KATE WOODSOME

@kwoodsome
Journalist and producer developing radio, TV and Web content that inspires public engagement.
I am an experienced manager with a track record of "democratizing" the editorial process breaking down barriers between different platforms, cultures and skills.

EXPERIENCE
The Stream, Al Jazeera Media Network, Acting co-Executive Producer (Feb 2016 Present) and Senior Producer (December 2013 - February 2016)
The Stream is a daily current affairs discussion show, seen by 270 million households worldwide
Coach and manage 20-person team of hosts, producers, editors and graphic
designers, from story pitch to live broadcast
Expand digital offerings to include 360-degree virtual reality video, Facebook Live
programming and video shorts
Recruit new staff, manage budget, analyze social media and YouTube analytics to
inform programming and audience interests
Organize production of programs, including planning shoots, directing camera and
technical crews and conducting interviews. Structure and script footage, archive
material, and graphics into compelling and informative programs
Senior Producer, Empire, Al Jazeera English, New York, NY (Aug 2014 - Nov 2014)
Overhauled production of hour-long documentary series, establishing workflow,
deadlines and standards for researchers, writers, editors & producers, coordinated
field production, booked contributors, camera crews, locations, managed budget in
absence of Executive Producer
Senior Producer, www.voanews.com, Washington (Feb 2012 to Dec 2013)
Voice of America is a global news agency broadcasting in 44 languages to over 40 countries
Produced TV specials, managed breaking news blogs, coordinating and supporting
teams of reporters, delivered expert news analysis on live TV programs, guest
hosted live radio programs and co-hosted live Web-based video
Managing Editor, VOA, Crossroads Asia/International Edition (5/2011 - 2/2012)
Crossroads Asia and International Edition are daily news radio programs broadcast globally
Created new radio programs to Asia, produced, edited and hosted live shows
Reporter/Producer, Voice of America, Washington & Hong Kong (2006-2011)
Filed breaking news and features, developed daily coverage plans, wrote financial news
Managing Editor, Media Consulting & Development, Cambodia (12/2004 -1/2006)
Managed 20 reporters and researchers working in Khmer, English, French and Chinese
Associate Editor, The Cambodia Daily, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Oct 2002 - Feb 2004)
Cambodias only English-language daily independent newspaper
Investigated and wrote about local government, edited work of junior reporters

EDUCATION / FELLOWSHIPS / TRAINING

Poynter, Essential Skills for New Managers, 2016

AIRs Full Spectrum Storytelling Intensive Workshop, New York City, 2015
WAN-IFRA Newsplex, University of South Carolina, 2011
National Press Foundation Fellow, 2009
Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut, BA Latin American Studies, 2002
School for International Training, Managua, Nicaragua, 2000

LANGUAGES / SKILLS

Spanish, Khmer / Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, CMS Pangea, DaletPlus, Final Cut
Pro, iNews, Octopus, Photoshop, Social Bro