Caitlin A.

Sinclair
180 Water St., New York, NY 10038 516-971-5779 Email: caitlin.sinclair0@gmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE:
News 12/Bronx - Host/Multimedia Producer (April 2019 - Present)
Responsible for all aspects of daily 2-minute digital newscast highlighting top stories. Write, edit, shoot with DSLR camera and
produce segment into final product (using Adobe Premiere and Photoshop) under very tight timelines. Scope out, present and
prepare ideas/content for long form pieces. Manage News12.com digital site. Brainstorm/pitch story ideas.

CNN Domestic and International – Editorial Producer (April 2018- Present)

Research, screen, book and handle high profile individual guests, celebrities and panels. Conduct preliminary interviews in
conversational manner for social media team. Collaborate with Producers/Reporters on location. Regularly contribute story
ideas for CNN original series shows (The Van Jones Show) Known for being an exceptional conversation starter and imbuing
a sense of comfort and trust in everyone including reluctant guests/victims.

CNN /New Day – Production Assistant (Jan 2018 – April 2018)

Helped to ensure editorial/production events were smoothly and efficiently executed for top-rated, fast-paced live show.
Praised for over and above contribution re increasing visibility and traffic for social media platform and for helping anchors
gather, analyze and respond to tweets. Recognized for quickly locating and securing several celebrities and (reluctant) guests
for participation on morning show and Town Hall following Parkland shooting.

NY1 – Assistant Reporter (July 2017 – August 2017) Relied on as assistant to Senior Reporter for organizing material,
handling calls, arranging and conducting pre-interview screenings, lugging equipment and handling other “non-glamorous”
aspects of news reporting. Learned methodology and challenge of being a one man band. Presented several new story
ideas specifically aimed at millennials. Contributed relevant questions and conducted background research for same.

Fox 5 New York – Assignment Desk/Field Assistant (September 2016 – December 2016)
Shadowed and helped Senior Reporter catch spontaneous sound bites at rallies, protests and street interviews during 2016
Election. Assisted at assignment desk as needed and contributed story ideas as appropriate. Advanced reporting skills by
seizing opportunities to talk to newsmakers. Contributed to increased social media presence by “tweeting/snapchatting” during
“Good Day NY” special segments.

News 12, Long Island – Editorial Intern (July 2016 – August 2016)
Chosen by Senior Anchor to work with him on special weekly series focused on providing insight and information specifically
about Eastern LI. Learned fundamentals and became a valued assistant for managing research, script and tape requests and
fact checking inquires and calls. Monitored feeds and attended daily team meetings to contribute ideas. Relied upon to locate
props/obscure items and appear in segments as needed.

Independent Documentary Film Project – Production Assistant (July 2015 – August 2016)
Assisted Executive Director/Producer in development and promotion of a two-part documentary, featuring several well-known
female celebrities in order to highlight and contextualize a grossly understudied and under reported Autoimmune condition.
Tracked personal, painful journey and secured/prepared other patients. Promoted series heavily through social media over
several months. Engaged with physicians, celebrities and patient participants. Significantly increased awareness/empathy for
this and co-existing conditions.

EDUCATION
MARIST COLLEGE, School of Communication – Bachelor of Arts, May 2018

INTERESTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Semi Finalist, Miss New York Pageant, January 2017.
Social Media Volunteer, Endometriosis Association/Events (April 2016-2018).
Creator of soon-to-be launched social media initiative called Millennial Minute.
Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Photoshop, Shooting footage.