Experience

HousingLOUISIANA

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach and Engagement Program Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2022



KNOE-TV8

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• News Producer

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2019



WGNO ABC26

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• GOOD MORNING NEW ORLEANS PRODUCER

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2018

  Cynthia Thomas2301 Severn Ave Metairie, La 70001 504-261-1627 cynthia.thomasknoe@gmail.comWorked as a producer in television news for 5 years. Worked in the top 50 market.Professional ExperienceMarch 2016 - August 2018WGNO ABC 26,Tribune Media, Metairie, La-​ ​Good Morning New Orleans 5am and 6am Producer● Research all local, regional, and national content best for newscast● Wrote and developed breaking news● Edit press releases and wire copies from cnn, abc, and tribune affiliates.● Highest rating morning show in the months of June, February, May, and July.● Work along with producers and executive producer for WGNO.● Create maps, lower thirds, graphics, and over the shoulders to provide the best visual for the newscast.● Produced both 5am and 6am shows January 2017 to July 2017● Create fun and compelling segments for the morning show● Use and submit viewer videos and photos for social media platforms and content● Edit and post stories to the web and social media using Word Press● Top 10 in web posts in the month of July● Email story ideas for content for morning and evening shows



KNOE-TV8

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

  • Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Edit video content on nonlinear (Adobe Premiere) systems foruse in daily newscasts and on digital platforms• Record material transmitted from field crews.• Download and edit material from other external sources, including network news feeds.Maintain and navigate archives of video material.• Communicate with producers to ensure which video is the best for newscasts produce the noon show and assistalongside with the anchors and selects stories from local, regional and national sources to createa relevant newscast and provide sources relevant to viewers and to fit the time constraints of thenewscasts. I select visual elements from a variety of sources to create newscasts that arefastpacedand interesting (Video stingers, Maps, shoulderboxgraphics, fullscreengraphics,monitor graphics,etc.) Stack and format stories within a newscast rundown to maximize pace,relevance and to support the station brand. I also review all content supplied through local,national and regional sources for accuracy, clarity, fairness and relevance to the audience.

• WEEKEND ASSOCIATE PRODUCER AND AUDIO OPERATOR

  • Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

  AP THE SATURDAY 6 AND 10PM NEWSCAST AND THE 5:30 AND 10PM NEWSCAST ON SUNDAY

• Camera Operator

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2016