Ebony Peeples-Valdez
Summary
Highly passionate and creative storyteller with over 5 years of editorial and producer experience in network news, radio and talk show production. Adept at pitching, developing, crafting and executing engaging live segments and taped packages, including celebrity interviews, award shows, human interest feature stories, breaking news, lifestyle content, and games. Seeking an opportunity that will allow me to continue my passion for entertainment and creating original, captivating content via digital or live broadcast.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Field & Series Unit Production Associate / Weekend Tape & LIVE Segment Producer
GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ABC NEWS
04.2021 - 05.2025
- Pitch, produce and write original content for tape/field packages and live broadcasts, including high profile/celebrity interviews, award shows, human interest, POP culture, beauty, and lifestyle stories.
- Conducted in-depth research, interviews, and book characters.
- Oversee, develop, and execute original and creative ideas for 2nd Hr LIVE segments including games, celebrity features and short form digital/social content; from pitch to production and distribution.
- Gather, source and order needed props and elements for LIVE hits. Brief anchors and guests, conduct rehearsal for assigned stories alongside show director and show runner.
- Field produced on-location shoots, coordinated with editors, graphic designers and ensured timely delivery of polished taped packages.
- Collaborated closely with and acted as a liaison amongst different departments such as graphics, bookings, props, digital, Standards & Legal teams to ensure all segments adhered to editorial and corporate guidelines, Senior Producers, Associate Producers, and Writers to bring special moments, breaking news, trending and creative ideas to fruition.
- Gather, ingest, and cut b-roll with an editor, prepare stills, and teases for affiliate stations and next day broadcast.
Production Intern
GMA 3 Sarah, Strahan, Keke
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Pitched new, innovative content ideas (with viral potential) weekly.
- Conducted extensive research and created producers research packets, coordinated camera crew and guest travel, responsible for field shoots clearance, sourcing props for field/studio segments and assisted with all studio operations. Served as a team runner and executed all general office needs.
- Assisted with social media coverage when Digital Associates were out and collaborated with the digital team to identify ways to advance packages.
- Prepped and distributed show rundowns pertaining to the next day's broadcast for daily production meetings and responsible for updating EP's daily programming grids.
Producer
The Yolanda Adams Morning Show - National Syndicated Radio Gospel Show
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Researched, developed, and gathered story leads for multi-platinum and Grammy award winning host, Yolanda Adams, and co-host.
- Collaborated with host and produced daily promos and archive shows for holiday replays.
- Collected elements for show - sound bites/clips from TV shows, events, concerts, live shows, etc.
- Assisted with imaging, running the switchboard, and managed all social media platforms.
Assignment Desk Intern
ABC 13 KTRK-TV
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Researched, developed, and gathered news leads and stories.
- Monitored social media and scanners for breaking news.
- Monitored competing news websites for story ideas and developments.
- Received, evaluated, and responded to a high volume of news tips from viewers via tip-line phone, email, or social media messages for story leads.
Education
BA - Journalism - Minor: Radio, Television, Film
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Houston, TX01.2019
Skills
- LIVE Segment Producing
- Field & Tape Producing
- Pitch, Edit, Write, Book Characters Excellent Editorial Judgement
- Coordination, Management Organization
- Digital/Social Media Management Production
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro CapCut
- Experience with broadcast software iNews Galaxy
- Pop Culture, Lifestyle, Beauty and Entertainment Segments
Additional Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of pop culture, news, lifestyle trends, and social media.
- Skilled at working with celebrities and bringing special moments to life.
- Flexible and available to work overtime, holidays, and weekends with short notice.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a self-starter mentality.
Timeline
Field & Series Unit Production Associate / Weekend Tape & LIVE Segment Producer
GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ABC NEWS
04.2021 - 05.2025
Production Intern
GMA 3 Sarah, Strahan, Keke
01.2020 - 04.2020
Producer
The Yolanda Adams Morning Show - National Syndicated Radio Gospel Show
08.2019 - 01.2020
Assignment Desk Intern
ABC 13 KTRK-TV
08.2019 - 12.2019
BA - Journalism - Minor: Radio, Television, Film
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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