Alum Connection: Kit Maher, Associate Producer at CNN
As a transfer student to U-M, LSA alum Kit Maher learned quickly to make the most of the career learning resources available at Michigan and make the most of her degree in English ('17). Kit has held numerous media roles since graduating and is currently an Associate Producer for CNN Newsroom, working in the control room for live broadcasts. She is responsible for clearing, editing, and preparing video elements for the show, ready to pivot at a moment's notice during breaking news. Join Kit as she shares with students her tips for finding resources at Michigan; networking and making connections during the pandemic; identifying next steps at every stage of the career journey; moving to new places to follow opportunities; and breaking in the journalism industry.
About Kit:
Kit is an Associate Producer for CNN Newsroom, working in the control room for live broadcasts based at CNN’s World Headquarters in Atlanta. During live broadcasts, she is a pivotal part of the control room team, responsible for all video elements, making sure they are ready for air. This involves cutting, editing and coding the strongest videos, photos and soundbites, as well as monitoring live events for breaking news. Kit works across a variety of CNN show teams — including CNN Newsroom with Ana Cabrera, Brooke Baldwin, Brianna Keilar and Pam Brown. She also worked on special weekend editions of the Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer throughout 2020.
You should attend this session if you are:
A UM undergraduate LSA student
Interested in pursuing a career in journalism or media
Looking to learn how to use Michigan resources to your advantage
What you’ll gain by attending:
Gain insights about networking and making connections during a pandemic
Get first-hand knowledge about the highly competitive journalism industry
Get tips on moving to a new place to pursue new opportunities
RSVP now to be part of the conversation. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.
Posting Disclaimer:
RSVP now to reserve your spot. By signing up, you will receive an email with details on how to join this virtual workshop the morning of the session.
The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. If you require accommodations to participate in this event please contact the Hub at lsa-opphub@umich.edu so we can make arrangements. If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to us at lsa-opphub@umich.edu.
As a transfer student to U-M, LSA alum Kit Maher learned quickly to make the most of the career learning resources available at Michigan and make the most of her degree in English ('17). Kit has held numerous media roles since graduating and is currently an Associate Producer for CNN Newsroom, working in the control room for live broadcasts. She is responsible for clearing, editing, and preparing video elements for the show, ready to pivot at a moment's notice during breaking news. Join Kit as she shares with students her tips for finding resources at Michigan; networking and making connections during the pandemic; identifying next steps at every stage of the career journey; moving to new places to follow opportunities; and breaking in the journalism industry.
About Kit:
Kit is an Associate Producer for CNN Newsroom, working in the control room for live broadcasts based at CNN’s World Headquarters in Atlanta. During live broadcasts, she is a pivotal part of the control room team, responsible for all video elements, making sure they are ready for air. This involves cutting, editing and coding the strongest videos, photos and soundbites, as well as monitoring live events for breaking news. Kit works across a variety of CNN show teams — including CNN Newsroom with Ana Cabrera, Brooke Baldwin, Brianna Keilar and Pam Brown. She also worked on special weekend editions of the Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer throughout 2020.
You should attend this session if you are:
A UM undergraduate LSA student
Interested in pursuing a career in journalism or media
Looking to learn how to use Michigan resources to your advantage
What you’ll gain by attending:
Gain insights about networking and making connections during a pandemic
Get first-hand knowledge about the highly competitive journalism industry
Get tips on moving to a new place to pursue new opportunities
RSVP now to be part of the conversation. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.
Posting Disclaimer:
RSVP now to reserve your spot. By signing up, you will receive an email with details on how to join this virtual workshop the morning of the session.
The LSA Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. If you require accommodations to participate in this event please contact the Hub at lsa-opphub@umich.edu so we can make arrangements. If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to us at lsa-opphub@umich.edu.
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