James R. Schiffman

James Schiffman Chief Copy Editor, CNN International
3435 Kingsboro Road, #1802
Atlanta, GA 30326
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email:  jrs68@cornell.edu
   
Mr. Schiffman is a Chief Copy Editor at CNN International, currently involved in various editorial and management issues including network style, hiring, and training. Mr. Schiffman currently is the primary editor for CNN International's "World News Asia" programs, which are broadcast in prime time in Asia. As a former correspondent in Beijing of the Asia Wall Street Journal, Mr Schiffman reported extensively on Chinese economic reforms, the role of foreign investment, and Chinese politics and culture at a time of rapid change and turmoil. Mr. Schiffman speaks Mandarin Chinese, and lectures frequently to academic and community groups. He also is pursuing a PhD in Communication at Georgia State University, with an emphasis on media in China.