Jim Morris
Atlanta, Georgia
(404)-634-9054
AIM: MorrisJimB
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CNN.com -- Atlanta (1995-2001):
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Researched, wrote and updated news stories; responsible for editorial accuracy.
To read some of the stories Jim wrote for CNN.com, click here.
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Worked with producers to select stories for coverage.
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Developed ideas to improve Web site interactivity.
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Worked with associate producers to complete multimedia aspects of stories.
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Worked with graphic artists to make maps and graphics.
Sample:
http://www.cnn.com/2000/US/10/10/drug.sting.protest/texas.tulia.lubbock.amarill.jpg -
Worked with Web editors to make layout suggestions.
Sample:
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Searched the Internet for "related site" links.
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Filled-in as copy editor.
CNN (TV)
-- Atlanta (1990-1995):
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Researched, wrote and produced attention-getting and visually compelling news stories and longer-length "packages" for CNN's international television audience.
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Responsible for all visual and written elements, including clear, concise, balanced and accurate copy.
CBS News (Radio)
-- New York (1982-1990):
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Developed story ideas, wrote and produced radio news features on a variety of topical national and international subjects.
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Located and interviewed newsmakers by phone for hourly CBS Radio newscasts.
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Assigned reporters around the world to cover stories for a national radio audience.
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Copy edited scripts written by CBS Radio anchors and affiliate reporters.
WCBS-AM/Newsradio-88
-- New York (1975-1982):
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Newsroom supervisor, responsible for producing six-hour blocks of all-news radio programming.
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Made editorial decisions on story coverage, gave assignments to station reporters, writers and technical staff.
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Located and interviewed newsmakers by phone, edited tape and wrote stories based on those interviews.
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As writer, responsible for clear, concise, accurate hourly news updates.
WPVI(TV)/("Action
News") -- Philadelphia (1971-1975):
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Weekend newsroom supervisor, responsible for producing fast-paced half-hour television newscast.
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Made editorial decisions on story coverage, gave assignments to WPVI reporters, camera crews and writers.
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Coordinated with ABC News producer in New York on network coverage that met the needs of my local newscast.
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Researched stories for reporters and camera crews to cover, keeping in touch with them in the field and arranging their return within deadline.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Joined CNN.com at its inception in 1995.
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Volunteer sysop (CNN Forum/CompuServe) 1994-1996.
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Named frequently to "Best of the Month" list compiled by the CNN editorial staff for excellence in writing.
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One of the original producers for the 1988 launch of CBS Radio's expanded Newsfeed service to more than 400 international affiliates.
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Original morning drive news editor for the 1982 launch of "RadioRadio," the CBS News radio network for young adults.
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Co-winner of Associated Press award given to WPVI(TV) for 1972 coverage of Hurricane Agnes.
EDUCATION
Syracuse
University
(BS Speech & Dramatic Arts/Major: TV-Radio-Film)
PERSONAL
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Completed four half-marathons and, since 1990, have run in at least one 10K event (usually the Peachtree Road Race) per year.
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International traveler, music fan and wine and craft beer enthusiast.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution awarded me a NetW@tch on 3/20/96 for recommending the "Your Pick" site of the day, The Atlanta Beer Guide at http://www.beerinfo.com/atlbeer/index.html