Garland Nealy

● Dynamic professional with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

● Collaborative team player with a talent for working effectively with colleagues, departments, and clients to achieve common goals.

● Determined and energetic contributor, with a passion for delivering top-quality results.

Content Producer – CNN Newsource

Atlanta, GA September 2020 – May 2022

● Managed live programming for a global network of over 100 affiliates

● Delivered outstanding client support through online, phone, and email channels

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including newsgathering, field ops, and bureaus to secure content

● Acted as a liaison between CNN and affiliate stations, promoting content offerings and booking live inventory

● Ensured timely and effective communication of live programming updates to stations

● Tackled complex technical and editorial challenges, providing solutions and exceptional customer service

Content Coordinator / Media Manager – CNN Image & Sound

Atlanta, GA February 2018 – March 2020

● Guaranteed the quality of video content by ensuring it met CNN standards

● Efficiently directed and organized incoming feeds from Atlanta, New York, London, and D.C

● Assembled extensive archive video footage and successfully imported it into the library

● Streamlined the process of ingesting video from field crews through effective coordination

● Collaborated with newsgathering teams to support technical field operations and ensure seamless execution

● Expertly managed the digital content library, maintaining its organization and accessibility

Videographer/Editor - Marquee Events

Atlanta, GA June 2016 – February 2018

● Captured memorable moments at high-profile special events through expert photography

● Prepared the event environment through the efficient set-up of lighting, staging, and pre-production

● Created compelling sizzle reels for clients, showcasing their brand identity and event highlights

● Managed on-location event production, ensuring client and crew needs were met with ease

● Represented clients with professionalism and expertise, serving as their representative during events

Multimedia Video Producer - WXIA

Atlanta, GA September 2013 – July 2015

● Expertly edited video for daily news broadcasts on WXIA and WATL

● Crafted editorially and visually impactful franchise packages for newscasts, driving viewer engagement

● Combined technical, editorial, and creativity to shoot and produce video on location

● Contributed to the editorial process by sharing insightful relevant story suggestions with producers, reporters, and photographers

● Managed critical technical equipment, maintaining media encoders for feed production

● Coordinated incoming feeds from field crews, ensuring seamless integration into broadcasts

● Created engaging video content for our digital product, expanding the reach of the brand

Texas Southern University ■ Georgia State University