Updated: Dec. 17, 2008

JarrettBellini@gmail.com

TURNER BROADCASTING
Atlanta, GA
January 2004 - Present

CNN.com Video Podcasting :: News of the Absurd
Producer, Head Writer, Host
[June 2006 - present]
Formerly known as The Gryst, News of the Absurd is a weekly video podcast that takes a satirical look at some of the odd but true stories making news from around the world. In April 2009, I began doing a 'Daily Distraction' hit on CNN.com LIVE, focusing on popular web videos.
+ View: PODCASTS
+ View: DAILY DISTRACTIONS
+ Read: THEY DID IT! from ALL ABOUT MEDIA (Oct/Nov 2006)
+ Read: VERN SEWARD'S REVIEW from The iPod Observer (Aug. 31, 2007)
+ See more honors in the Achievements section

CNN.com
Senior Associate Producer, Digital Content
[August 2008 - present]
While continuing my previous duties as an Associate Producer, I am also, now, producing more original video content for CNN.com. This includes editing projects on Final Cut Pro.

CNN.com
Associate Producer, Digital Content
[December 2006 - August 2008]
In addition to creating unique, original content for CNN.com, I was also responsible for overseeing and organizing the programming schedules for CNN.com LIVE (formerly CNN Pipeline) and CNN Mobile LIVE. PC Magazine called Pipeline "... the most impressive video offering the web has ever seen."

CNN
Feeds Coordinator
[November 2005 - December 2006]
Coordinate all incoming audio and video feeds from our domestic and international bureaus, as well as affiliates. At the time, top Feeds Coordinators would also work on certain newsroom rotations.
+ Employee of the Month: June 2006
+++ Recognition for innovating CNN.com podcasts
+ Rotation: Editorial Assistant
+++ Directly support the newsroom supervising producer
+ Rotation: Desk Assistant
+++ Coordinate outgoing feeds to our worldwide bureaus

CNN
Video Journalist (VJ)
[January 2004 - November 2005]
VJ's are responsible for floor directing and coordinating scripts for our 24-hour global news networks. Working directly with producers, directors, anchors, special guests, and robotics and lighting engineers, Video Journalists contribute to both Atlanta-based and worldwide productions

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS
Washington, DC
August 2002 - July 2003

SALES & MARKETING ASSOCIATE
Responsible for on and off campus promotions for 19 Division I sports. Organized special events for author John Feinstein, Monday Night Football's Melissa Stark, and legendary Celtics coach Red Auerbach. Designed and created all promotional artwork and digital graphics. Worked with local businesses for event sponsorships. Delivered record-breaking attendance for men's soccer during NCAA tournament.



AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
Graduated: May 2001
B.A. Communications: Visual Media
Minor: Sociology

+ Delta Chi Fraternity
+ Completed Warner Bros. Writer Development Program
+ Humor Columnist (4 years): The Eagle
+ PA Announcer: Men's and Women's Soccer
+ Co-Founder: American University Ice Hockey Team
+ Mission: IMPROV-able (live comedy)
+++ Artistic Director (2000-2001)
+++ Producer (1999-2001)
+++ Performer (1998-2001)



NEWS OF THE ABSURD
Formerly: "The Gryst"
CNN.com
Atlanta, GA

2007 Webby Awards - Official Honoree (Comedy Short)
The Gryst #14

2007 Webby Awards - Official Honoree (Experimental)
The Gryst #17

AMERICAN VISIONS FESTIVAL 2001
Washington, DC
Category: Teleplay (TV Writing Competition)

FIRST PLACE
Titus: "A Walk in the Woods"
The gang decides to go camping. However, things quickly turn sour after Dave shares some wild mushrooms he discovers while searching for firewood. Alliances form, love is lost, and secrets are revealed - begging the question: If four idiots go crazy in the forest, and nobody is around to hear them, do they make a sound?

HONORABLE MENTION
The Simpsons: "fLAW & disORDER"
There's murder in Springfield! When a man is found dead outside Moe's Tavern, the crew from NBC's "Law & Order" searches for answers. In this thrilling crossover-series mystery, deception and donuts leave a trail of evidence all the way to the Duff Brewery. It's a classic who-done-it, where the only sure thing is that Homer drinks too much.

THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, AZ
December 1995 - June 1997

HUMOR COLUMNIST
As a high school student, I was chosen to write a regular humor column for Arizona's largest newspaper. During that time, I covered Super Bowl XXX in Tempe, reported from the 1996 Republican National Convention in San Diego, and worked as an online coordinator and correspondent.

SOCCER :: [TottenhamHotspur.com]
I'm a loyal supporter of Tottenham Hotspur FC of the Barclays Premier League in England.

TRAVEL :: [My Travel Page]
At least once a year, I try my best to leave the country with my backpack.

BASS GUITAR :: [My Music Page]
I enjoy jamming blues and bluegrass.

MIKEY :: [Photos of Mikey]
My great dane/lab doesn't respond to Big Stoopid, but he is.