Monica Sarbu

Experience

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  Alpha TV

  Sept 2006 - Mar 2007

  Production Assistant

  I provided logistical support for the Executive producers as well as news editors. I ensured that proper footage from the archive was delivered for different news packages, as requested by the producer. I archived footage recorded in the field by the production crew. I Answered phone calls in the newsroom, scheduled meetings, and booked locations. I printed out rundowns and delivered them to the anchor and all the staff in the control room.

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  Realitatea TV

  Apr 2007 - Jul 2011

  Production Assistant - News

  I liaised between Producers, Directors, and the Production team in the control room for each live show produced. I kept track of timing during programs. Worked hand in hand with the executive producers in the control room to ensure the newscast ran smoothly without any technical issues. I provided proper illustrations from the archive for different news packages and established IFB connections for reporters before they went on air. I was taking live calls during a breaking news situation, contacting authorities, and convincing them to go live on our air with the latest information. Keeping track of the rundown, ensuring every crew member understood what was being prepared, as instructed by the executive producer. I was also in charge of archiving footage recorded in the field by our reporters and camera crew. Show less

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  Realitatea TV

  Nov 2011 - Oct 2013

  News Reporter

  As a news reporter, I researched, wrote, and reported on information vital to our community. I covered social areas such as education, health, and culture. I split my time betweenworking in the newsroom, going out into the field, interviewing people, and doing live shots on breaking news stories. I conducted exclusive interviews with many influential people, including Education Minister, Mr.Remus Pricopie(2012), and the Health Minister, Mr. Eugen Nicolăescu(2012). I delivered clear, relevant, and meaningful stories to our news consumers with the utmost journalisticintegrity. Over the years, I wrote various stories, including investigative pieces and human interest, and covered hard news in our city news, such as fires, plane crashes, and train and car accidents. I used the Newsdesk software to produce professional pieces and participated in daily planning meetings to pitch ideas. Show less

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  Antena stars

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2016

  Executive News Producer - entertainment, showbiz

  As an entertainment news producer, I had the same tasks as your typical news producer. The difference was the content being produced and delivered to the audience. The channel, Antena Stars, gave non-stop news regarding the entertainment industry in Romania and its stars (hence the name), much like E-entertainment. In this position, I handled the latest celebrity news and "gossip" from the world of showbiz, both national and international. I produced two of the most important newscasts on the channel, and each show had a two-hour-long live broadcast.My responsibilities were : Coordinate the newsgathering operation, generating story ideas and leads, scheduling and assigning coverage, and delivering raw material to the production team so they can piece together packages. I also coordinated breaking news, live shots and supervised newscasts from the control room. I also managed story content and delivery, gave final script approval, and created graphics for stories, social campaigns, and special segments. I constantly searched for new local guests to keep the viewer's interest. I worked with new anchors and reporters to improve their storytelling techniques. Show less

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  Realitatea Plus

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2020

  Executive News Producer

  As a news producer, I take all the elements of a live newscast (packages, video, graphics, etc.) and compile them into a cohesive show. I currently handle the morning show. My responsibilities are wide-ranging. They vary from monitoring the wire agencies/network feeds to gathering leadsfor possible stories, writing in-show and pre-show teases (before starting the live broadcast), and timing the show so it starts and ends on the dot and contains all the commercial breaks necessary. I also keep in touch with reporters and crew in the field to monitor how stories develop and coordinate live shots, communicating with the anchors, director, studio crew, and newsroom editors while leading the production team in the control room. Show less

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  CNN

  Nov 2020 - now

  In my current role, I bridge the editorial operations between Bucharest and CNN's headquarters in Atlanta, ensuring seamless collaboration and high-quality content delivery. I oversee the production of "News Hour with CNN," a prime-time show airing Monday through Friday on Antena 3 CNN, our exclusive affiliate in Romania.I work closely with CNN International's newsgathering and sales teams, contributing to both immediate and long-term planning while providing essential content and insights on stories developing in Romania. Additionally, I collaborate with Antena 3 CNN's standards and practices representative to ensure that all content meets CNN’s stringent editorial standards.My role is critical in upholding CNN’s reputation for excellence in journalism across our Romanian platform, delivering trusted news coverage to our audience. Show less I oversee the top news show on Antena 3 CNN done in partnership with CNN titled News Hour with CNN. This project is the first of its kind and has served as a building block for the current exclusive partnership between the two companies. As a news producer, I take all the elements of a live newscast (packages, video, graphics, etc.) and compile them into a cohesive show. I also serve as the point person for decision-making while stories develop, and am the decision factor on what stories and information need to be reported. I engage and manage high profile talent. Show less

  • Executive Director

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Executive Producer - News Hour with CNN

    Nov 2020 - now