1. SOYINI ​EDWARDS
(213)-270-3770 Soyini_Edwards@yahoo.com 1981 Kimberly Village Lane SE. Unit C. Marietta, GA 30067
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The George Foster Peabody Award for CNN Reporting of the 2012 Arab Spring
The George Foster Peabody Award for CNN Reporting of the 2008 Presidential Election
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Atlanta Metropolitan State College 2014-Present
Part-time Mass. Communications, Journalism and Digital Media Instructor- Atlanta, GA
* Teach journalism classes on Basic Writing and Reporting as well as Multimedia Storytelling.
* Instruct Mass communications, Media Arts and Design classes.
Los Angeles Unified School District 2005-2007
Elementary School Classroom Teacher, Teaching Assistant- Los Angeles, CA
​* Teach first through third grade special education students in a self-contained 14:1:2 Classroom setting.
* Integrate multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning.
* Teach guided reading lessons to model questioning, clarification, and problem-solving techniques.
* Assist with the formulation of Individual Education Programs, and generate quarterly report cards.
* Evaluate student progress and support recommendations for further student development.
Temple University 2002-2004
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant- Philadelphia, PA
​* ​Serve as producer and technical director for all undergraduate broadcasting performance courses.
* Develop project management and grading systems for each class.
* Instruct supplemental learning opportunities for students.
BROADCASTING EXPERIENCE
CNN 2005-Present
Writer Producer- CNN Newsource- Atlanta, GA (2010-Present
* Coordinate execution of live segments.
* Collaborate with newsgathering and Media Operation to obtain best elements.
* Writing day-of scripts for Newsource affiliates: teases,opens, features.
* Effectively use video, graphics and fonts to highlight story themes.
Writer (freelance)- CNN International-Atlanta, GA (2010-20012)
* Construct creative design for news segments.
* Pitch, research and write stories for newscasts and breaking news segments.
* Work directly with producers, anchors and reporters to achieve flawless show and highest viewership
ratings.
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2. SOYINI ​EDWARDS
(213)-270-3770 Soyini_Edwards@yahoo.com 1981 Kimberly Village Lane SE. Unit C. Marietta, GA 3006
CNN
Writer/Copy Editor- CNN Newsource-Atlanta GA (2007-2010)
* Develop editorial treatment and presentation of news stories for distribution to 900+ CNN affiliates and all
CNN Platforms.
* Write clear and Succinct copy for affiliate websites, newscasts and breaking news segments.
* Manage Newsource online presence by providing updates, story information and breaking news
on Twitter and the Newsource Website.
* Copyedit scripts and video for accuracy, clarity and relevance.
Associate Producer (freelance)- CNN Entertainment- Los Angeles, CA (2005 - 2007)
* Coordinate production of stories for CNN Entertainment News Unit.
* Responsible for editorial content of assigned segments for HLN’S Showbiz Tonight.
* Field produce stories covering Hollywood red carpet events, award shows and press conferences.
Hearst Television 2003- 2005
Editorial Producer- Washington DC
* Produce morning news segment for distribution to 27 affiliates. Typically 30-50 live hits each morning.
* Responsible for editorial integrity of network brand.
* Assign stories and managed reporters, photographers and editors on overnight shift.
* Coordinate satellite feeds as well as bookings for live coverage.
EDUCATION
Temple University - MA, Broadcasting and Mass Media Philadelphia, PA 2004
University of Iowa - Summer Poetry Workshop Iowa City, IA 2005
Northeastern University - BA, Criminal Justice Boston, MA 1998
Bond University- NU Study Abroad Program Gold Coast, Australia 1997
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