Ernest Champell
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced with managing full-cycle video production from concept to final cut. From TV News to Video Production, I utilize advanced editing techniques and creative storytelling to produce engaging content. Strong understanding of project timelines and resource allocation, ensuring efficient and high-quality production outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer/News Writer
KCBS/KCAL, Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - Current
- - Associate Producer/News Writer covering Local, National, International news, editing video for KCAL Mornings.
- - Responsible for gathering show graphics.
Freelance Senior Producer
FOX SOUL Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsibilities included line producing, writing, video editing and supervising Associate Producers. Other duties include booking guests and segment producing.
Segment Producer
BNC Washington, DC
03.2021 - 12.2021
- My primary responsibility is to pitch and write political segments for DC Today’s daily political roundtable segment. We cover Capitol Hill and the White House daily.
Freelance Video Producer
Freelance Video Producer Los Angeles, CA
03.2012 - 03.2021
- I worked as a freelance video producer for small businesses and nonprofit companies that needed social media support.
Associate Producer
National Public Radio, Culver City, CA
01.2008
- I worked as a Freelance Associate Producer for “News and Notes with Farai Chideya”. My duties included writing news copy, editing audio, booking and interviewing guests, as well as coordinating remote studio space.
Content Producer (News Writer, Video Editor)
NBC4 Los Angeles, Burbank, CA
08.2010 - 03.2012
- I worked as a News Writer and Video Editor for the NBC Los Angeles station. I wrote international, national as well as local news. In addition, I assisted reporters with the live news reports. I also edited video for daily newscasts.
News Writer
FOX 11, Los Angeles, CA
08.2006 - 11.2007
- I worked as a News Writer of local, national, and international news at KTTV in Los Angeles. In addition, I assisted reporters with the live news reports.
Education
Journalism
Howard University
Skills
- News Writing
- Field Producing
- Segment Producing
- Video and Audio Editing
- Videography
- Content planning
- Team collaboration
- Client communication
- Pre-production planning
Timeline
Associate Producer/News Writer
KCBS/KCAL, Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - Current
Freelance Senior Producer
FOX SOUL Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 10.2022
Segment Producer
BNC Washington, DC
03.2021 - 12.2021
Freelance Video Producer
Freelance Video Producer Los Angeles, CA
03.2012 - 03.2021
Content Producer (News Writer, Video Editor)
NBC4 Los Angeles, Burbank, CA
08.2010 - 03.2012
Associate Producer
National Public Radio, Culver City, CA
01.2008
News Writer
FOX 11, Los Angeles, CA
08.2006 - 11.2007
Journalism
Howard University
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