DESTINI' PREVO
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
A dynamic and passionate broadcast director with a successful record of overseeing all elements of newscasts. A strong collaborator, consistently partnering with team members across the organization to cover breaking news and important issues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technical Director
KTVT-CBS 11
05.2022 - Current
- Lead technical director for News Now, a set of hybrid local and national newscasts airing on CW-affiliated stations throughout the country
- Expert on studio cameras, production switchers, video routers, audio consoles, automation, intercom, and graphics systems
- Manage control room during pre-recorded and live on-air newscasts
- Edit videos, packages, and openings for the newscast
Associate Newscast Director
BLACK NEWS CHANNEL
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Helped direct newscasts for audience with reach of over 50 million households
- Proficient with Sony’s ELC Automated Live Production Control system
- Assisted directors and producers in the control room during breaking news segments
News Production Assistant
WVLA NBC-33 & WGMB FOX-44
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided assistance to newscast directors
- Operated on-air CG’s and graphics during live news production
- Logged and archived video
News Production Assistant
WBRZ-TV CHANNEL 2
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Finalized daily logs and proxies
- Produced promotional segments
- Wrote and edited the scripts for “Community Calendar” segment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2019
Skills
AP ENPS
INews
Sony ELC
BitCentral
Chyron
Edius
Control Room
Microsoft Office
DSLR Equipment
References
Andrea Parquet-Taylor, V.P. & News Director at CW-Independent Stations
Aparquettaylor@viacomcbs.com | (w) 817-586-7404
Dana R. Lyons, Assistant Director of Broadcast Operations & Engineering
Dana.Lyons@viacomcbs.com | (w) 817-586-7210
Dave Erickson, Multi-Platform Executive Producer
David.erickson@paramount.com
Timeline
Lead Technical Director
KTVT-CBS 11
05.2022 - Current
Associate Newscast Director
BLACK NEWS CHANNEL
11.2021 - 03.2022
News Production Assistant
WVLA NBC-33 & WGMB FOX-44
07.2019 - 10.2021
News Production Assistant
WBRZ-TV CHANNEL 2
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Southern University And A&M College
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