Media professional with experience in journalism, public relations, and digital storytelling hoping to develop a career in broadcast journalism. Currently, I am a news assistant at CNN. I enjoy telling informative, passionate, and creative stories on international and sports topics.

Freelance CNNI Associate Producer @ From July 2015 to Present (4 months) Greater Atlanta AreaFreelance Sports Tape Logger @ Log games and matches using CNN logging software and provide game updates to editors for highlights. From June 2015 to Present (5 months) Greater Atlanta AreaNews Assistant @ • Assist with the launching of new shows • Work in control rooms and studios for CNNI, CNN domestic, and HLN (for shows such as I-Desk, World Sports, Newsroom, New Day, etc.) conducting teleprompter and scripting duties for live, taped, or breaking news productions • Mic and assist talent and guests for on-air appearances • Train new staff members • Serve as cross-platform production assistant when needed • Serve as CNN newsource production assistant when needed From December 2014 to Present (11 months) Greater Atlanta AreaProduction Services Intern - Image and Sound @ • Assisted with studio productions • Worked with News Assistants in control rooms for CNNI, CNN domestic, and HLN • Conducted teleprompter and scripting duties for live, taped, or breaking news productions From September 2014 to December 2014 (4 months) Greater Atlanta AreaGraduate Assistant @ • Coordinated with graduate program directors for PR and marketing duties • Worked on broadcast and print content to build awareness for Department of Communication graduate program • Created compelling, attention grabbing, and creative content for program website From August 2014 to December 2014 (5 months) atlanta, georgiaGraduate Assistant - Post Production Lead/Sports Director - GSTV @ • Managed scripted shows and media content • Edited final products for station • Facilitated post production of GSTV News Content • Provided training to volunteers on Final Cut, Premiere, and After Effects • Wrote and anchored sports segments for Panther Report • Coordinated and managed sports stories with reporters • Volunteered when needed as sideline reporter From May 2013 to April 2014 (1 year) greater atlanta areaVideo Editor @ 2013 Hall Of Fame Co-Producer/Editor: • Produced and filmed interviews with journalists, anchors, and other key Atlanta media professionals • Conducted/Transcribed interviews • Edited video content under deadline • Communicated with APC team on expectations and post production comments From May 2013 to October 2013 (6 months) Greater Atlanta AreaVideo Services Intern @ • Camera operations during basketball games • Captured footage for sporting events • Edited highlight videos, interview videos, and other related footage • Coordinated with Marketing department for various duties • Worked with other interns/crew members to produce videos/game coverage From January 2013 to May 2013 (5 months) GSU AthleticsVideographer @ • Plan and outline storyboards for video content • Edit and Shoot video content for businesses • Create short commercials or clips • Enhance YouTube Pages From June 2012 to February 2013 (9 months) Greater Atlanta AreaPR Intern @ • Updated social media for WNS and WNS clients • Developed blogs for clients and events • Produced and edited video content for WNS/WNS clients • Attended and contributed in meetings with WNS Clients • Communicated with WNS team about goals/projects From January 2012 to June 2012 (6 months) Greater Atlanta AreaAssistant Manager @ •Managed staffing schedules •Inventory/Stock list, •New employee training, •Customer service, •Money-handling/Cashier From July 2006 to February 2012 (5 years 8 months) Greater Atlanta AreaSports Writer @ •Produced weekly articles on athletes and coaches. •Developed sports articles on school sporting events such as soccer, tennis, and basketball. •Composed feature articles on large school events and activities. From August 2010 to December 2011 (1 year 5 months) Greater Atlanta Area

Master of Arts (M.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies @ Georgia State University From 2013 to 2014 B.S., Communication @ Kennesaw State University From 2007 to 2011 Neha Ali is skilled in: Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Twitter, Sports Writing, Blogging, Video Production, Video Editing, Social Media, Writing, Editing, Journalism, InDesign, Ap Style, Videography, Digital Media, Public Relations, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Post Production, Writing News Releases, Media Relations, Photoshop, Photography, Sports, Mac, Tumblr, Camera Operating, Adobe Audition, News Writing, AP Style, Broadcast Journalism, Feature Articles, Premiere, Film