About Me
Hello! My name is Sydney Noel Walton. I’m originally from the Chicagoland-area but, I’m currently working in New York City as an associate producer for CNN Max. Prior to my current assignment, I was the associate producer for the weekly talk show ‘King Charles’, hosted by Gayle King and Charles Barkley. Before working on that show, I spent a year as an associate producer for CNN Tonight, and helped launch CNN News Night with Abby Phillip and Laura Coates Live. I started out in New York City as a production assistant for Don Lemon Tonight in late 2021. Before I moved to the city, I spent a little over a year as a news associate at CNN, based in the Washington, D.C. bureau.
Outside of the newsroom, I channel my passion for storytelling into the realm of filmmaking. As a freelance videographer, I love any opportunity to bring stories to life through a lens. This creative outlet not only complements my journalistic background but also adds a unique dimension to my storytelling skills. I’ve shot and edited countless event recaps, and I’m currently submitting my micro-documentary film HOMESICK to film festivals.
In the moments between deadlines and shoots, you'll find me exploring New York City, discovering new music, indulging in the latest movies and TV shows, and reconnecting with family and friends.
Watching:
Season 3 of Industry on HBO
Listening to:
TWENTY-SIX
Personally curated playlist of songs I discovered throughout the year feat. Jordan Ward, DESTIN CONRAD + more
‘48-HOURS’
Playlist to complement series pitch/concept I presented for my Soho House x Creative Futures Collective showcase feat. Brent Faiyaz, KAYTRANADA + more
Resumé
CNN/CNN Max - Associate Producer - New York City
JULY 2022 - PRESENT
Pitch guest and story segments
Write and produce segments based on daily political and general news headlines
Work with producers and graphics artists to produce infographics for segments
Cut & code visual elements for segments such as video, sound, & guest fonts
Communicate with line producer to add or edit elements during the live show
Fill-in as an associate producer on other primetime shows and special coverage
I’ve worked on the following shows as an associate prodcuer:
5 Things on CNN Max
State of The Race on CNN Max
Inside the Trump Trial on CNN Max
‘King Charles’ with Gayle King and Charles Barkley
NewsNight with Abby Phillip/CNN Primetime
Laura Coates Live/CNN Tonight
Don Lemon Tonight
CNN - Production Assistant - New York City
September 2021 - JULY 2022
Cut video and sound daily for on-air use before and during the show
Help producers gather and code visual elements
Help producers with question ideas & research for segments
Train interns and other production assistants
CNN - News Associate - Washington, D.C.
June 2020 - SEPTEMBER 2021
Conducted detailed research on top politicians for CNN’s State of the Union show team
Produced full-screen graphics for CNN’s State of the Union
Created and posted social media promos and segment clips for CNN’s State of the Union
Called elements in the control room during the live show
Wrote day turn and long-form web stories for CNN Digital
Worked with live producers, show staff, and reporters on live shots and coverage of live events
Logged pressers and discussions held by top U.S. political leaders
Greeted guests, ran scripts, and operated TelePrompter for a variety of DC-based shows
KOMU-TV - Producer/Reporter - Columbia, Missouri
March 2019 - MARCH 2020
Produced 3 shows a week during 8-hour shifts; 5 pm, 10 pm, and morning show
Pitched 3 stories for my bi-weekly reporting shifts
Shot, wrote, and edited TV-style packages and VO
Wrote web stories using AP-style
Tweeted story updates in the field using photos and videos