About Me
Hi, I’m Sydney Noel Walton, though in the film world, I go by Noel.
I’m a Chicago native currently based in New York City, where I work as an associate producer at CNN. My path has taken me from the D.C. bureau to New York, helping develop and produce a range of daily and primetime news programming across the network.
But my true passion lives behind the camera. Outside of CNN, I’m a filmmaker and director, telling emotionally grounded stories through branded content, short films, and doc-style visuals. My work often blends journalistic sharpness with a cinematic edge. I’d describe my style as grounded, stylish, and rooted in everyday life.
Whether it’s for a news outlet or if I’m putting a freelance project together, I make sure to take my time, work diligently, and showcase the most impactful moments.
When I’m not working, I’m probably wandering New York, hunting for new music, or indulging in the latest TV shows and movies.
Watching:
Season 1 of Heated Rivalry on HBO Max
Listening to:
TWENTY-SEVEN
Personally curated playlist of songs I discovered throughout the year. Feat. Ravyn Lenae, DESTIN CONRAD + more
‘48-HOURS’
Playlist to complement a series I pitched for my Soho House x Creative Futures Collective showcase. Feat. Brent Faiyaz, KAYTRANADA + more
Resumé
CNN/CNN Max - Associate Producer - New York City
JULY 2022 - PRESENT
Pitch guest and story segments
Write and produce segments based on daily political and general news headlines
Work with producers and graphics artists to produce infographics for segments
Cut & code visual elements for segments such as video, sound, & guest fonts
Communicate with line producer to add or edit elements during the live show
Fill-in as an associate producer on other primetime shows and special coverage
I’ve worked on the following shows as an associate prodcuer:
5 Things on CNN Max
State of The Race on CNN Max
Inside the Trump Trial on CNN Max
‘King Charles’ with Gayle King and Charles Barkley
NewsNight with Abby Phillip/CNN Primetime
Laura Coates Live/CNN Tonight
Don Lemon Tonight
CNN - Production Assistant - New York City
September 2021 - JULY 2022
Cut video and sound daily for on-air use before and during the show
Help producers gather and code visual elements
Help producers with question ideas & research for segments
Train interns and other production assistants
CNN - News Associate - Washington, D.C.
June 2020 - SEPTEMBER 2021
Conducted detailed research on top politicians for CNN’s State of the Union show team
Produced full-screen graphics for CNN’s State of the Union
Created and posted social media promos and segment clips for CNN’s State of the Union
Called elements in the control room during the live show
Wrote day turn and long-form web stories for CNN Digital
Worked with live producers, show staff, and reporters on live shots and coverage of live events
Logged pressers and discussions held by top U.S. political leaders
Greeted guests, ran scripts, and operated TelePrompter for a variety of DC-based shows
KOMU-TV - Producer/Reporter - Columbia, Missouri
March 2019 - MARCH 2020
Produced 3 shows a week during 8-hour shifts; 5 pm, 10 pm, and morning show
Pitched 3 stories for my bi-weekly reporting shifts
Shot, wrote, and edited TV-style packages and VO
Wrote web stories using AP-style
Tweeted story updates in the field using photos and videos