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​ ELISSA ​HELM  

(847) 220-2918  EXPERIENCE  

 
  Segment Producer,​ “Morning Joe” 
 
melissarhelm@gmail.com  MSNBC / New York, NY / May 2018 - Present 
 
  ● Write  cutting-edge  copy  for  air,  research/pitch  stories,  book  newsworthy 
 
melissarhelm.weebly.com 
guests, create compelling graphics, produce video packages. 
  ● Facilitate  relationships  with  anchors  and  reporters  in  preparation  for  guest
segments  ranging  from  2020  presidential  candidates,  lawmakers,  authors, 
EDUCATION  Fortune 500 CEOs, actors and more.  
University of Missouri, 2014  ● Assist with control room line producing and timing of daily rundown. 
● Morning  Joe’s  2018  -  2020  ratings  have  been  the  highest  in  the  show’s  history 
Cum Laude Graduate  and continue to excel every quarter in the key 25-54 age demographic. 
•Bachelor of Journalism,  Writer/Producer 
CNN / Atlanta, GA / April 2015 - May 2018  
Broadcast Television 
● Create  in-depth  segments  for  daily  newscasts  with  producers,  anchors  and
Reporting/Producing  reporters. 
•Bachelor of Arts, History  ● Edit, manage video, graphics and social media for various CNN dayside shows. 
● Key  producer  for  live  events,  including  2016  election  coverage,  Pope  Francis’
•Multicultural Certificate 
first U.S. visit and 2017 Democratic National Committee Chair debate.  
  Video Editor 
  CNN / Atlanta, GA / June 2014 - April 2015 
SKILLS  ● Craft edit video elements for Newsource, CNN’s affiliate content center. 
● Work is distributed to 1,200+ affiliates, CNN, CNN International and HLN.  
• Communication 
Multimedia Journalist 
• Public Relations  KOMU-TV, NBC Affiliate / Columbia, MO / April 2010 - May 2014 
• Social Media  ● Reporter/Anchor:​ Shoot, write, edit, report dayturn packages for newscasts.  
• iNews, Avid, Final Cut Pro  ● Producer:  ​Manage and time rundown, write stories, send out reporters for daily 
morning shows, 6 pm and 10 pm broadcasts. 
• Sony XD Camera  
● Digital  Producer:  Write  breaking  news  stories,  create  graphics,  include  visual 
• Microsoft, Adobe Suites   elements posted to social media platforms and the NBC website. 
• Critical Thinker  Entertainment Writer 
Newsy / Columbia, MO / 2014 
• Problem Solver 
● Writer  of  multi-sourced  and  engaging  video  news  segments  for  diverse  media 
• Team Player  platforms featured on ​Huffington Post​ and​ AOL​ homepages. 
  Broadcast Network Intern 
Walt Disney Television / ABC / Los Angeles, CA / June - August 2013 
HONORS 
● Assist  Public  Relations  team,  celebrity  guests on set of productions and live red 
Emmy-Nominated Producer  carpet events, including handling social media for “​The Bachelorette.” 
NBC, CNN Mentor  Social Media Intern  
Fearnhurst Public Relations / London, U.K. / January - April 2013 
RTDNA Member 
● Work  with  media  outlets/bloggers,  compose  press  releases,  manage  shoots  to
Missouri Collegiate Scholar  maximize high-profile clientele coverage distributed around the world. 
Delta Delta Delta Vice  Reporter  
President of Public Relations  KBIA Radio - NPR Affiliate / Columbia, MO / 2012 
● Interview, edit, write, voice and produce radio news segments for broadcasts.  
NATAS Award Recipient