I'm Kara Fellows, a media producer and news writer with 8+ years of experience delivering breakthrough audience growth and translating complex topics into clear content across traditional and digital platforms. I’ve built a proven track record of transforming engagement through strategic storytelling, including driving an 80% Instagram growth in five months and spearheading the launch of CBS’s primetime streaming show, which yielded a notable rise in viewership. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights and crafting stories that resonate across audiences. I’m also a collaborative problem-solver who bridges reporters, experts, and stakeholders to deliver seamless live programming that speaks to modern audiences. I thrive in high-visibility, fast-paced environments and enjoy leading cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, timely, and impactful content.

Kara Fellows

I'm Kara Fellows, a media producer and news writer with 8+ years of experience delivering breakthrough audience growth and translating complex topics into clear content across traditional and digital platforms. I’ve built a proven track record of transforming engagement through strategic storytelling, including driving an 80% Instagram growth in five months and spearheading the launch of CBS’s primetime streaming show, which yielded a notable rise in viewership. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights and crafting stories that resonate across audiences. I’m also a collaborative problem-solver who bridges reporters, experts, and stakeholders to deliver seamless live programming that speaks to modern audiences. I thrive in high-visibility, fast-paced environments and enjoy leading cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, timely, and impactful content.

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I’m Kara Fellows, a media producer and news writer with 8+ years of experience delivering breakthrough audience growth and translating complex topics into clear content across traditional and digital platforms. I’ve built a proven track record of transforming engagement through strategic storytelling, including driving an 80% Instagram growth in five months and spearheading the launch of CBS’s primetime streaming show, which yielded a notable rise in viewership. I’m passionate about turning data into actionable insights and crafting stories that resonate across audiences.

I’m also a collaborative problem-solver who bridges reporters, experts, and stakeholders to deliver seamless live programming that speaks to modern audiences. I thrive in high-visibility, fast-paced environments and enjoy leading cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, timely, and impactful content.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Line Producer / CBS News Confirmed & CBS News 24/7 Primetime at CBS News
June 1, 2024 - December 20, 2025
Pitched, researched, and wrote three articles per month under CBS News Confirmed, aimed at combating misinformation by distilling complex topics like AI into actionable reader resources. Built a data-backed social strategy that grew CBS News Confirmed’s Instagram followers to 26,800 and TikTok followers to 13,000 in eight months. Coordinated coast-to-coast collaboration as Line Producer for CBS News 24/7 Primetime, bridging San Francisco and New York newsroom teams to deliver 2.5 hours of daily live coverage and boosting average viewing minutes by 12% in the first month. Led critical fact-checking operations during high-stakes coverage (Presidential Debates, LA Fires), ensuring 100% accuracy and clarity under tight turnaround times.
Line Producer at NBC News Group
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Revamped editorial strategy through data-driven segment development for Early Today, propelling daily viewership to record highs and coordinating fast-paced live segments across multiple platforms.
Line Producer, Segment Producer, Writer/Producer at Cheddar News
August 1, 2019 - February 28, 2023
Revolutionized morning programming by building a social-first editorial strategy that delivered a commanding 10% rating boost in the first month on air. Spearheaded Cheddar's first-ever primetime newscast, igniting a 15% surge in nightly viewership. Conceptualized and executed multiple specialty programs including a 30-minute deep-dive on pandemic-era music culture—securing major talent such as T-Pain, orchestrating four strategic guest interviews, and expanding reach through 5+ supporting articles.
Morning Line Producer at KTVT - Dallas, TX
January 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
Wrote and produced live newscasts with 20+ stories daily, directed reporters, and coordinated with production and editorial teams to maintain on-air accuracy and timely delivery.

Education

BA in Journalism & Communications at Southern Methodist University
August 14, 2014 - December 10, 2017
Minor in Advertising

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment