Clarence Robson Jr.
Educational Multi-Media Specialist
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
A challenging career in broadcast journalism or commercial video production, where my many years of experience and knowledge may be utilized.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Specialist
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Jackson, MS
10.2010 - 06.2023
- Design and produce multimedia content including videos, graphics, and animations.
- Collaborate with educational facilities throughout the state to establish a virtual classroom and learning environment where educators and students can interact in real-time via digital visual and instructional media technology.
- Edit and enhance audio and video materials for various digital visual and audio platforms.
- Manage multiple multimedia projects from conception to completion.
- Ensure all content aligns with guidelines and messaging parameters.
- Stay updated on multimedia trends and emerging technologies.
- Maintain and organize multimedia assets and archives.
- Provide technical support for multimedia equipment and software.
- Assist in live event production and streaming as needed.
Assistant Counseling Staff Member
Gateway Rescue Mission
Jackson, MS
09.2009 - 01.2010
- Ensure that clients enrolled in our drug and alcohol treatment program adhered to and followed rules and requirements as agreed to upon their admission into our program.
- I also conducted daily religious services as part of a required plan of recovery associated with Gateway Rescue Mission.
Facility Operations Management
V A Hospital
Jackson, MS
06.2005 - 05.2008
- Responsible for daily routine hospital maintenance and operations within the G V 'Sonny' Montgomery Hospital located in Jackson MS.
Photojournalist
WAPT-16
Jackson, MS
03.2005 - 05.2005
- Responsible for gathering video material consisting of news events and stories of public interest and information and converting raw video material into a useable and viewable format for television broadcast by the process of video tape editing.
Television Ministry Director
Emmanuel Apostolic Temple
Jackson, MS
07.2004 - 12.2004
- Duties included training technical and production support employees in the proper operation and handling of video cameras, video tape machines, lighting and audio recording techniques, and converting stock footage into useable formats for a weekly taped television broadcast.
Television Ministry Broadcast Director
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Natchez, MS
09.2003 - 07.2004
- Responsibilities included training and supervision of the production crew members, technical directing live recording and re-broadcasting of the recorded materials for airing on local and statewide channels.
Broadcast Journalism Instructor
Alcoran State University
Lorman, MS
09.2002 - 02.2003
- Duties included functioning as an Instructor of Broadcast Journalism curriculum courses and workshops.
- I also hosted a daily radio program entitled 'The Jazz Lunch Hour', a radio program which featured guests from throughout the state and local areas, as well as providing programming from PBR Network.
- I also worked in the capacity of Promotions Director for the radio station and Alcorn State University.
Assistant Supervisor
Simpson Dura-Vent
Vicksburg, MS
04.2001 - 12.2002
- Assist in assigning duties and workstations for a 45-to-50-member team.
- I was also required to set up and calibrate 40- and 50-ton psi metal stamping and forming machines.
- I worked with and independently of the Line Supervisor.
- My team was primarily responsible for quality control and inspection for exactness as specified by designs and blueprints.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Jackson Public School System
Jackson, MS
09.1999 - 05.2000
- Served in the capacity of English and language arts skills instructor for grades K-12 in Jackson, MS and surrounding counties.
- I also functioned as an assistant Special Education instructor.
- My official position title was classified as (permanent) substitute teacher for Jackson (Hinds Co.), Madison, and Rankin Co. school system.
Director/Commercial Producer and Director
NWN Jackson Satellite Teleport
Jackson, MS
06.1998 - 08.1999
- Duties included creating, writing and producing commercials for business clients in the professional, retail, industrial, and private enterprise sectors.
- My other functions at NWN were scheduling and coordinating live and recorded satellite transmissions.
- During other times within the busy weekly activities, I was responsible for editing commercials and trivial facts into a weekly segment featuring 1940’s and 50’s horror movie classics for a program entitled 'Enigma Theater' hosted by station owner Mr. Edward St. Pé.
Technical Director/Director/Master Control
WJTV News Channel 12
Jackson, MS
04.1986 - 09.1998
- Technical director and director of a daily mid-day and weekend news cast.
- I also directed and produced commercial segments and other broadcast programs at News Channel 12.
- During my employment at WJTV News Channel12, I also had the opportunity to work in the position of Master Control Director, a function which required scheduling, loading, and airing all local and network commercials, PSA’s, as well as working in coordination with the news production team.
News Video Tape Editor/Master Control Director
WFLD FOX 32
Chicago, Ill
03.1992 - 10.1992
- Duties and responsibilities varied from cameraman (ENG), commercial production, and Master Control Operator (Beta Cart Programmer), as well as Mobile Production Vehicle Technician for Trio Video.
- The functions I performed within the mobile video production truck were operating, recording, and playback of slow motion/instant replay of action and footage during the live broadcast of The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs sports programs.
- One of my other job functions with Trio Video was center-field cameraman for live baseball programs.
Video Tape Editor (ENG)/Live Remote Engineer
WGN Channel 9
Chicago, Ill
02.1989 - 01.1992
- Duties varied from video tape editing for news productions, all ENG functions (live remote broadcast), and White Sox/Chicago Cubs game coverage.
- I was responsible for the maintenance and operation of a micro-wave production control truck, which required me to coordinate along with the on-air reporters to present live news as it happened.
- During the years working with WGN News, I also worked part time with Trio Video Production Inc.
- This position required the operation of several (one) 1" tape video tape recorders and programming them to play back regular and slow-motion instant-replay of action during the games.
- I also worked as required or needed as the centerfield cameraman.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Mass Communications, Business Management
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.1988
College Coursework Completed - News Writing, Television Directing, Public Speaking
Columbia College
Chicago, Illinois05.1978
Skills
- Video editing and cinematography
- Content creation and storytelling
- Visual composition and framing
- Multimedia production
- Video editing
- Audio editing
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem solving
- Equipment installation
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
- Professionalism
- Professional demeanor
- Audio visual equipment
References
- Mr. Dwain Schoonover (Chief of Engineering) WFLD Fox 32, (312) 565-5532
- Joanie Lum (Lead News reporter) WFLD Fox 32, (312) 565-5521
- Mayor John Horhn (Mayor of Jackson, MS), (757) 753-6410
- Pastor Andi Quarte, (601) 278-9817
Languages
Spanish, Conversational
Affiliations
- Music Production (Guitarist)
- Music Video Production
- Live Stage Performance
- Golf
- Aeronautics
- Assisting Permanent Housing Distressed Individuals
Timeline
Multimedia Specialist
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
10.2010 - 06.2023
Assistant Counseling Staff Member
Gateway Rescue Mission
09.2009 - 01.2010
Facility Operations Management
V A Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2008
Photojournalist
WAPT-16
03.2005 - 05.2005
Television Ministry Director
Emmanuel Apostolic Temple
07.2004 - 12.2004
Television Ministry Broadcast Director
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
09.2003 - 07.2004
Broadcast Journalism Instructor
Alcoran State University
09.2002 - 02.2003
Assistant Supervisor
Simpson Dura-Vent
04.2001 - 12.2002
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Jackson Public School System
09.1999 - 05.2000
Director/Commercial Producer and Director
NWN Jackson Satellite Teleport
06.1998 - 08.1999
News Video Tape Editor/Master Control Director
WFLD FOX 32
03.1992 - 10.1992
Video Tape Editor (ENG)/Live Remote Engineer
WGN Channel 9
02.1989 - 01.1992
Technical Director/Director/Master Control
WJTV News Channel 12
04.1986 - 09.1998
Bachelor's Degree - Mass Communications, Business Management
Jackson State University
College Coursework Completed - News Writing, Television Directing, Public Speaking
Columbia College