ralitsa vassileva

CNN anchor turned lecturer at Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. I love storytelling, enjoy traveling and dabble in painting.

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Rest in peace Ted! Thank you for your revolutionary vision that made it possible for me, a fledgling reporter from tiny Bulgaria, to become a CNN Anchor and Correspondent.
I last saw Ted when I interviewed him about his autobiography in 2008. He had ambitious goals till the end

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@GradyNewsource students are preparing for their first journalism assignments. Today they learned about their #LocalNews beats by meeting county officials. Thanks to @accgov, Barrow, Jackson, Oconee, and Madison County for your insights!

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@UGAEcology Dr. James Porter shares his Emmy with @UGAGrady students after an inspiring talk. Porter was lead researcher for @TheEmmys winning documentary @ChasingCoral

The secret to winning?

A compelling narrative that merges the creativity of both artists and scientists.

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Thanks to @UGAGrady students who nominated me for this recognition. So happy I was able to support your career development!

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Here is a great opportunity to teach journalism at @UGAGrady Link to job description https://t.co/s6qKWLuBEY

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@soljourno Michael Davis asked @GradyNewsource to reflect on their first #solutionsjournalism show.
“Being able to show a solution leaves you more hopeful.”
“We went to places trying to find a solution, serving people. This embodies what the news is!”

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Want to be a good video storyteller? Here’s what @CNN Executive Producer Jenni Watts told my @UGAGrady #journalism class.
Watch all footage before you write; Just start writing; Write long but trim; Every word counts; Doublecheck facts

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Reunited with @cnni colleagues @amanpour and @RobynC54101 while reporting on the United Nations General Assembly in 2017. The relevance of the UN in the midst of global challenges still on the agenda in 2024 as @RichardRothCNN points out. https://t.co/coqYCvgLvo

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#CNN Intellectual Property Licensing Executive Keiona Barnwell shared tips with @GradyNewsource students.
-Be new as long as you can, learn from others
-Trust your unique abilities and passions.
-You are a brand. Define it!
-Imagine working for your favorite brand, grow skills

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@GradyNewsource reporters are excited about their new Beats. Today they met officials from @accgov, Barrow, Jackson, Madison, and Oconee counties in preparation for their first stories.

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Interested in better storytelling about the planet? Check out how @UGAGrady did it in https://t.co/ICrLuaVQTw
Main takeaways:
1. Pick a big problem
2. Find what locals do about it
3. Tell it like it is: Pros and Cons
4. Show everyday people, engaging visuals, and simple words

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Congratulations to the students in @RALITSACNN's Reporting IV course on the premiere of a solutions journalism documentary covering water issues in Northeast Georgia.

Read more and view the documentary here: https://t.co/2r210blcyP

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What #journalists told @UGAGrady students starting out: @scrippsnews Christian P. Bryant: Rejection is part of the job but so is perseverance! Award winning anchor Jeff Hullinger: Guard your reputation! @UGAGrady grads: Build the skills for the job you want!

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@cnni award-winning Documentary producer @wattsjen shares tips with @UGAGrady
Prep: Audience, research, logistics, style
Process: Catalog footage, keep notes.
Interviews: Know questions, ask follow-ups
Writing: Watch footage before, when stuck, just write, no throwaway lines

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@fergalrte Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful Mom. She leaves a legqcy of inspiration.

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@AWebbWFTV Congratulations Ashlyn! I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness! 💕

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Denmark has been working for a decade to encourage drivers to consider buying, and driving, electric vehicles. What can others learn from their effort? Watch a ride along video https://t.co/JOwG5IHddS Read about it here: https://t.co/EIu33eixnV

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@UGAGrady Newsource reporters prepare to cover #LocalNews. First step, meet #northeastga county representatives from @accgov, Barrow, Madison, @VisitOconeeGa and @JacksonCountyGA

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#ElectricVehicles take first prize in “A Search For Solutions” produced by @GradyNewsource students. The show features untold stories about Georgia locals doing their part for the environment. A happy ending to their hard work this semester!
https://t.co/OfxAB5jnU8

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@CarterCenter Thanks Rosalynn Carter for your lifelong service to people around the world. Rest in peace!