COURTNEY MACKEY
Summary
Live multi-camera video director and TD with experience in live events, live-to-tape television and news, skilled in effectively translating the overall tone of productions to viewing audiences.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
Georgia Public Broadcasting
03.2023 - Current
- Part-time/seasonal technical director for live television broadcasts and live-to-tape shows such as Lawmakers and GPB Pledge Drive
- Switch video sources, perform live digital effects and transitions, and insert pre-recorded material, graphics and titles as instructed by video director
- Lead production crew fax check to ensure all equipment is functioning properly before recording session or live broadcast begins
- Collaborate with CG operator and technical engineer to upload any final graphics, video packages, etc., and program any shortcuts or transitions needed before show
Live Video Director
Victory Church & Victory Midtown
01.2018 - 11.2023
- Video director for weekly live-stream services, special events, conferences, and live-to-tape recordings
- Responsible for visual content broadcast during live stream for online viewers and content viewed on monitors throughout building for in-person congregants
- Call camera shots and provide direction to production crew while simultaneously acting as TD
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual effects
- Review service flow, songs, media files such as graphics and pre-recorded videos, to ensure timely cues for visually appealing video production
- Collaborate with producers, camera operators, teleprompter operator, and other production team members to ensure excellent video quality
- Make suggestions for on stage placement of props and speakers as needed
- Cue stagehands to transition props on and off stage during segments
- Conduct pre-service equipment checks to ensure all equipment works, charged batteries, etc
- Participate in pre and post service meetings
- Train new camera operators and technical directors on use of equipment and best practices
Freelance Video Director
The Grio
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Called camera shots and cued pre-recorded media for pilot of talkshow, The Grio, which was approved for production
- Led production crew meetings with camera operators to review shooting schedule, relay producer's vision, cover cues, and set expectations for day on set
- Collaborated with floor director to ensure cast and stage set translated well on camera for best visual appearance
Freelance Production Assistant
True Entertainment, LLC (Truly Original)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked with the production crews on the set of reality shows such as Real Housewives of Atlanta and XScape Still Kickin' It
- Ensured all guests and any persons to be seen on-screen signed release forms and non-disclosure agreements for all-cast events
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie-talkies to coordinate production activities
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment
- Organized equipment and ensured the proper transport of equipment to set
- Ensured compliance with meal-break laws for the production crew to avoid meal penalties
Freelance Production Assistant
Greenbottle Pictures
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted art director and set designer with setup of cast house during pre-production phase of The Rap Game, Season 5
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Assisted crews with set building and pointed out problems that could be potential safety issues
- Coordinated meals and other logistics for production crew
Live Events Project Manager
New Orleans Convention Company (NOCCI)
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Planned and produced events such as the Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands & Greek Show, and Dillard University's International Arts & Music Festival
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions
- Work with production companies to generate new ideas and develop creative themes for events
- Created detailed event-day operations orders, production timelines, and run-of-show
- Secured talent, negotiated fees, and delivered timely payment to vendors according to agreements
- Wrote game-day script for Bayou Classic Football Game for game day announcer and NBC broadcast
- Scheduled and facilitated pre-con meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management
- Assisted the public relations and marketing teams, wrote radio spots and provided voiceover for commericals
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Mistress of Ceremonies for other NOCCi events such as The Mayor and Ruby Bridges New Orleans Children's Book Festival
Sideline Reporter / Broadcast Lead
Grambling Sports Radio Network
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Traveled with GSRN and Grambling athletic teams to report play-by-play action from the sidelines during broadcast of athletic events on 99.3 The Peach
- Covered Grambling athletics, particularly football and baseball, and GSU special events with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information
- Conducted pre and post-game interviews with head coaches, athletic director, and fans
- Worked closely with sports information director to gather stat sheets and other data to ensure accuracy in reporting
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Scripted and provided voiceover for commercials, show openers and promotion for athletic department
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote Grambling State University athletics
- Fill-in PA announcer for GSU home baseball games
- Lead and train team of GSU student broadcasters
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Sport Management
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA2011
Skills
- Live Video Directing
- Mobile and Studio Camera Operation
- Live Events Project Management
- Live Events Production
- Production Management
- Sideline Reporting and Interviews
Timeline
Technical Director
Georgia Public Broadcasting
03.2023 - Current
Freelance Video Director
The Grio
06.2022 - 06.2022
Freelance Production Assistant
Greenbottle Pictures
03.2018 - 05.2018
Live Video Director
Victory Church & Victory Midtown
01.2018 - 11.2023
Freelance Production Assistant
True Entertainment, LLC (Truly Original)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Live Events Project Manager
New Orleans Convention Company (NOCCI)
08.2011 - 11.2013
Sideline Reporter / Broadcast Lead
Grambling Sports Radio Network
01.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Sport Management
Grambling State University
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