Geoffrey Mills
Metuchen,NJ
Summary
Creative visual storyteller with over 30 years experience in Camera Operation, Editing and Drone operation. Strengths include DOP, editing, producing under tight deadlines. Approaches projects with passion and enthusiasm, offering over 15 years experience utilizing mini cameras, drones, helicopter filming, operating as a location technical director. Part 107 FAA Certification.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
Tucker Box Media
Metuchen, New Jersey
10.2024 - Current
- Developed client relationships to ensure project alignment with expectations.
- Oversee and operate multiple shoots for broadcast and corporate clients.
- Managed Robocams at the United Nations for high level meetings.
- Operate live shoots for clients using the Live U platform.
- Operate and run multi camera podcast studio at the United Nations
- Shoot breaking news unfolding at various locations around the United States
- Edit using Adobe Premier for multiple Clients
- Part 107 FAA accredited for Drone operation
Senior National Photojournalist
CNN
New York, USA
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Shoot multiple camera shoots with Network anchors
- Operate Live U and other live Newsgathering equipment
- Liaise with team members on stories to cover for the day
- Travel around the US Shooting and Editing PKG'S and live shots
- Managed equipment and company assets
- Pitched creative stories
- Work with correspondents to produce high quality news packages
National Photojournalist
NewsNation (WGN America)
New York, USA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Camera and editing for bureau
- Operate Live U and other live Newsgathering equipment
- Liaise with team members on stories to cover for the day
- Travel around the US Shoot and Editing PKG'S and live shots
- Managed equipment and company assets
- Pitched creative stories
- Work with correspondents to produce high quality news packages
CAMERA & EDITOR, Drone Operator, Owner
Tucker Box Media Inc
Minneapolis, USA
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Camera Operator NBC Nightly News, Today Show, MSNBC
- Camera Operator CBS This Morning, CBS Evening News
- Camera/Editor BBC World News
- Camera Operator ABC World News Tonight, GMA
- Camera/Edit US Masters Golf Network Coverage
- Camera Operator Delta corporate Videos
- Camera Operator Live Nation Various concerts
- AJAM, AJE Camera/Editor produce high quality news packages
- Freelance Clients NBC, CBS, BBC, FOX News, ABC, Al Jazeera, I24 News, Seven Net Australia, Delta Airlines, Live Nation, AJAM, AJE
SR. CAMERAMAN, EDITOR & TEAM LEADER
Al Jazeera English
New York, USA
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Camera and editing for bureau
- Operate SNG and other live Newsgathering equipment
- Liaise with team members on stories to cover for the day
- Setup large special event coverage in NY
- Hired and manage freelancers and sort out technical operations for bureau
- Managed equipment and company assets
- Pitched creative stories
- Work with correspondents to produce high quality news packages
CAMERA & EDITOR
BBC
Los Angeles, USA
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Contracted
- Managed Technical Operations for bureau
- Pitched, shot and edited stories that covered the US
- Contracted
CAMERA & EDITOR
ITN NY Bureau
New York, USA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Managed Technical Operations for bureau
- Pitched, shot and edited stories that covered the US
CAMERA & EDITOR
ITN LA Bureau
Los Angeles, USA
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Managed Technical Operations for bureau
- Pitched, shot and edited stories that covered the US
CAMERAMAN & EDITOR-LINK TECHNICAN
Channel Ten Network
Sydney, Australia
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Worked in major network newsroom
- Managed live link ENG/SNG department
- Edited large variety of news packages
FREELANCE Cameraman and Editor
London, UK
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Managed bureaus for BBC News
- Pitched, shot and edited stories that covered the UK and Europe
- Clients include BBC, ITN, GMTV, Reuters, Hard Copy C.B.S, ABC Australia, Fuji TV, Granada, CNN, LWT, 400 Company, Sat 1 German T.V., Eurotrash, Nine Network Australia, RTL German T.V., Arabic T.V, RDF, Discovery, CNN, Fox US
NETWORK CAMERAMAN
Channel Seven Network
Sydney, Australia
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Worked in major network newsroom
- Newsroom assignment assistant
- Trained to become cameraman in news, sports, travel, drama
- Graded as a Senior cameraman
- Operated link trucks for one man band live shots
Education
Drone Accredited
FAA PART 107
03-2016
Dejero and live view training workshop - New York
01.2013
Surviving Hostile Environments -
01.2010
Australian Film Television Radio School
01.1992
Skills
- Sony FX9
- Sony FX6
- Sony FX3
- Sony FS7
- Canon C300
- DSLR
- GOPRO
- Gimbal
- Giro Lens
- Studio broadcast
- Outside broadcast
- Live production
- Adobe Premiere
- Multi-camera operation
- Drone operation
- Equipment management
- Client relationship management
- Newsgathering techniques
- Team collaboration
- Live U Operation
- Lighting design
- Camera operation
- Video editing
- Project coordination
Additional Highlights
- The Dupont award, 2021-2022, CNN Worldwide Ukraine
- National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Honors, 2022-2023, CNN Worldwide Ukraine
Telephone - Cell
+1-202-375-1061
Personal Information
Nationality: USA/Australian
Awards
- UN Humanitarian Award for coverage in Haiti, 2012
- New York Press Club Journalism Award, 2011
References
- Cath Turner, Bureau Chief LA, Reuters, +1 3109800633
- Michael Shure, Correspondent, +1 310 8828200
- Catherine Crowe, Senior Producer, +1 9175451852
- Bob Wheelock, Digital Creator, Adjunct Professor, wheels2956@gmail.com, +1 917-826-5216
Equipment Experience
- Sony FX9, FX6, FX3 FS7, F5, XDCAM, Canon C300, P2, DIGITAL BETA and DSLR
- DVC PRO, DV CAM, Mini DV, GOPRO
- Undercover Cameras - on person and hidden
- Underwater Filming
- Giro Lens - helicopter, bike and boat
- Satellite and Microwave live links
- Studio and Outside broadcast
- Final Cut Pro-Avid-Premier
Professional Highlights
- Creative visual storyteller with over 30 years experience in Camera Operation, Editing and Drone operation.
- Strengths include DOP, editing, producing under tight deadlines.
- Approaches projects with passion and enthusiasm, offering over 15 years experience utilizing mini cameras, drones, helicopter filming, operating as a location technical director.
- Part 107 FAA Certification.
Timeline
Owner Operator
Tucker Box Media
10.2024 - Current
Senior National Photojournalist
CNN
09.2021 - 09.2024
National Photojournalist
NewsNation (WGN America)
01.2020 - 01.2021
CAMERA & EDITOR, Drone Operator, Owner
Tucker Box Media Inc
01.2014 - 01.2020
SR. CAMERAMAN, EDITOR & TEAM LEADER
Al Jazeera English
01.2008 - 01.2014
CAMERA & EDITOR
BBC
01.2004 - 01.2008
CAMERA & EDITOR
ITN NY Bureau
01.2002 - 01.2004
CAMERA & EDITOR
ITN LA Bureau
01.2001 - 01.2002
CAMERAMAN & EDITOR-LINK TECHNICAN
Channel Ten Network
01.2000 - 01.2001
FREELANCE Cameraman and Editor
01.1997 - 01.2000
NETWORK CAMERAMAN
Channel Seven Network
01.1992 - 01.1997
Drone Accredited
FAA PART 107
Dejero and live view training workshop - New York
Surviving Hostile Environments -
Australian Film Television Radio School
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