Alfred C. Torres
Katy,USA
Summary
Experienced professional in broadcast television with a strong background in video production, planning, and execution. Skilled in supervising staff and directing both live and taped programs. Proficient in managing remote program and commercial productions. Expertise in Directing, Technical Directing, videography, video editing, set design and live and recorded audio operation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Television Production Manager
Estrella-MediaCo KZJL TV 61
07.2020 - Current
- Director of live and recorded programs, festival concert specials
- Director of local and national commercials
- Director of taped and live programs
- Lead Editor
- Scheduling and coordinating clients’ program and commercial productions
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Audio Production of radio commercials and programs
Television Production Assistant
KIAH TV-39
01.2001 - 07.2020
- News Technical Director
- Floor Director,
- Robotic Camera Operator
- News and Promotions Editor
- Studio Camera Operator,
- Audio Operator
- Audio operator for 'Morning Dose,' 3-hour live newscast, 6:00 am - 9am
Video Production Manager
Orange Dreams LLC
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Commercial producer-director, program producer-director, lead editor
- Scheduling and coordinating clients’ productions
- Scheduling and supervising staff
- Developed creative concepts for video projects, resulting in engaging and impactful content.
Television Production Assistant
KZJL TV-61, Liberman Broadcasting (Estrella TV)
01.2001 - 01.2016
- Lead Commercial Director, Editor, Studio and Field Camera Operator
- Responsible for directing, editing, shooting local and national commercials, infomercials, event demos, concert specials, programs and program promos
Television Production Assistant
Houston Community College Channel, HCC-TV (freelance)
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Responsible for set-up, tear down and taping of all studio production and field recordings, including lectures, educational programs and programs on the cultural arts
- Avid Editor
- Studio and Field Camera operator
- Camera Operator and Editor on 'A Culture of Science,' a 13-episode locally produced docudrama
Director-Technical Director-Live Truck Operator
KXLN-TV – 45 Univision
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Director and Technical Director of live 5:00 pm and 10 pm Newscast
- Audio Operator for Live and taped programs
- Editor of special segment news promos
- Editor of segments for weekly public affairs program
- News Live truck Operator
- Studio and Field Camera Operator
Production Manager
KTMD-TV – 48, Telemundo
01.1987 - 01.1998
- Directed, produced and edited national and local commercials for sales department and advertising agencies
- Produced and directed taped and live local programs
- Parades, sports events, election specials and concert specials
- Managed team who were responsible for studio production and remote production assignments including news (ENG photographers)
- Auditioned, coordinated and directed talent for video and audio productions
- Directed and supervised production and execution of live local newscasts and taped programs in coordination with news director and news producers
- Participated in studio set design for newscasts and other programs
- Maintained quality of on-air image for local and network programming, local newscasts and special event promotions
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZGraduate -
Tucson High School
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Adobe Photo Shop
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Audition
- Avid Media Composer
- Part 107 Remote Pilot license
- Video production proficiency
- Pre-production planning
- Live camera operations
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Crew collaboration
- Audio mixers
- Decision-making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Production management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Team management
Awards
- Nominated as one of top three producers in Houston by the AWRT
- Honorable Mention, Houston Addy Award for Public Service Announcements
- Spanish Advertising Award for Fiesta Supermarket advertising campaign
- Awarded a bronze and two silver Tucson Addy Awards for Excellence in Advertising
Freelance Experience
- Camera operator for University of Arizona Wildcat basketball
- Third base camera operator for San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners game
- Slo Mo operator for Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans game
- Camera operator for national cut-ins and segment recording for Univision Mexico vs. USA soccer
- Camera operator for Houston Dynamo – Houston Dash
- Audio operator for 'High School Sports Live' for KFTU, Channel 55
Timeline
Television Production Manager
Estrella-MediaCo KZJL TV 61
07.2020 - Current
Video Production Manager
Orange Dreams LLC
01.2016 - 01.2019
Television Production Assistant
KIAH TV-39
01.2001 - 07.2020
Television Production Assistant
KZJL TV-61, Liberman Broadcasting (Estrella TV)
01.2001 - 01.2016
Television Production Assistant
Houston Community College Channel, HCC-TV (freelance)
01.2001 - 01.2002
Director-Technical Director-Live Truck Operator
KXLN-TV – 45 Univision
01.1998 - 01.2001
Production Manager
KTMD-TV – 48, Telemundo
01.1987 - 01.1998
Graduate -
Tucson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Pima Community College
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