Chelsea Cook McGinnis

Journalist & Communications Manager

Phone:

(678) 488-0628

Email:

• Content Strategy • Corporate Communications • Live Show Production • Brand Strategy

• Event Coordination • Copywriting • Pitching Stories • Reporting & Interviewing

LINE PRODUCER

"CNN Newsroom with Wolf Blitzer"

"CNNMax"

Spearheaded the inaugural original programming for CNN’s new streaming platform within the “Max” app.
Manage and assign projects to a team of 10 writers, three associate producers, copyeditors, guest bookers and news assistants to create a 1-hour live news program, 5 days per week.
Conceptualize the most visual way to tell the day’s headlines while upholding the objectives and values of the CNN brand; respond to breaking news with nimble, yet accurate adjustments to the show’s rundown.

WRITER/PRODUCER

"CNN News Central"

"Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin"

Conceive and craft innovative and informative news segments for a CNN’s highest-rated live dayside programming
Create helpful graphics and compelling video packages to accompany scripts for air
Pitch, research and book guests that provide a unique perspective for stories; Pre-interview guests

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

"CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin"

"CNN Newsroom with Don Lemon"

Responsible for finding, sourcing and editing video content for live air, act as the liaison with CNN legal counsel for curation and use of video
Curate posts for CNN branded social channels to drive consumers to CNN.com landing pages

VIDEO JOURNALIST/NEWS ASSISTANT

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Recipient, HOPE Scholarship

Editor, The Red & Black Publishing Co.

Expert proficiency in AP Style, iNews, LexisNexis, ChatGPT, Adobe Suite, Wordpress, basic HTML, Slack, Microsoft Office & Excel, Google Suite, iMovie, and Final Cut Pro
Interests include creative writing, politics, yoga, home improvement/DIY and gardening