Douglas Colby
Southington,CT
Summary
Dynamic media professional with extensive experience at ESPN, excelling in video editing and team leadership. Proficient in Grass Valley, Quantel and Adobe Creative Suite edit software as well as employee and media management, I implemented innovative workflows that enhanced productivity. Recognized for quick decision-making and delivering high-quality content under tight deadlines, I effectively managed and trained teams to achieve exceptional results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Operator
Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technology advancements, applying best practices to daily work assignments.
- Managed media archives proficiently, ensuring quick and easy retrieval of assets for future use.
Freelance Director and Video Editor
Sound Guyz Even Solutions
07.2023 - Current
- Worked tight on location deadlines to set up, execute (director, technical director, camera operator) and tear down equipment for live concert events throughout Connecticut.
- Edited show elements that were shown on monitor walls and on the live stream.
Supervising Video Editor
ESPN
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised 6 direct reports monitoring their career path, providing professional growth suggestions and provided mid-year and end of year reviews on each for upper management.
- Worked tight deadlines with a team and independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Responsible for creating, scheduling and implementing employee training plans, testing new software and providing feedback and media managing files.
Senior Video Editor
ESPN
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Implemented new workflow strategies to increase productivity within the editing team.
- Consistently met tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and commitment to quality output.
Senior Content Editor
ESPN
03.2012 - 01.2018
- Created long and short form video content for live ESPN linear and digital programming.
Coordinating Video Editor
ESPN
04.2007 - 03.2012
- Edited video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
Studio Tech 2
ESPN
03.2004 - 04.2007
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Studio Tech 1
ESPN
05.1997 - 03.2004
- Worked with raw footage from multiple sources and cameras.
Student Intern
WNNE TV-31
06.1996 - 08.1996
- Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.
Education
Television Production
Lyndon State College
Lyndonville, VTHartford High School
White River Junction, VTSkills
- Adobe Creative Suite, Black Magic Davinci Resolve, Grass Valley Framelight X, Quantel Qube, VizRt Libero, EVS
- Employee Management
- Edit Radio Support
- Media Management
- DC Desk
- Show Directing
- Technical Directing
- Camera Operating
Accomplishments
- Multi-Emmy Award winner for SportsCenter video editing contributions in 2003, 2004 and 2023
- Standing O for producing a live internal departmental Visionary Awards Event (2015). I produced the events in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
- Trainer of the Year award winner for departmental contributions including program creating and implementation during employee training on multiple programs (2014)
- International Radio Programs and Promotions Award winner for contributions on a project (2011)
Timeline
Media Operator
Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution
10.2024 - Current
Freelance Director and Video Editor
Sound Guyz Even Solutions
07.2023 - Current
Supervising Video Editor
ESPN
01.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Video Editor
ESPN
01.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Content Editor
ESPN
03.2012 - 01.2018
Coordinating Video Editor
ESPN
04.2007 - 03.2012
Studio Tech 2
ESPN
03.2004 - 04.2007
Studio Tech 1
ESPN
05.1997 - 03.2004
Student Intern
WNNE TV-31
06.1996 - 08.1996
Television Production
Lyndon State College
Hartford High School
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