about.
I’m Deanna Fry (Dean-nuh), a Peabody and National Emmy® Award-winning Senior Producer and Showrunner with nearly 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism.
I specialize in storytelling that informs, empowers, and centers voices too often overlooked.
As the Showrunner of America in Black on BET and Senior Producer for CBS News’ Race & Culture Unit, I helped build the series from concept to broadcast, leading it to national recognition for its bold and necessary reporting.
Prior to that, I served as Supervising Producer for Face the Nation, helping lead live political coverage during some of the most pivotal moments in recent history. Since joining CBS News in 2019, my work has helped shape national conversations around race, justice, and policy, including leading coverage of the George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery cases.
My career spans major networks and historic events — from the Sandy Hook shooting to Presidential visits — with roles across CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, PBS, and Hearst Television.
I’m a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., the Producers Guild of America, and the National Association of Black Journalists. I also serve on the Alumni Board for Indiana University’s Media School, where I earned my journalism degree.
Whether I’m producing a special, mentoring the next generation, or building a new show from the ground up, I lead with integrity, impact, and heart.
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