ALI VITALI
instagram/twitter: @alivitali
Employment
Krystal Clear, Shift by msnbc, New York City, NY, July 2014 – Present
Segment Producer / Graphics Producer
- Pitch, write and produce segments for live-web show on msnbc.com
- Founding member of team that launched Krystal Clear webshow on Shift by msnbc
- Coordinate with host on social media elements (tweets, Facebook posts, reported pieces) to complement show video content
- Shoot and edit man on the street style interview packages about major news events with a feminist twist
The Cycle, msnbc, New York City, NY, November 2013 – Present
Graphics Producer
- Spearhead and supervise the creation of all graphic elements for one hour of live television news
- Aid in production of interviews with high profile politicians, activists, and leading experts
- Support director and senior production staff in implementing graphic elements in a live control room during breaking news and daily shows
Sweet Lemon Media, September 2012 – May 2014
Vice President and Managing Editor
- Managed over 50 contributors and 5 editors as head of Sweet Lemon’s editorial team
- Wrote weekly columns for Sweet Lemon’s website, as well as bi-monthly columns for Sweet Lemon’s digital magazine
- Originated, hosted and produced segments for Sweet Lemon TV, streaming on Sweet Lemon Media’s YouTube channel
msnbc.com, New York City, NY, September 2012 – November 2013
Multimedia Editor
- Reported original stories for msnbc.com in both breaking news situations and to highlight show segments (ie: The Cycle, Andrea Mitchell Reports, Melissa Harris-Perry Show)
- Collaborated on social media efforts for multiple msnbc show platforms (Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, and Facebook)
ABC News All Media, New York City, NY, May 2012 – September 2012
Production and Development Assistant
- Developed and pitched ideas for new series integrating previously aired ABC news content
- Worked with producers on repackaging segments of 20/20, Nightline, and What Would You Do? for cable networks
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, New York City, NY, May-Aug 2011
Research Intern
- Supported three segment producers in researching guests, preparing interview questions, and writing show intros
- Researched and created biographical packets about guests appearing on the show for use by segment producers and host to prepare scripts and create relevant games around
Skills
- Fluent in French
- Microsoft Word, Office, PowerPoint and Excel
- Proficient in AVID3 and Final Cut Pro
Education
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
B.A. 2012, Magna Cum Laude with Departmental Honors
Presidential Scholar/Honors Program
Double Major: Communications and Political Science Minor: English
GPA: 3.67
Study Abroad: Aix-en-Provence, France – September-December 2010
Honors Thesis: Citizen Journalism in the Post-Network Age of News – Awarded Senior Honors Scholar
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