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Gehrig Cortez

Midland,TX

Summary

Dedicated Newscast Producer with 2 years of experience producing, editing, and running live broadcasts and special programming. Strong passion to tell compelling stories that matter to a wide and diverse audience. Versed in both live breaking news coverage as well as pre-prepared content.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

News Producer

NewsWest 9
05.2022 - Current
  • Produced and boothed 2 hour morning newscast, promoted to producing 1 hour primetime weekday newscasts.
  • Ran daily newsroom meetings, building assignments boards and coordinating reporter and videographer assignments throughout the day.
  • Wrote informative, entertaining and interesting stories to offer gamut of coverage to the West Texas audience.
  • Produced, edited, and directed the 2 day 2023 Permian Basin Rehab Center Telethon live broadcasts.
  • Produced, edited, and directed the 2023 Uniquely West Texas on-location broadcasts showcasing the diverse cities of West Texas.
  • Produced and directed the 2022 live Lighted Christmas Parade through Midland.
  • As a producer, reviewed and edited reporters' scripts for improved flow and accuracy before broadcast.

Production Assistant

NewsWest9 (KWES)
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Operated with a production team to deliver 2 hour morning news shows Monday-Friday.
  • Trained and operated cameras, audio board, and telepromptor equipment.
  • Communicated effectively with production team to ensure quality on-air content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Christoval High School
Christoval, TX
2018

Skills

  • Proficient in AP ENPS
  • Proficient in EDIUS
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)
  • Live Broadcasts
  • Sound Bite Creation
  • News Writing
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Story Assignments
  • Multimedia production
  • Videography and Editing

Timeline

News Producer

NewsWest 9
05.2022 - Current

Production Assistant

NewsWest9 (KWES)
02.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

Angelo State University

High School Diploma -

Christoval High School

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