Resume

STEPHANIE L. GALLMAN__________________________________

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE________________________________________________

CNN, Cable News Network, Atlanta, Georgia                                                  January 2005-present

National Desk Assignment Editor                                                                                       August 2007-present

Gather news for all CNN Networks and platforms by making editorial calls and consulting local media

Generate story ideas and pitch stories to reporter teams and shows

Work with show producers with their newsgathering needs, providing updated editorial guidance and latest video

Supervise and train new and existing employees and interns on daily news operations

Write stories for CNN’s Wire Service

Engage CNN audiences through social media outlets

Assist affiliates with editorial information, transmission and video needs

Travel to stories acting as a field and live shot producer

Political Desk Assignment Editor                                                                              January 2008-January 2009

Worked as a liaison between the Washington-based Political Unit and all CNN Networks and platforms

Executed non-stop coverage of presidential candidates through primaries, campaign stops and debates

Assisted numerous field crews daily, gathering latest information and scheduling live shots

Coordinated pool tape feeds with the five major networks

Traveled to Kentucky for Kentucky State Primary and to Denver for the Democratic National Convention

Acted as a field producer and live-shot coordinator

Newsource Writer, Assignment Coordinator                                                         December 2005-August 2007

Created clear and concise news scripts appropriate for domestic and international affiliates

Consulted wire services and other sources for latest information

Copy-edited fellow writers’ scripts in Advanced Writer’s absence

Produced day-of packages, franchise pieces such as Business Brief, Hollywood Minute

Fielded affiliate questions concerning content and clarity of item

Produced national, regional items and international feeds in the interest of affiliates

Freelance experience in CNN Presents, Special Events, On-Air Promotions, Medical, and CNN Radio

Studio Tour Guide              January 2005-December 2005

Conducted guided tours about history and operation of CNN, including news cycle & special effects

Represented CNN and Atlanta in public relations capacity to 1000+ visitors each day

Trained new tour guides on the route, evaluating their performance and reporting to managers

Assisted marketing efforts to schools and touring companies, generating excitement about CNN

Handled front desk and walk-up ticket sales, welcoming guests with reservations

Freelance Writing experience with Skirt!, The Post & Courier, and The High School Sports Report

CMT, Country Music Television, Nashville, Tennessee                           March 2004-January 2005

Mobile Marketing Coordinator

Traveled country as part of a nationwide marketing campaign

Worked with cable companies and radio stations to actively brand national network in local markets

Interacted with consumers directly and through radio interviews to promote CMT programming

Managed volunteer staff members at events

Communicated with Nashville office through weekly email and phone reports

Organized and hosted stage shows, including karaoke and trivia contests

EDUCATION____________________________________________________________________

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Franklin College of Arts & Sciences                                                                                             December 2002

        B.A. English  

Henry Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communications                                                               May 2002

B.A. Telecommunications (Production emphasis)

George Foster Peabody Awards Student Judge, Dean’s List, Rho Lambda, Alpha Omicron Pi