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Jacqueline Kalil

Producer
Washington,D.C.

Summary

Experienced Emmy Award-winning producer with 10+ years of storytelling expertise. Skilled at crafting visually captivating, editorially engaging, and factually-accurate reporting. Understands how to navigate through today's complicated media landscape to effectively communicate the stories that matter most.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Producer II

CNN
11.2023 - 02.2025
  • Produces 'All Over the Map (AOTM),' a television and podcast series covering American politics through the experiences of voters.
  • Pre-interviews and books compelling voices for on-air, print, and podcast appearances. Since joining AOTM, I've conducted +350 background interviews and expanded our voter network to include over 100 civically-active Americans from across the political spectrum.
  • Pitches data-driven stories using CNN's 'Magic Wall' database to track and identify noteworthy changes in voting patterns.
  • Writes, edits and fact-checks AOTM content (television & podcast scripts, press releases, and digital writes).
  • Supports CNN Digital by filming and photographing behind-the-scenes elements and correspondent-exclusives in the field.

Digital Journalist

CBS News
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Produced Saturday Politics, a weekly round-up of the most noteworthy stories coming out of Washington.
  • Covered the House and Senate on Capitol Hill, providing in-depth reporting and real-time coverage of legislative activity, key hearings, and breaking news events.
  • Wrote daily editorial notes on the state of play in Congress, analyzing developments and flagging key soundbites and noteworthy stories for network broadcast.
  • Shot interviews, B-roll, and live coverage of breaking news events, ensuring timely and impactful delivery of content.

Associate Producer

60 Minutes
06.2017 - 01.2022
  • Produced interview and B-roll shoots for a wide range of projects, both domestically and internationally, including high-profile interviews with state leaders, whistleblowers, and celebrities.
  • Fact-checked scripts utilizing a network of first-hand sources and industry experts.
  • Oversaw post-production activities including video editing, sound mixing, color correction, and graphics creation.
  • Produced videos and wrote articles giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how 60 Minutes stories are made.
  • Created and managed production schedules and shoot budgets.
  • Wrote promotional copy.

Producer/Co-Producer

60 Minutes+
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Pitched and produced original stories, including "Taking Facebook to Court," which became one of 60 Minutes' most-streamed segments on Paramount+.
  • Wrote and fact-checked scripts and interview questions.
  • Managed shoot budgets.

Anchor/Reporter

WABG-TV
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Anchored the morning news Monday-Friday
  • Reported on breaking news and investigative stories
  • Shot and edited packages

Education

Master of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

City, University of London
London, U.K.
09.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Media, Culture and Communication

New York University
New York, NY
09.2011 - 01.2015

Skills

  • Visual storytelling
  • Production operations
  • Writing, proofreading, and fact-checking copy
  • Project management & budgeting
  • Investigative research (LexisNexis)
  • Video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro)
  • Videography and photography

Awards And Nominations

  • NABJ Award, 2021, 60 in 6: Covid and Race (Co-producer)
  • Emmy Nomination, 2021, 60 Minutes: Joaquin Phoenix (Associate Producer)
  • Emmy Award, 2020, 60 Minutes: Nadia (Co-producer)
  • Emmy Nomination, 2019, 60 Minutes: A Plastic Plague (Associate Producer)

Timeline

Producer II

CNN
11.2023 - 02.2025

Digital Journalist

CBS News
04.2022 - 11.2023

Producer/Co-Producer

60 Minutes+
03.2020 - 08.2021

Associate Producer

60 Minutes
06.2017 - 01.2022

Anchor/Reporter

WABG-TV
06.2016 - 06.2017

Master of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

City, University of London
09.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Media, Culture and Communication

New York University
09.2011 - 01.2015
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