Eric Fletcher
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A seasoned strategic, creative, and technical director with 20 years of experience in live television and media broadcast production. I am seeking to advance my career to new heights. My core strengths include extensive knowledge of broadcast technology integration, setup, and control room operations, with a proven ability to stay composed under pressure and foster consensus for delivering seamless productions. In the coming years, I aim to further develop my team management skills, with the goal of leading a production team at a dynamic and forward-thinking media company.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/TD
The Weather Channel
Atlanta
01.2019 - Current
- Director, Technical Director for weekday and weekend programming
- Assisted producers with INEWS, Soft Metal and FORK system
- Set the visionary direction for key shows
- Authored post-show performance reports of team feedback for high-level staff and production team.
ELC Director
CBS Broadcast Studios
New York City, NY
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Director, Technical Director for CBSN interactive programming
- Collaborate in conjunction with editorial and production personnel to execute clean newscasts utilizing ENPS software to ensure accuracy with rundown and graphic elements.
Director/TD
The Weather Channel
Atlanta
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Solid leadership and motivating skills along with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Responsibilities include prepping shows, blocking segments, and building show reports
- Collaborate with producers and crew members on how to present content in the most compelling format for live programming, including breaking news coverage
- Ability to think quickly and develop original ideas for live programming.
Education
Associate of Science Liberal Arts - Communications
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GABachelor Of Arts - Political Science
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Ross Overdrive Automated
- Kayenne Video Production Center
- Vizrt Content Pilot
- Soft Metal System Chyron Duet
- Broadcast Camera Equipment
- Kahuna Broadcast Switcher
- Wheatstone Audio Console
- Sony-MV 8000 switcher
- ENPS software
Timeline
Director/TD
The Weather Channel
01.2019 - Current
ELC Director
CBS Broadcast Studios
01.2014 - 01.2015
Director/TD
The Weather Channel
01.2010 - 01.2014
Associate of Science Liberal Arts - Communications
Georgia State University
Bachelor Of Arts - Political Science
Georgia State University