Martha Shade

I’m a freelance field producer and documentary filmmaker who loves a good story!

I spent many happy years as a producer for CNN's Special Projects, where I pitched, wrote and field produced sponsored multimedia content.

Past corporate sponsorships included: Charles Schwab, TUMS, Golden Corral, Bath Fitter, Claritin D, One a Day, Expedia and Travelocity.

I’ve been a radio reporter for both a news/talk station and a top 40 station. I was CNN “voice-approved” and tracked packages that were distributed to more than 1200 affiliates worldwide.

I’ve worked for the two dominant network feed services – NNS and CNN Newsource – so I have an in-depth understanding of affiliate needs and local news.

I have copy-edited newscasts and CNN.com articles. I am staunchly Team Oxford Comma.

I love learning something new every day and meeting interesting, inspiring people along the way!

SKILLS:

• Exceptional editorial judgment and communication skills

• Live/Field Production

• Directing videographers, talent and field crews

• Writing and copy editing for TV, radio and social media

• Writing and editing web articles

• Live-producing and event-producing

• Control room producing and copy editing

• Storytelling and creative writing

• Reporting and voice tracking

• Talent booking and wrangling

• Sponsorship ideation

• Corporate narrative development