Justin Mandel
‘A TV renaissance man’ who has already ‘wowed the CNN newsroom’
What others are saying...
Meredith Mazzotta, producer for OSTN News
Justin always goes above and beyond what is asked of him - he is eager to produce and the content he gives is always top-notch. He has a fantastic attitude, a creative outlook and a fire in his belly.
Aly Weisman, lead correspondent for Trojan Vision's Take 5
Justin is the most devoted student producer that I have ever encountered. His dedication to the channel, Trojan Vision, and the entertainment news show, "Take 5," is unparalleled. Justin created "Take 5" from the ground up and over the past two years, it has grown into a legitimate entertainment news show that has covered everything from the Academy Awards and the Emmys to countless film festivals, press junkets and film premieres. Justin's passion extends beyond Trojan Vision into his many freelance jobs and esteemed internships. He is a person who knows how to get things accomplished and he is vital to the success of Trojan Vision.
Todd Bonin, senior producer for Squawk Box on CNBC
He was a fantastic intern, a huge asset to our team. Justin worked with myself and CNN's Chief Business Correspondent, Ali Velshi. I have to say, I've worked with many interns in my career -- many strong learners, hard-workers. But Justin brought something extra to the table. Ali and I, over the course of the summer, bestowed an immense amount of trust in Justin. We give him full projects to execute on his own. From researching stories, conducting pre-interviews, producing weekly podcasts -- Justin was indispensable.
Eric Kuhn, consultant for CBS News
I first worked with Justin in 12th grade at Hastings High School, which is outside of NYC where we both attended. I was the chief political correspondent of WHHS News, a show he had created a few years back. Justin was the Executive Producer/Everything else. He has an amazing ability to just be everything and do everything with brilliance and a smile that is unseen by most other people -- especially at the age of 17! Justin has since WOWed the CNN newsroom with his talent and, at his school, takes to the red carpet as the executive producer of his entertainment show Take 5. A television renaissance man from being a camera man to producing out on the red carpet to the halls of Congress, Justin is already making a name for himself.
Highlighted work
Take 5: SAG Awards Special
Source | Trojan Vision
Justin helped produce special coverage for the 2008 SAG Awards.
Take 5: Awards Season Special
Source | Trojan Vision
If Hollywood was giving out an award, Take 5 was there.
Take 5 on National TV
Source | ABC
USC Trojan Vision's Take 5 was briefly featured on ABC's Coverage of the USC vs. Arizona football game.




