About
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Anais Nin
I've had a job in almost every part of television, from producing to on-air talent. I am the youngest of six children...yes, by the same parents. I married my sniper husband after just four months of knowing him. If I could be a reporter who told stories while skydiving, I would. I've never been spelunking, but want to when I get over my claustrophobia. I am a normal girl with extraordinary experiences. I've performed in the Olympics in Barcelona, met Bono, and shared the tarmac with President Bush. Through great experiences and many failures, I've learned to be hard-headed, real, and nothing short of completely honest.
My resume can be found on www.susannaavery.com
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Below is my professional resume:
Television Reporter
CBS Affiliate/ WRBL Columbus, GA (July 05-Jan. 08)
Contribute multiple story ideas, research, gather video and sound elements, write and produce on average 2 stories a day. Meet tight deadlines, and work with managers, photographers, producers and assignment desk to broadcast live reports daily. Extensive live shot experience. Internet and newspaper reporting included.
Television Reporter
“Atlanta Tonight” Atlanta, GA (Feb. 05-July 05)
On-air television reporter for a nightly entertainment show called "Atlanta Tonight." Highlight various events and venues around Atlanta as well as interview celebrities that pass through the city.
Field Producer
CBS/KingWorld Enterprises New York, NY (July 01-Mar 02)
Field produce, write and edit daily packages for “The Ananda Lewis Show.”
Manage and guide a large staff of associate producers, production assistants, and editors.
Associate Producer
Cable News Network (CNN) Atlanta, GA (Dec. 00-July 01)
Opening segment producer for “The Point.” Responsibilities include researching topics, guiding writers, gathering video and supervising the edit session for the live national primetime show hosted by Greta Van Susteren.
Associate Producer
Cable News Network (CNN) Atlanta, GA (Oct. 99-Nov. 00)
Opening segment producer “CNN NewsStand.”
Research stories for the writer, select graphics, music, and video. Each night, produced on average 5 minutes of material
•Election 2000: Associate producer of opening segments, by request, for talent such as Wolf Blitzer, Bernard Shaw, Jeff Greenfield and Judy Woodruff as part of CNN’s election coverage
Sales Planner
Cable News Network (CNN) New York, NY (April 02-Feb. 05)
Create marketable ideas that generate revenue for CNN. Collaborate with production side to ethically combine CNN’s editorial with the advertiser’s message.
Develop presentations and present them to high level media executives and advertisers.
Reporter
Columbus Ledger Enquirer
Barcelona, Spain (Summer 1992)
Journalist during the 1992 Summer Olympics, with an insider's look at the athletes, Spanish culture, and Olympic events