Passionate about using a diverse background in business, politics, and culture to report on the economic forces shaping people’s lives With experience spanning digital media, narrative journalism, and breaking news, committed to uncovering and telling impactful stories that resonate with audiences Ambitious, driven, and adaptable—thriving at the intersection of business reporting and storytelling to make complex topics engaging and accessible
Jessica Coacci
New York,NY
Summary
Thrives of sourcing impactful stories, and crafting compelling narratives that resonate across diverse audiences in business and politics
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Editorial Producer
CNN
08.2023 - Current
- Pitch, research, book guests for CNN's 9p primetime show including elected officials, lawmakers, important news makers, and celebrities for domestic and international interviews, breaking news, town halls and other special events
- Conduct pre-interviews/editorial with wide range of guests during breaking news, including victims and newsmakers
- Serve as network point of contact for sensitive guests during breaking news, assist newsgathering and contribute to digital site
- Maintain relationships with sources and contacts
- Collaborate with production team for arrange travel, tech and logistics for live/taped interviews
- Coordinate with guests in the control room & book guests on breaking news
- Pitch story ideas to executive leadership for daily coverage
- Travel/ field produce to manage guests during breaking news and special coverage
- Assisted with Debate coverage for the 2024 Presidential Election
Business Reporter
Substack/Self
06.2021 - Current
- Produces in-depth reporting and compelling storytelling on the intersection of Gen-Z, inflation, and culture. Creates engaging narratives that break down complex business and economic trends, making them accessible and thought-provoking. Specializes in narrative journalism, blending data, interviews, and analysis to craft impactful stories across written and audio formats
Associate Producer
CNBC News
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Pitched, researched, and produced segments; wrote copy for intros, chats, readers, and the show's social media handles
- Created compelling graphs and visual elements from various sources of data to clearly illustrate economic trends
- Booked guests, conducted pre-interviews and prepared guest notes for anchors
- Triggered graphics in the control room and served as a liaison between the production team and guests during the show
- Produce content for CNBC's main Tik Tok account, produce for main channel
Desk Producer
CNBC News
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Produce on-air hits for reporters, producers and field producers on tight deadline
- Write Amazon Alexa scripts and News Now update scripts for affiliate stations
- Write and produce CNBC Money report for WNBC, NBC News Now, NBC affiliates and CNBC Asia
- Serve as fill in for senior producers and field producers
- Bring breaking news visually to air promptly
- Produce earnings alerts: quickly located key information on earnings reports, wrote chyrons, and crashed on elements
- Field produce alone with occasional shoots for 'The News with Shepard Smith'
Breaking News Intern
CNBC News
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Wrote and pitched stories for CNBC.com, attended daily editorial meetings, conducted research, and participated in daily newsgathering
- Worked with assignment desk to monitor breaking news updates daily
Reporter
Shades of Long Island
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Produced stories online publication in Nassau and Suffolk County weekly
- Focused on representing Long Island's communities of color and minority groups
- Interviewed policymakers and nonprofit organizations
Reporter
Herald Community Newspapers
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Produced hyperlocal stories and headlines for online and print publication in Five Towns weekly
- Focused on businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic
- Created community guide to show culture in Nassau County
Education
Spring Course - Covering The Economy
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism
New York, NYJournalism
Stony Brook University
05.2021
Skills
- Content Creation
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Audition, Photoshop
- Nikon DSLR/Canon DSLR
- Google Suite, Office 365, MS Office Suite
- Conducting interviews
- Storytelling
- AP style
- WordPress
- Canva
- IPhoto
Awards
- Deans List Student, 08/21
- Girl Scouts of Nassau County Silver Award, 06/14
- Girl Scouts of Nassau County Bronze Award, 06/12
Activities
- Stony Brook University Cheerleading Team
- Youth Cheerleading Coach
Interests
Timeline
Associate Editorial Producer
CNN
08.2023 - Current
Associate Producer
CNBC News
02.2023 - 08.2023
Desk Producer
CNBC News
12.2021 - 01.2023
Business Reporter
Substack/Self
06.2021 - Current
Breaking News Intern
CNBC News
06.2021 - 12.2021
Reporter
Shades of Long Island
01.2021 - 03.2021
Reporter
Herald Community Newspapers
04.2020 - 11.2020
Spring Course - Covering The Economy
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism
Journalism
Stony Brook University
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