Matthew Franklin Nation
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Associate Producer with proven expertise in production coordination and logistics management. Demonstrated success in recruiting and managing crews, ensuring seamless execution of sports broadcasts and events.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Producer
Rydholm Projects/PTI ESPN
Washington, DC
12.2001 - Current
- Coordinated production schedules for sports broadcasts and events.
- Organized logistics for location shoots, ensuring timely equipment delivery and setup.
- Assisted in script development and editing for on-air segments and shows.
- Kept productions in compliance with network and legal requirements.
- Recruited and managed event and location crews.
- Acquired top clients and met needs with hands-on and collaborative approach.
- Reached out to talent, booked appearances, and coordinated travel details.
- Collaborated with creative teams to develop engaging content for television programs.
- Managed communication between producers, directors, and talent during production days.
Satellite Operator/Assignment Desk Editor
CNN/CNNSI
Atlanta, MI
10.1994 - 12.2001
- Booked domestic and international feeds for the network
- Monitored signal strength and performance of satellite transmissions.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless communication links.
- Monitored various media outlets for breaking news stories or trends in the industry.
- Created log sheets detailing all incoming footage used during broadcasts.
- Coordinated with reporters, producers and other staff members to ensure timely delivery of assignments.
- Identified potential sources of video footage related to specific stories.
- Managed logistics associated with remote broadcasts from field locations.
- Scheduled interviews with sources related to current news stories.
- Oversaw artwork, layout and printing, adhering to deadlines and budget requirements.
- Oversaw assignment desk operations during high-pressure news cycles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 08.1986 - 05.1991
Skills
- Production coordination
- Logistics management
- Crew recruitment
Accomplishments
- Emmy for CNN’s coverage of the Olympic Park bombing
- Sports Emmy for PTI 2009, 2016, 2019
Reference contacts
Erik Rydholm, Executive Producer Pardon the Interruption 703-989-9601
Tony Kornheiser, Host Pardon the Interruption 202-607-1182
Mike Foss, International Media Consultant
703-298-1491
Timeline
Associate Producer
Rydholm Projects/PTI ESPN
12.2001 - Current
Satellite Operator/Assignment Desk Editor
CNN/CNNSI
10.1994 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Tennessee
08.1986 - 05.1991