Zoe Slemmons
New York,NY
Summary
Emmy award-winning producer with nearly ten years of experience in broadcast and digital news. Passionate story teller committed to editorial excellence. Team-player with a demonstrated ability to lead collaborative projects. Enterprising journalist looking for new opportunities to shed light on important topics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
Spectrum News
New York, NY
02.2019 - Current
- Conceptualized and researched pitches for documentary-style news stories
- Identified sources and coordinated interviews
- Managed both editorial and logistical aspects of travel shoots
- Wrote long-form news scripts
- Located and obtained permissions for outside footage including archival
- Worked closely with reporters, photographers and editors to ensure accuracy and deliver stories on deadline
- Oversaw field production of major events including the 2020 election and the coronation of King Charles
Photojournalist/Associate Field Producer
Spectrum News NY1
New York, NY
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Worked independently and with reporters on daily packages, breaking news and enterprise stories
- Managed technical aspects of production level shoots including video, audio, and lighting
- Planned and produced coverage during travel shoots
- Coordinated with producers to write scripts and cut elements for nightly show
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
New York University
New York, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Romance Languages
New York University
New York, NY05-2015
Skills
- Compelling writer and storyteller
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Dedication to journalistic accuracy
- Logistical planning and organization
- Editing - Adobe Premiere Pro
- Spanish
Accomplishments
- 8 Emmy Awards
- Edward R. Murrow award
- Deadline Club award
Timeline
Producer
Spectrum News
02.2019 - Current
Photojournalist/Associate Field Producer
Spectrum News NY1
08.2015 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Romance Languages
New York University
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