Mark Friedman
Setauket,NY
Summary
Talented Manager, Producer, Writer and content creator offering 40-year background in creative copywriting, editing and directing projects. Skilled communicator adept at collaborating effectively and cohesively with multidisciplinary teams and contract professionals. Quality-driven Editor with superior attention to detail and meet stringent deadlines. Superior proficiency in writing guidelines and captions. Proven strengths in directing reporters, designers and production staff to create cohesive and successful productions. Resourceful editor, strategic planner and decisive leader with outstanding people skills to motivate diverse group of staff.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Writer/Copy Editor
CNN
10.2008 - 03.2023
- Wrote and produced newscasts for CNN This Morning.
- Won Peabody Award for coverage of the Gulf Oil spill.
- Wrote copy for anchors Chris Cuomo, Alisyn Camerota, Don Lemon, Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
Executive Producer
News 12 Long Island
04.2003 - 08.2008
- Supervised production of Emmy Award-winning morning newscast
- Provided effective leadership to drive content and achieve the highest ratings in show's history.
- Took proactive role in hiring and mentoring of anchors, reporters, producers and writers.
Executive Producer
WFTS-TV
01.2001 - 02.2003
- Supervised award-winning Action News Investigative Unit.
- Coordinated sweeps planning with station management.
Senior Producer
WXYZ-TV
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content.
- Helped 5pm newscast to regain No. 1 ranking in market.
Assistant News Director
KTVX-TV
02.1999 - 01.2000
- Supervised newsroom staff of 60.
- Responsible for all newscast content and editorial decisions.
Assistant News Director
WVIT-TV
01.1998 - 02.1999
- Determined broadcast requirements to plan event coverage and regular programming.
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, audience feedback and directives from station owners.
Executive Producer, Special Projects
WKMG-TV
04.1995 - 12.1997
- Managed unit of 12 reporters, producer and photographers.
- Won 1996 Emmy Award for 5-part series on Gulf War Syndrome.
Senior Producer
The Golf Channel
03.1994 - 04.1995
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Created nightly newscast "Golf Central."
- Supervised staff of 50 producers, writers, reporters and editors.
Producer
ESPN
02.1993 - 01.1994
- Produced one-hour nightly SportsCenter.
- Managed staff of 40 writers, production assistants and reporters.
Producer, "Inside the PGA Tour"
PGA Tour
03.1990 - 01.1993
- Produced weekly, syndicated show for PGA Tour Productions (aired on ESPN).
- Managed staff of 25 producers, writers and editors.
- Winner of prestigious Ace Award for best syndicated cable sports show.
Executive Producer
WJZ-TV
05.1988 - 03.1990
- Supervised newsroom staff of 50.
- Guided production of top-rated newscast in the state.
Producer
WNYW-TV
04.1986 - 03.1988
- Produced Fox 5 "Ten O'clock News."
- Created and supervised Special Projects unit.
Producer
WXYZ-TV
09.1984 - 02.1986
- Produced newscasts and special projects/sweeps series.
- Winner of Emmy Award for best Crime Investigation series.
Writer
CNN
05.1982 - 08.1984
- Wrote copy and produced segments for nightly newscasts.
Sports Writer
United Press International
08.1977 - 03.1982
- Thoroughbred racing editor.
- Covered Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Knicks for national newspaper publication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY06.2024
Skills
- Writing Stories
- Video Production
- Managing staff
- Content Strategy
- Breaking News
- Event Coverage
- Source Interviewing
- Proofreading Submissions
- Copy Editing
- Preparing Pieces
Accomplishments
Winner of 2 Emmy Awards, Ace Award and Peabody Award in a distinguished broadcast journalism and sports career spanning more than four decades.
Timeline
Senior Writer/Copy Editor
CNN
10.2008 - 03.2023
Executive Producer
News 12 Long Island
04.2003 - 08.2008
Executive Producer
WFTS-TV
01.2001 - 02.2003
Senior Producer
WXYZ-TV
01.2000 - 01.2001
Assistant News Director
KTVX-TV
02.1999 - 01.2000
Assistant News Director
WVIT-TV
01.1998 - 02.1999
Executive Producer, Special Projects
WKMG-TV
04.1995 - 12.1997
Senior Producer
The Golf Channel
03.1994 - 04.1995
Producer
ESPN
02.1993 - 01.1994
Producer, "Inside the PGA Tour"
PGA Tour
03.1990 - 01.1993
Executive Producer
WJZ-TV
05.1988 - 03.1990
Producer
WNYW-TV
04.1986 - 03.1988
Producer
WXYZ-TV
09.1984 - 02.1986
Writer
CNN
05.1982 - 08.1984
Sports Writer
United Press International
08.1977 - 03.1982
Bachelor of Arts - English
Queens College of The City University of New York