Brian A. Matthews
Clovis,USA
Summary
Extensive experience in local television news in varying capacities. Profound knowledge of both local and national stories that contribute to daily newscasts. Strong relationships with local leaders, newsmakers and agency heads. Effective management of newsroom personnel and delegation of daily tasks. Proficient with common newsroom computer systems and software. Strong ability to work in adherence to evolving and changing deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills that are essential in interpreting and performing news broadcast operations. Skilled at digital web-based news writing and content posting. Able to identify goals, priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.
Professional manager prepared for this role with strong experience in overseeing assignment coordination and execution. Skilled in team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in strategic planning, resource allocation, and conflict resolution. Known for reliability and commitment to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assignment Manager
KGPE TV 47/KSEE 24 (NEXSTAR)
01.2020 - Current
- Manages the daily content for both television station’s newscasts.
- In charge of assignment disbursement and dispatch for field crews and photographers.
- Tasked with monitoring present and future developing stories for daily broadcasts.
- Conducts outreach and communication with local and national institutions for research and story development.
- Monitors “breaking news” events and cultivates information for appropriate outlet dissemination.
- Responsible for scheduling of newsroom personnel.
- Works with internal management on promotional and special project shoots.
- Correspondence with other Nexstar News Directors and management on shared coverage and projects.
- Establishes relationships with local agencies and programs for “community” based content and storytelling.
- Approves and modifies scripts for newscast and digital platforms.
- Recently had assumed partial interim News Director duties, with an expanded role overseeing newsroom operations.
PM Assignment Editor
KGPE TV 47/KSEE 24 (NEXSTAR)
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Locate, gather and cultivate stories for daily and future broadcasts.
- Distribute and delegate news coverage assignments to reporters and writers.
- Coordinate reporters and photographers to cover daily story assignments and breaking news to meet production deadlines.
- Listen to scanners for developing breaking news events.
- Create and manage work schedules for newsroom staff.
- Develop and maintain relationships with law enforcement, fire departments, local government, and community organizations to stay updated on current events.
- Conducts training and education for the department.
- Corresponds with affiliates and “sister stations” for the dissemination and retrieval of news stories.
- Writes and posts news content for station’s website and social media platforms.
- Covers and shoots breaking news events for stations newscasts.
Photographer/Video Newscast Editor/Assignment Editor
KGPE TV 47/KSEE 24 (NEXSTAR)
Fresno, CA
01.2002 - 01.2016
- Shot and recorded news stories for various newscasts and special programming.
- Experienced in editing VO/SOTS and Packages out in the field.
- Trained and certified in ENG live truck operation.
- Proficient in live mobile broadcasting systems (Dejero, Live-U and TV-U).
- Gathered and cultivated story elements without reporter assistance away from newsroom.
- Worked as primary video editor for multiple daily newscasts.
- Handled Assignment Desk duties which included researching, developing stories, assigning them to staff and monitoring their progress till broadcast.
- Skilled in making informative beat check calls to corresponding agencies regarding the status of evolving news stories.
- Experienced at tuning in microwave and satellite live shots.
KSEE 24
Fresno, CA
01.1998 - 01.2002
Editor
MediaOne Group
Fresno, CA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Prepared story items and edited VO/SOTS and packages for daily newscasts.
- Found and retrieved archival video used in production of newscasts.
- Collaborated with anchors, reporters, assignment desk, and producers on video elements of newscasts and perform assigned duties.
- Gathered news affecting the community.
- Assisted in the efficient operation of the assignment desk.
Production Assistant/Editor
MediaOne Group
Fresno, CA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Assisted in the spot production of MediaOne’s taped and live broadcasts.
- Taped edited weekly segments on MediaOne’s weekly shows.
Education
BA - Mass Communication and Journalism
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA01-1998
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San Lorenzo High School
San Lorenzo, CA01-1993
Skills
- Google Workspace, ENPS News Production Systems Adobe Premiere Pro Avid News cutter Final Cut Pro 5 and 6 Panasonic AJ-LT85 Laptop Editing Machines Panasonic AJ-D700P Camcorder Microsoft Office Systems include Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Excel and Word Daybook News Operating Systems
- Deadline oriented
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Analytical thinking
- Operations management
- Goal setting
- Team development
- Professionalism
Timeline
Assignment Manager
KGPE TV 47/KSEE 24 (NEXSTAR)
01.2020 - Current
PM Assignment Editor
KGPE TV 47/KSEE 24 (NEXSTAR)
01.2016 - 01.2020
Photographer/Video Newscast Editor/Assignment Editor
KGPE TV 47/KSEE 24 (NEXSTAR)
01.2002 - 01.2016
Editor
MediaOne Group
01.1999 - 01.2001
Production Assistant/Editor
MediaOne Group
01.1999 - 01.2001
KSEE 24
01.1998 - 01.2002
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San Lorenzo High School
BA - Mass Communication and Journalism
California State University Fresno