Project #4
Daily Planet
Science News Magazine Series
Overview
Supported production and editorial workflows for Daily Planet, Discovery Channel’s flagship science and technology series. Contributed to fast-paced, high-volume broadcast production by helping translate complex scientific topics into clear, accurate, and engaging storytelling across multiple weekly segments.
My Role
Production Assistant (Internship)
Project snapshot
Format
Television broadcast series
Production Model
Five episodes per week
Viewership
1.3M+ weekly viewers
Editorial Focus
Science · Technology · Innovation · Animal · Wildlife · Environment
DAILY PLANET SOUNDSTAGE
Editorial Approach & Storytelling
- Contributed story ideas during daily editorial pitch meetings, shaping segment direction within a fast-paced broadcast newsroom.
- Supported high-volume story segment development under tight, 24-hour production cycles and same-day delivery timelines.
- Translated complex scientific concepts into accessible, audience-friendly narratives.
- Maintained editorial accuracy, clarity, and pacing across varied segment formats.
- Supported consistent tone and storytelling standards week to week.
Production Support
- Coordinated day-to-day production needs across multiple segments and timelines.
- Provided research and scripting support, including source gathering and story inputs.
- Managed assets, documentation, and handoffs to support post-production workflows.
- Supported producers, editors, and hosts with schedules, notes, and deliverables.
- Helped ensure reliable, on-time delivery in a high-volume broadcast environment.
Final deliverables
EPISODE SEGMENTS
16 segments
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FACEBOOK POSTS + IMAGES
2 items
Impact
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Supported reliable, repeatable workflows that help ensure a weekly program ships on time across multiple segments and production timelines.
