Cyrena Allen
News Producer
Houston,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Associate Producer with a proven track record at Fox 26 KRIV Houston and Black News Channel, elevating show reputation through innovative content creation and high-profile guest acquisition. Expert in Newswriting and Team Collaboration, significantly increased audience engagement. Versed in research talent relations and social media management, adept at meeting tight deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer
Fox 26 KRIV Houston
06.2022 - Current
- Supported producers in decision-making processes, contributing valuable insights from a diverse range of perspectives.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions that resulted in innovative ideas for new television shows or documentary films.
- Assist in writing and producing live coverage for morning shows.
- Write cold scripts for weekend morning shows, including coverage of shootings, house fires, etc.
- Produce live segments for shows.
- Create graphics for teases.
- Pull sound for live shows
- Assisted in the development of creative concepts that led to increased audience engagement.
Associate Booking Producer
Black News Channel
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events, pop culture trends, and industry news to inform guest selection.
- Elevated show reputation by securing interviews with influential figures, attracting new viewers and boosting overall credibility.
- Increased viewer engagement by identifying and booking high-profile guests for television shows.
- Streamlined booking processes through effective communication and organization, reducing scheduling conflicts and cancellations.
- Conduct research to identify and select articles central to black and brown communities.
- Pitch selected articles that were timely and relevant and helped assign stories to correspondents for news packages.
- Contact and locate potential guests through research and social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter).
- Conduct daily morning meetings with producers for correspondent schedules.
- Build the correspondents' schedule using Excel and send out to teams daily.
Associate Producer
Black News Channel
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Supported producers in decision-making processes, contributing valuable insights from a diverse range of perspectives.
- Produced and edited live show scripts and features for BNC Prime Weekend.
- Assisted in writing scripts as needed, including political scripts, lead-ins to packages, etc.
- Wrote teases and interview questions for BNC Live (weekday) segments.
- Assisted producer with the show; line produced and communicated with the directors and anchors to ensure smooth running.
- Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12.2021
Skills
- Chyron Luci
- Media Encoder
- iNews
- ENPS
- Axis
- Adobe Premiere
- Excel Spreadsheet
- News writing
- Team Collaboration
- Client Communication
- Strong news editorial judgment
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Social media management
https://youtu.be/TJDwtw3pkNM?si=qwvuUNroQ31Za676
This is a reel showcases various stories that I have written while working as an associate producer for The Black News Channel.
Timeline
Associate Producer
Fox 26 KRIV Houston
06.2022 - Current
Associate Booking Producer
Black News Channel
09.2021 - 03.2022
Associate Producer
Black News Channel
05.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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