Ric Ward

Guide segments through the entire process from booking to anchor questions to interviews to scripting to editing, making complicated subjects understandable, interesting and TV-friendly

- Key decision maker in CNN newsroom - Responsible for editorial guidance and direction networks-wide - Liaison between various CNN networks, platforms and assignment desks - Involved in maintaining and growing @CNN twitter platform to 15+ million followers - Recognized for writing, copy editing, creative thinking and story-telling - Developed, launched and Executive Produced a wide range of programs and initiatives including: “Live From Afghanistan” anchored by Christiane Amanpour, Nic Robertson, Brent Sadler “CNN Tonight” anchored by Bill Hemmer, Catherine Callaway “CNN NewsStand” anchored by Stephen Frazier, Natalie Allen “The World Today” anchored by Jeanne Meserve, Joie Chen, Jim Moret, Judy Woodruff, Anderson Cooper “Early Edition” anchored by Leon Harris, Donna Kelley, Carol Lin “CNN Hotline” anchored by Jack Cafferty, Garrick Utley