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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, NY
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Romance Languages

New York University
New York, NY
05-2015

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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