David Timko
Freelance Video Journalist
Charlotte,NC
Summary
I thrive on breathing life into my stories, actively capturing the action in the field and executing compelling visual sequences in edit. I pack light and travel far, to over 25 countries reporting on stories with impact, including global health, nations in turmoil and the environment.
My work has been recognized with numerous awards, including 5 National Emmys and a Peabody Award in 2007. Every client, every shoot, every story bearing my name is a reflection of my best efforts, my hardest work.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
VIDEO PRODUCER/SHOOTER/EDITOR
Self Employed
Charlotte, NC
04.2012 - Current
One-man band video segment creator. Field producer, camera operator and craft editor with over 30 years of award-winning storytelling experience. Well-traveled domestically and in international locations.
Featured work: "This American Land"/PBS; "Global Health Frontiers"/PBS; "Live Severe Weather Coverage"/AccuWeather; "Firm of the Future'/Intuit Networks
DOCUMENTARY PRODUCER/EDITOR
CABLE NEWS NETWORK
Atlanta, GA
04.1998 - 04.2012
Co-produced and edited full-length documentaries for CNN. Produced, directed, shot and edited nearly 40 docs over ten years.
Featured work: "America Remembers"/2002; "Perfect 10's"/2003; "Company Town"/2004; "God's Warriors"/2007; "Grady's Anatomy"/2007; "Black In America"/2007; "Her Name Was Steven"/2010; "Battle for Blair Mountain"/2011
TAPE PRODUCER
CABLE NEWS NETWORK
Atlanta, GA
02.1989 - 04.1998
Oversaw production and editing of news packages for CNN. Produced a weekly program, "The Big Story." Specialized in turning instant specials and high-profile projects.
VIDEO JOURNALIST/ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
CABLE NEWS NETWORK
Atlanta, GA
09.1985 - 02.1989
Studio cameraman, floor director and teleprompter operator. Editorial and visual support for virtually every program on the CNN playlist.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Kent State University
Kent, OH 09.1981 - 08.1985
Skills
Field shooting
undefinedAwards
NATIONAL HEADLINER/'Global Health Frontiers"/2017
NEW YORK FESTIVALS SILVER/"Battle For Blair Mountain"/2011
NEW YORK FESTIVALS GOLD/"Her Name Was Steven"/2011
EMMY/The Presidents Award for CNN Productions/2009
CINE GOLDEN EAGLE/"Grady's Anatomy"/2008
PEABODY AWARD/"God's Warriors"/2007
EMMY/"Charity Hospital'/2005
KOZIK ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD/"Melting Point"/2005
NATIONAL HEADLINER/"America Remembers"/2003
EMMY/"The Olympic Park Bombing"/1996
EMMY/"The Oklahoma City Bombing"/1995
EMMY/"In Nature's Wake"/1993
CABLE ACE/"The Big Spill"/1989
Timeline
VIDEO PRODUCER/SHOOTER/EDITOR
Self Employed
04.2012 - Current
DOCUMENTARY PRODUCER/EDITOR
CABLE NEWS NETWORK
04.1998 - 04.2012
TAPE PRODUCER
CABLE NEWS NETWORK
02.1989 - 04.1998
VIDEO JOURNALIST/ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
CABLE NEWS NETWORK
09.1985 - 02.1989
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Kent State University
09.1981 - 08.1985
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