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Mel Laytner

Middle East Radio Correspondent at NBC News
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Seasoned journalist with expertise in reporting, editing, and strategic planning.
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New York, New York, United States, US
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  • Journalism
  • Editing
  • Editorial
  • Copy Editing
  • Social Media
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Mel Laytner is a seasoned journalist with 20+ years of experience in reporting, editing, and strategic planning for top news organizations, including NBC News and United Press International. He holds a Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism from Columbia University and a Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia University. With expertise in feature articles, news writing, and social media, Mel has a strong background in storytelling and has worked in various roles, including news reporter, correspondent, and editor.

Experience

  • NBC News
    • Middle East Radio Correspondent
      • 1984 - 1987

  • United Press International
    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Jerusalem Correspondent
      • 1982 - 1984

    • Correspondent
      • 1981 - 1982

  • United Press International
    • General and Foreign Desks
    • News Editor
      • 1977 - 1980
      • General and Foreign Desks

      Editor and Slotman on General and Foreign News (Cables) Desks, responsible for selecting and final editing of top stories for the PM news cycle. Lots of fun.

  • United Press International
    • New York City Metropolitan Area
    • News Reporter
      • Nov 1972 - Nov 1975
      • New York City Metropolitan Area

      Covered all manner of urban mayhem, then opened one-man suburban bureau before moving the General News Desk

Education

  • Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
    Knight-Bagehot Fellowship In Economics and Business Journalism, Broadcast Journalism
  • Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
    MIA, Foreign Policy Analysis
  • Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
    Master of Science (MS), Broadcast Journalism
  • 1966 - 1970
    City University of New York City College
    Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

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