Andrew Fries
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Skilled Technical Director with a proven track record at SportsGrid, excelling in audio-visual coordination and show execution. Extremely familiar with adobe audition and vMix, I leverage strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring seamless transitions and engaging content delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
SportsGrid
Holmdel, New Jersey
07.2023 - Current
- Executed transitions to commercial breaks on schedule.
- Monitored audio levels to ensure optimal sound quality.
- Adjusted lighting and camera shots for ideal visual presentation.
- Coordinated stinger usage at appropriate intervals during the show.
- Collaborated with producers and graphics team to align on show execution.
Producer
SportsGrid
Holmdel, New Jersey
07.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive show rundowns in collaboration with hosts.
- Partnered with graphics team to brainstorm innovative show ideas.
- Created engaging segment concepts and stingers
- Provided accurate counts to hosts to ensure smooth transitions
- Booked guests for shows
Intern
U.S. Sports Pages
09.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: A platform that curates sports articles and provides audio content for radio stations.
- Assisted with curating an athletic catalog of sports articles on a weekly basis. Ensured only credible sources were used. Responsible for covering a wide range of sports for Northeast and Midwest regions.
- Cut pregame and postgame audios that are distributed and used by 40+ radio stations located nation wide. Focused on player and coach interviews while also including game highlights.
- A platform that curates sports articles and provides audio content for radio stations.
- Work Links: Article Midwest Teams - http://www.ussportspages.com/content/regional/midwest.shtml
- Article Eastern Teams - http://www.ussportspages.com/content/regional/northeast.shtml
- Audios - http://www.totalsportsprep.com/audio/
Media Intern
Chicago Dogs
Chicago, USA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: A professional baseball team based in Chicago.
- Provided play-by-play coverage for the Chicago Dogs baseball team while simultaneously running the sound board.
- Recorded pregame and postgame interviews with coaches and players to use for show content.
- Gained statistic experience by providing an accurate scoresheet for the game's videoboard and t.v. broadcast.
- A professional baseball team based in Chicago.
Education
Associates Degree - Radio and Television with an emphasis in Sports Broadcasting
Illinois Media School
Chicago, IL09.2022
Skills
- Premier Pro
- Audition
- photoshop
- vMix
- DAKStats
- SAMBroadcaster
- Individual Work
- Communication Skills
- Quick Learner
Timeline
Technical Director
SportsGrid
07.2023 - Current
Producer
SportsGrid
07.2023 - Current
Media Intern
Chicago Dogs
05.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
U.S. Sports Pages
09.2021 - Current
Associates Degree - Radio and Television with an emphasis in Sports Broadcasting
Illinois Media School
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