Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
PROMOTIONS PRODUCER
E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY - SCRIPPS NEWS
09.2021 - 12.2023
Produced daily topical promotion for networks national evening newscast - Scripps News Tonight.
Produced daily topical promotion for networks national morning newscast - Scripps News Morning Rush.
Produced promotion for various Scripps News Investigation stories.
Produced various promotions for Scripps News.
Attended meetings with networks editorial staff to discuss daily news content.
Attended meetings with networks Deputy Managing Editor and war correspondent to discuss promotional efforts for networks war coverage in Ukraine and Israel.
Worked with Scripps Graphics Hub to produce highly produced graphics for promotional elements within produced spot.
Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
Presented scripts for approval.
Edited on Adobe Premier Suite.
CREATIVE SVC DIRECTOR
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP- KVII-TV
11.2018 - 03.2021
Responsible for the on-air image, branding and marketing campaigns for ABC and CW+
Placed daily promo spots on log in Wide Orbit for ABC and CW
Keeping track of network priorities for on-air promotional priorities
Produced updated Tags for syndicated topical and generic promo tags
Responsible for both set up at any station related community events
Coordinate/Facilitate/Organize community events with station partnership
Editing on Adobe Premier Suite /After Effects, Photoshop
Planned department budgets
Self-started with excellent organizational skills
Provided leadership of a staff of three employees.
Worked closely with News Director and GM leadership for stations promotional strategy.
Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Leveraged news departments coverage to strengthen stations promotional strategy.
Evaluated scripts from promotion producers to identify stations creative strategies.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
CREATIVE SVC DIRECTOR
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP- WTOV-TV
10.2014 - 11.2018
Responsible for on-air image, branding and marketing campaign for NBC, FOX and MeTV
Handled daily promotional placement on log for three stations in OSI
Managed track of network priorities for on-air promotional priorities
Updated, and produced tags for syndicated topical and generic promo tags
Responsible for both set up at station related community events
Coordinate/Facilitate/Organize community events with station partnership
Planned department budgets
Edited Community PSA's station is in partnership
Editing on Adobe Premier Suite /After Effects, Photoshop
Provided leadership for staff of four employees.
Worked closely with News Director and GM leadership for stations promotional strategy.
Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Leveraged news departments coverage to strengthen stations promotional strategy.
Evaluated scripts from promotion producers to identify stations creative strategies.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
CREATIVE SVC DIRECTOR
NEXSTAR BROADCASTING GROUP - KAMR-TV
03.2010 - 03.2014
Responsible for daily promotional placement on log for three stations
Responsible for stations image and marketing campaign for three stations NBC/FOX/MyNetworkTv
Keeping track of network priorities for on-air promotional priorities
Updating and tagging syndicated topical and generic promo tags
Responsible for both set up at station related community events
Coordinate/Facilitate/Organize community events with station partnership
Produced Community PSA's station is in partnership
Edited on Adobe Premier Suite/After Effects, Illustrator/Photoshop
Shoot on HD Panasonic 3CCD.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
TEJAS BROADCASTING - KTLG-FM
11.2008 - 06.2009
Execution of daily program/music logs using NexGen Music scheduling software
Performed a daily on-air program using NexGen automation software
Responsible for on-air imaging/marketing of station
Responsible for afternoon air shift
Managed a staff of three.
MUSIC DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT PD/NIGHTS/AFTERNOONS
CUMULUS BROADCASTING - KZBT-FM
03.2001 - 11.2008
Execution of daily program/music logs using Stratus Music scheduling software
Performed a daily on-air program using Dalet & OpX automation software
Assisted Program Director with daily tasks, managing staff of six, and imaging duties
Performed various remote, on-location broadcasts assigned by sales
On-air endorsements for clients
AFTERNOONS
Cumulus Broadcasting - 97.9 KODM-FM
03.2001 - 11.2008
Voice tracked afternoons
Performed various remote, on-location broadcasts assigned by sales
On-air endorsements for clients
Education
Broadcast Journalism - Broadcast Journalism
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05.1998
Associate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
05.1995
Skills
Managing small market television Promotion and Creative Services Departments Handle budgets, employees and station branding strategy
Awarded the 2019 Alpha Award for "Best Targeted Special Report" promo at the 2019 Promax convention in Las Vegas. This was presented to me by ABC Affiliate Marketing & Promotions.
Occupational Licenses
11/1989, FCC License, 1988
References
Available upon request
Timeline
PROMOTIONS PRODUCER
E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY - SCRIPPS NEWS
09.2021 - 12.2023
CREATIVE SVC DIRECTOR
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP- KVII-TV
11.2018 - 03.2021
CREATIVE SVC DIRECTOR
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP- WTOV-TV
10.2014 - 11.2018
CREATIVE SVC DIRECTOR
NEXSTAR BROADCASTING GROUP - KAMR-TV
03.2010 - 03.2014
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
TEJAS BROADCASTING - KTLG-FM
11.2008 - 06.2009
AFTERNOONS
Cumulus Broadcasting - 97.9 KODM-FM
03.2001 - 11.2008
MUSIC DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT PD/NIGHTS/AFTERNOONS
CUMULUS BROADCASTING - KZBT-FM
03.2001 - 11.2008
Broadcast Journalism - Broadcast Journalism
Texas Tech University
Associate of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Amarillo College
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