Project #4
Discovery Channel: 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 Intern
Broadcast newsroom support for a daily science news program.
Project snapshot
Format
Broadcast Television Series
Production Model
5 Episodes Per Week
Viewership
1.3M+ Weekly Viewers
Editorial Focus
Science · Technology · Innovation · Wildlife
DAILY PLANET ON-SET STUDIO
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
14 segments
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FACEBOOK POSTS + IMAGES
2 items
Impact
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Supported reliable, repeatable workflows that help a weekly program ship on time across multiple segments and production timelines.
