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Kelli ArenaExecutive Director of the Global Center for Journalism and Democracy and Dan Rather Chair of JournalismDan Rather Communication’s Building Suite 201 Huntsville, TXkelli.arena@shsu.edu 936-294-1335Executive Summary: Kelli Arena is the founding Executive Director of the Global for Journalism and Democracy (GCJD). Additionally Arena is the first recipient of the Dan Rather Chair of Journalism at Sam Houston State University.Having spent decades as a globally recognized award winning journalist, Arena came to SHSU January 2009 from Washington DC where she was CNN’s Justice and Investigative Correspondent. September 2012 – Current Huntsville, TXExecutive Director of the Global Center for Journalism and Democracy Responsible for the Global Center for Journalism and Democracy’s (GCJD) creation, launch, and continued operations. Established and continue to enhance the vision of the Global Center for Journalism and Democracy. Create and maintain global partnerships to maximize efficiency. Create and update curriculum to train journalists globally.Create and update curriculum and execute training to help establish positive working relationships between organizations and press. Provide ongoing leadership, coaching and mentoring of staff team.Public face of GCJD creating public speaking and moderating opportunities.Develop strong relationships within business community, growing corporate sponsorship and participation through fundraising events.Administer all division functions for staff including recruiting, performance and salary reviews, work assignments, training, and counseling.Oversee marketing, website, newsletter, press releases. Prepare and administer division budget. ?Review and approve all expenditures and ensure that the division’s financial affairs and records are administered and maintained in accordance with the SHSU’s policies and accounting practices.Oversees center related student workshop class. January 2009 – Current Huntsville, TXDan Rather Endowed Chair Recruited by former SHSU president James Gaertner to bring national attention to the University’s journalism department.Development and teaching of journalism courses. Public representative of Mass Communications DepartmentOversight of conferences and speaker series. Participate in and moderate journalism panels on behalf of the University. Keynote speaker for University fundraising eventsOversight of Dan Rather student scholarship Advisor, National Broadcasting SocietyJan 2009-PresentWashington, DC/Huntsville TexasFreelance Reporter/Contributor/TalentProvide reports, analysis for CNN, HLN, , Bloomberg, truTV, Rappler, and various other news agencies. Talent/Reporter for several NGO productions and two documentaries focusing on women’s rights in the gulf and North Africa.December 1999 – January 2009 Washington, DCCNN Justice and Investigative Correspondent Award winning correspondent for CNN, covering all Department of Justice related issues, National Security, the Supreme Court, Federal Law Enforcement, and Intelligence related news. Part of CNN’s investigative team. Provided daily reports for various CNN shows, and CNN radio.Anchor for various news shows and radio podcasts. Moderator/Host “On the Story” (talk show format).Made public appearances on behalf of CNN.Among the first reporters to cover terror trials at Guantanamo Bay. September 1993 – December 1999Washington, DCCNN Business/Economics Reporter/Anchor Provided daily reports and analysis on global economies and financial markets, economic policy, consumer and corporate developments. Anchored financial news updates and programs for CNN, HLN and CNN International.London 1993 Reporter, AnchorNYC 1994 Reporter, AnchorTokyo 1995 Reporter, AnchorWashington DC 1996-1999 Reporter, Anchor, Investigative UnitJune 1992 – September 1993New York, NYCNN News Editor, Business News Unit Directed business news operation for CNN worldwide. Directed and managed global staff of 100+ including correspondents, producers,writers, editors, graphic artists, camera crews and support staff.Set editorial direction for the networks financial news coverage. Oversaw newsgathering budget.Recruited and hired on air and production staff.Negotiated talent contracts.Edited and approved reporter and show scriptsOctober 1991 – June 1992London, UKCNN Executive ProducerOversaw European business and economic coverage. Directed newsgathering efforts across Europe.Managed European staff of 50+ Coordinated editorial and financial relationship with Financial Times of London.Oversaw production budget.Coordinated with sales and promotions divisions.Oversaw line production of newscasts.Edited and approved reporter and show scriptsRecruited and hired staff.October 1990 – October 1991 New York, NYCNN Senior Line Producer: Moneyline with Lou Dobbs Oversaw business and economic coverage. Managed U-S and Global staff of 35+ Presented daily editorial agenda to Lou Dobbs and senior staff in Atlanta.Developed and edited all show scripts and elements.Annually reviewed all production and on air staff.Assisted in launch of CNN’s first international business show.September 1989 – October 1990 New York, NYCNN Executive Producer: Daytime Coverage Oversaw production of hourly financial news cut-ins and weekend programming. Launched international financial news cut-ins.Directed editorial content.Managed staff of 20.Edited scripts.Oversaw line production.Annually reviewed all production staffJuly 1985 – September 1989 New York, NYCNN Production Staff Held various entry and mid-level production positions. Weekend show producerWriterGuest booker/researcherField producerSegment producerAssociate producerProduction assistantAwards-Honors 2009 Peabody: Presidential Campaign Coverage2005 Peabody: Hurricane Katrina2003 Emmy nomination: CNN ”Live From” Terrorism al-Qaeda documents2002 New York Festivals: Best Correspondent2002 Emmy: 9-11 Coverage2002 Atlantic City Press Club Headliner Award: CNN coverage of the September 11th Attacks1992-Cable Ace Nomination: Michael Milken goes to Jail1989-1992 TJFR top financial journalists under 30 (4 consecutive years)1987 New York Festival: Stock Market Crash1987 Cable Ace: Stock Market Crash1987 Peabody: Stock Market Crash1987 Houston Film Festival: Stock Market CrashEducation Bachelor of Fine Arts, New York University, Tisch School of the Arts Professional MembershipsInternational Women’s Media Foundation ................
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