ZOE POINDEXTER
Associate Producer
About Me
Zoe Poindexter is an Associate Producer at Long Story Short Media, a production company based in Washington, DC, where she assists producers in the pre, field, post and live production of video content and events for clients.
In 2023, Zoe completed a Google Project Management certification with Coursera. In May 2019, she graduated with a Masters in journalism from Georgetown University enhancing the Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism she received from West Liberty University in 2016.
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Zoe has assisted most recently in the production of video content for the Clinton Global Initiative (2023,2022), the Robin Hood Foundation Big Benefit (2022, 2023), CBS pool coverage of the 2020 Presidential Inauguration, the 2020 Republican National Convention in Washington, D.C. and editorial and logistics planning for the CBS News 2020 Democratic Debate in Charleston, S.C.
Zoe is passionate about arts, culture and entertainment, true crime, social justice, festivals, interactive experiences and travel.
Summary of Experience
January 2022 - Present
Associate Producer| Long Story Short Media
Assists executive and senior producers with developing creative concepts, and maintaining client correspondence during pre-production. Leads and delegates research and asset-gathering needs.
Assists line producer by managing production deadlines and task completion with Monday.com (experience on the vendor side with Asana and Airtable production management tools).
Coordinates travel, site, expenses, and production logistics for field and remote production.
Collaborates with producers, editors, and artists to identify, implement and approve video and photo assets, motion graphics, and VFX for short-form, scripted, non-fiction videos.
April 2021 - December 2021
Digital Media Associate Producer| CBS News D.C. Bureau
2022 Webby Award Winner - Social, News & Politics (video)
Managed content schedules for multiple accounts and platforms using Sprinklr, Creator Studio and Later.
Produced 5-25 political videos a week related for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Wrote 50-150 live tweets a week for “Face the Nation”, “Evening News” and CBSN broadcasts.
Designed 5-25 headline, quote and statistics graphics a week with Photoshop for Instagram and Twitter.
Wrote weekly “Five at Five” email newsletter summarizing “Face the Nation” broadcast.
April 2019 - April 2021
Executive Assistant to the Bureau Chief| CBS News D.C. Bureau
Scheduled and maintained meetings, tasks and calendar for the Bureau Chief.
Assisted producers for the 2020 Democratic Debate, 2020 RNC, 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
Organized logistics for staff events and journalism award dinners, conferences.
Transcribed and logged pressers, congressional hearings and newsmaker interviews.
Compiled morning read-in regarding political and local news for the Bureau Chief.
Researched background information and fact checked questions for Face the Nation guest segments.
Pre-interviewed newsmaker or their spokesperson for Face the Nation guest segments.
Tracked ratings and booking appearances for Face the Nation and Sunday show competition.
Spring 2019 & Fall 2018
CBS This Morning Intern & Newspath Intern | CBS News D.C. Bureau
Assisted producers and correspondents during live hits and while reporting in the field.
Researched and fact checked copy for packages and debrief segments.
Logged pressers, congressional hearings and interviews from competing networks.
Cut newsworthy SOTs and VO with Avid Media Central and wrote brief synopsis for CBS affiliate stations client use.
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Contact Me
Ask here to see more of my work! I'm available for coffee, lunch, and most importantly any helpful advice or feedback.
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Tel: 304-270-6364