ALFONSO MOLINA
Summary
Broadcast Production Assistant with hands-on experience directing live television newscasts and supporting daily broadcast operations. Skilled in studio camera operation, audio board management, live production coordination, and real-time troubleshooting in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to communicate effectively with production crews, maintain broadcast quality under strict deadlines, and adapt quickly during live events. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong leadership, organizational, and technical skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
News Production Assistant
WCBI-TV
Columbus
10.2024 - Current
- Direct Nightside and Weekend newscasts, coordinating live production elements to ensure smooth on-air broadcasts.
- Coordinated with producers, anchors, and crew members during live broadcasts to effectively execute production plans.
- Operate studio cameras and audio systems while maintaining broadcast quality and technical standards.
- Set up, adjusted, and operated audio-visual equipment and cameras for live shows to ensure high-quality broadcasts.
- Monitored live programming and responded swiftly to technical or production issues, maintaining broadcast integrity.
- Assist in maintaining production workflows while meeting strict broadcast deadlines.
- Prepared sets by transporting equipment and supplies to location and positioning people and props.
- Utilize strong communication and organizational skills to support fast-paced newsroom operations.
Manager
Mississippi Old Town Taco
Olive Branch
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Manage scheduling, inventory, budgeting, and operational logistics while maintaining customer service standards.
- Cultivated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through team management.
- Coordinated scheduling, inventory, budgeting, and operational logistics to uphold customer service standards.
- Resolved issues swiftly and effectively in fast-paced situations, demonstrating attention to detail and adaptability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS 08.2021 - 06.2026
Skills
- Live Broadcast Operations
- Broadcast Directing
- Live Production Support
- Studio Camera Operation
- Audio Board Operation
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Technical Troubleshooting
- News Writing
- Team collaboration
- Crew Coordination
- Time Management
- Organizational expertise
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Communication skills
Timeline
News Production Assistant
WCBI-TV
10.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Mississippi State University
08.2021 - 06.2026
Manager
Mississippi Old Town Taco
04.2019 - 08.2023