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Deanna Fry
Network News Senior Producer

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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've led teams through live breaking news, cultural reckonings, and political showdowns, all with a steady hand and a fierce editorial vision. My work across various platforms has earned both Peabody and Emmy Awards, reflecting a deep commitment to producing journalism that is timely, compelling, and impactful.

I am looking for the opportunity to shape a bold, intelligent, and forward-looking news broadcast, and to create something that cuts through the noise.

I serve as Senior Producer for CBS News' Race & Culture Unit and as the Showrunner and Senior Broadcast Producer for America in Black on BET, which I co-created and have led through two successful, award-winning seasons. From brainstorm to broadcast, I've overseen every aspect of production, from editorial framing and field coverage to live directing and post-production, all while managing a dynamic team.

I also currently support our Standards & Practices Unit, bringing a high level of integrity and editorial rigor to everything I produce, while overseeing many of the stories in the network. Prior to this, I served as Supervising Producer for Face the Nation, where I helped lead live coverage out of the control room, managed editors and producers, and navigated fast-changing political landscapes with precision.

I thrive in high-pressure environments, love building strong teams, and believe deeply in journalism that informs, challenges, and reflects the country we live in. I'd welcome the chance to bring my experience to a show and to continue shaping the national conversation through smart, sharp, and fearless reporting.

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projects.

projects.

Residents near America's largest steel mill fight for cleaner air
04:00
Sean "Diddy" Combs: The Verdict
40:23
Is America in a New Gilded Age? Wealth, Power, and Democracy | CBS Reports
43:40
The human cost of pollution in Gary, Indiana
05:36
Is pollution from steel mills behind cancer rates in Gary, Indiana?
11:05
The Price of Milk: Immigrants Behind American Dairy | CBS Reports
43:32
How the U.S. dairy industry relies on immigrant labor
03:09
Inauguration Day in America 2025 – A CBS News Primetime Report
48:55
Can DEI Survive? Conservatives Wage War On Diversity! | America In Black
10:03
Missing Black Women & Girls: Families Hope New Law Helps Find Loved Ones! | America In Black
10:46
Gabrielle Union Discusses Her Docuseries & We Report On An Emerging Black Crisis | America In Black
40:46
T.D. Jakes Talks Entrepreneurship, Plus Kehinde Wiley, Rise of Afrobeats & More | America In Black
40:50
“Keith Lee Effect:” The Food Critic Breathing New Life Into Black Restaurants! | America In Black
09:43
Feds Say Southern States Owe HBCUs Billions In Funding! | America In Black
10:24
Black America Votes: Many Votes Say Money Is The Top Issue In The 2024 Race! | America In Black
10:01
LL Cool J Talks G.O.A.T. Level Status & Ed Gordon Discusses Reparations! | America In Black
40:27
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