DARIEN PIPPENS
Bessemer,AL
Summary
Experienced media professional with a dynamic background in radio, digital content creation, on-air personality, and multimedia production. Demonstrated track record of delivering top-notch content across various platforms including radio, television, and social media. Proficient in photography, video production, and live event broadcasting. Driven by a deep passion for storytelling, teaching and engaging with the community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Jefferson County Sheriff
10.2023 - Current
- Create and manage content for internal and external communications
- Capture still photography at departmental events and community engagements
- Film and produce video content, interviews, and promotional packages for TV and social media
- Edit video content for distribution across digital platforms
Promotions Assistant
Cumulus Media Group
02.2017 - Current
- Collaborate with promotions and production teams on station campaigns and special projects
- Serve as promotions technician for live events and remote broadcasts
- Operate boards for live broadcasts and remote productions
- Host weekly live talk shows in news formats
- Report live traffic updates across multiple stations
- Provide station photography for promotional projects
- Produce live on-air programming and assist with content creation
- Digital Content Provider
Media Producer
Greater Shiloh Baptist Church
06.2016 - Current
- Develop creative content for ministry events, conferences, and marketing campaigns
- Serve as ministry photographer for social media, news programs, and TV broadcasts
- Produce video content for social media platforms and marketing initiatives
- Voice talent for stand-ups, voice tracks, and sound beds
- Operate cameras and manage sound, lighting, and IT during live services
- Direct Sunday worship services for television broadcasts on local and national networks
Education
B.S. - Communications: Radio-Television & Interactive Media
The University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05.2016
Skills
- Podcast Production & Hosting
- Content Creation & Curation
- Photography & Videography
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition, Lightroom)
- Social Media Management
- Live Streaming Production
- Audio Board Operation
- Camera Operation (DSLR, Digital, Live Streaming Platforms)
- Interviewing & Scriptwriting
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Jefferson County Sheriff
10.2023 - Current
Promotions Assistant
Cumulus Media Group
02.2017 - Current
Media Producer
Greater Shiloh Baptist Church
06.2016 - Current
B.S. - Communications: Radio-Television & Interactive Media
The University of North Alabama
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