PRODUCING — RAYNA SIMS

CNN Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports | Weed 8: Women and Weed

Roles: Field Producer, Associate Producer, Writer

-Solo field produced multiple shoots, wrote interview questions and directed talent on location.

-Found all Oklahoma characters featured in the show.

-Helped write one of the acts of the show.

-Pre-interviewed sources, complied research for the senior producer and oversaw edit.

“Dr. Sanjay Gupta returns with a new installment of his duPont-Columbia Award winning and Emmy® nominated Weed series, this time examining a significant cultural moment: the rise of cannabis use among women .”

This aired on CNN on April 19, 2026.

CNN Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports | It Doesn't Have to Hurt

Roles: Field Producer, Associate Producer, Writer

-Wrote two of the five acts of this show.

-Field produced multiple shoots, wrote interview questions and directed talent on location.

-Pre-interviewed sources, complied research for the senior producer and oversaw edit.

This video is a trailer and excerpt from the documentary.

“CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on one of the most prevalent conditions in America, more so than heart disease, cancer or diabetes: pain.”

This aired on CNN on September 7, 2025. Watch it on Max here.

This show received an Emmy nomination in the category of Outstanding Health or Medical Coverage (2025).

CNN The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper | Homebirth Journey: Saving Black Moms

Roles: Field Producer, Associate Producer

-Spent a week in Los Angeles as the field producer alongside CNN anchor Abby Phillip.

-Conducted initial research, identified and pre-interviewed voices, scoured court documents, licensed third party material and oversaw entire edit.

“CNN Anchor Abby Phillip delves into why a growing number of Black women are choosing to give birth at home and foregoing the care of a doctor in a hospital.”

This aired on CNN on December 17, 2023. Watch it on Max here.

This show received an Emmy nomination in the category of Outstanding Health or Medical Coverage (2024).

CNN The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper | Miracle On The Hudson: 15 Years Later

Roles: Field Producer, Associate Producer, Casting Director and Prop Manager

-Sent to Paris to solo field produce a multi-day interview and broll shoot.

-Hired seven background actors for reenactment scenes after reviewing more than 100 applicants, secured an airplane set to film at in Los Angeles, and organized all props and wardrobe needed.

-Spent several days alongside the senior producer filming in Los Angeles and oversaw the edit.

“Ahead of Flight 1549’s anniversary, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper is exclusively sitting down with its captain, Ambassador C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger, and passengers to reflect on how this extraordinary event has changed their lives forever.”

This aired on CNN on January 7, 2024. Watch it on Max here.

CNN The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper | Justice Delayed

Roles: Field Producer, Associate Producer, Casting Director and Prop Manager

-Led setup for four different reenactment shoots: secured film permits for a real jail and a real NYC courthouse, hired eight actors after reviewing more than 200 applicants, and acquired and organized all props and wardrobe.

-Joined the senior producer in Philadelphia on shoots and oversaw edit.

“This episode follows CNN Anchor Jake Tapper’s efforts to shine a light on the harrowing story of a Philadelphia man who was convicted of attempted murder in 2013.”

This aired on CNN on March 24, 2024. Watch it on Max here.

CNN Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports | Animal Pharm

Roles: Field Producer, Associate Producer

-Traveled to New Hampshire, Boston and Los Angeles on field shoots with talent and conducted multiple interview and broll shoots solo.

-Managed all incoming and archival media and provided editorial suggestions throughout entire edit.

-Assisted in production of a digital video that was shared across CNN platforms.

“CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports in a years-long investigation of an experimental technique that could revolutionize organ transplantation.”

This aired on CNN on May 18, 2025. Watch it on Max here.

CNN The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper | Operation Panda

Roles: Associate Producer, Writer, Field Producer

-Found a key source featured in the hour and and traveled to Washington, DC for final shoots.

-Wrote segments of this show and oversaw entire edit.

“CNN’s David Culver reports from Dujiangyan Panda Base, where CNN was the sole US based media present to witness their departure, and he also gets an early look at how the pandas are settling into their new home in the nation’s capital.”

This aired on CNN on January 26, 2025.

CNN The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper | Terror in Israel

Roles: Booker, Interviewer, Associate Producer,

-Booked guests, which included mining social media, for this for this quick-turn documentary produced in one week.

-Conducted six interviews, including highly sensitive interviews with a victim of the attack as well as family members whose loved ones had been kidnapped by Hamas.

“Featuring new interviews with survivors and eyewitnesses of the attack and family members of kidnapped victims, Anderson Cooper breaks down everything we know so far about the deadly assault and how this surprise attack escalated into war.”

This aired on CNN on October 15, 2023. Watch it on Max here.

This show, along with its followup "Hostage to Terror," won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuous News Coverage: Long Form (2024).

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