial senior producer on a regular basis for the #1 evening newscast and successfully collaborated with ABC ratings team to execute strategies at improving viewer ratings.
- Produced live newscast from control room and supervised any story originating from DC bureau
- Worked closely and produced pieces with ABC Correspondents Jon Karl, Mary Bruce, Cecilia Vega, and Rachel Scott
- Helped hire, manage, and mentor ABC News desk assistants and interns
Booking Producer, Powerhouse Politics Podcast
ABC News
01.2015 - 01.2020
- In addition to World News producer responsibilities, supervised and booked high-profile guests for the weekly Powerhouse Politics Podcast
- Named 'Top Podcast' by Parade magazine
- Maintained a robust contact list of players in the political field including high powered politicians and commentators for panel guests.
Producer, World News Tonight
ABC News
01.2003 - 01.2015
- Produced White House and Capitol Hill pieces for daily newscast with Jake Tapper, Jeff Zeleny, Jon Karl, and Mary Bruce
- Edited and produced breaking news pieces and usually the lead story
- Traveled extensively and coordinated live interviews on the campaign trail with candidates
Producer
This Week, ABC News
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Helped oversee editorial show content with main anchors Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts
- Traveled extensively and covered breaking news for New Hampshire primary, Iowa caucuses and Tallahassee, Florida during Bush vs Gore recount
Correspondent
ABC Affiliate WBRZ
01.1996 - 01.1998
Associate Producer
ABC News
01.1995 - 01.1996
Reporter & Producer
ABC Affiliate KATC
01.1993 - 01.1995
Researcher & Desk Assistant
ABC News
01.1990 - 01.1993
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ05.1990
Awards
- Emmy Nomination for Face the Nation Interview with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
- Walter Cronkite Award, 10/23
- R.T.D.N.A. First Amendment Award, 01/22
- Edward R. Murrow Award: Baltimore: A City on the Edge, 01/16
- Walter Cronkite Award, 01/13
- Emmy Award for the Coverage of the Barack Obama Inauguration, 01/09
Hobbies and Interests
- Madeira School HIgh School Board Member
- Volunteering with Salvation Army Grate Patrol monthly that feeds the hungry
Timeline
Senior Producer
CBS Evening News
05.2024 - Current
Senior Editorial Producer
CBS News Face the Nation With Margaret Brennan
02.2021 - 05.2024
Special Events Coordinating Producer
ABC News
01.2020 - 01.2021
Producer, World News With David Muir
ABC News
01.2015 - 01.2020
Booking Producer, Powerhouse Politics Podcast
ABC News
01.2015 - 01.2020
Producer, World News Tonight
ABC News
01.2003 - 01.2015
Producer
This Week, ABC News
01.1999 - 12.2002
Correspondent
ABC Affiliate WBRZ
01.1996 - 01.1998
Associate Producer
ABC News
01.1995 - 01.1996
Reporter & Producer
ABC Affiliate KATC
01.1993 - 01.1995
Researcher & Desk Assistant
ABC News
01.1990 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Arts - History
Princeton University
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