Lisa Binns

The rebooted Explorer series is an immersive storytelling experience. The show explores distinctive topics through a blend of in-studio and in-the-field segments. Pitched, developed and field produced domestic and international reports lasting 10-12 minutes. Responsible for managing all aspects of production, including directing on-air talent.

America Tonight was Al Jazeera America’s flagship TV newsmagazine covering underreported national stories. Researched and developed a series on the civil rights leaders, comparing today's movement to the 1960s. Also produced a series on sexual assault in sports focusing on the case of a college hockey player and hazing incidents by athletes at a high school in California. Acted as a liaison between headquarters in DC and New York field team. Managed assignments for NY staff producing quick turn features.

Worked on all areas of story development and production including: story selection; determining interview subjects; writing questions for interviews; providing background research and reporting; field producing, editing and script writing; and coordinating cross-platform opportunities.  Stories have appeared on Sports Center and ABC Charles Gibson’s “Person of the Week”.

Co-produced an hour-long episode focusing on the medical marijuana issue in the United States and the scientific advances made in the study of the cannabis plant.

Produced a corporate marketing DVD covering the decade long accomplishments of artist/businessman Jay-Z

Co-produced short-form documentary about the last decade of the Internet.

Produced hour-long episode highlighting the stories of three individuals affected by illness and their journey to a diagnosis.

Produced short video segments on each of the 25 honorees.