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Griffin Bender

Stamford,CT

Summary

Media professional with six years of content production experience working in a multi-faceted role. Background includes field producing shoots, conducting extensive story research, and licensing third-party clips and graphics for segments. I am eager to leverage this transferrable experience into a new role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Producer

NBCUNIVERSAL - THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW
09.2022 - Current
  • Oversee and direct interview and b-roll footage, shooting field packages on location and delivering footage to editors on strict deadline.
  • Exercise editorial judgement with in-house producers, ensuring stories are effectively portrayed within brand standards.
  • Develop comprehensive pre-production schedules, planning for the execution of an average of 10-15 shoots weekly.
  • Coordinate virtual guests – ensuring remotes are broadcast quality and facilitating timely production communications between producers and the control room.
  • Manage research department, fact checking story leads and conducting in-depth research for Producers on tight deadlines.
  • Lead on third-party rights and clearances, sourcing and licensing footage for segments.
  • Submit requests for public information such as 911 phone calls, police reports, and court documents from local organizations.

Researcher / Associate Field Producer

NBCUNIVERSAL - THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW
01.2019 - 09.2022
  • Navigated local court systems and law enforcement agencies to research and fact-check potential story leads
  • Produced Interview and b-roll footage, filming guest video packages on location.

Freelance Production Assistant

NBCUNIVERSAL – STAMFORD MEDIA CENTER
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Worked on the production of three NBCUniversal pilots.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Journalism and Media

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
State College, PA
01.2019

Skills

  • Television Production
  • Lighting Design
  • Digital Videography
  • Scheduling Management
  • Creative Direction
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Effective Communication

Accomplishments

    Two-time NBCUniversal GEM award recipient.

Timeline

Field Producer

NBCUNIVERSAL - THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW
09.2022 - Current

Researcher / Associate Field Producer

NBCUNIVERSAL - THE STEVE WILKOS SHOW
01.2019 - 09.2022

Freelance Production Assistant

NBCUNIVERSAL – STAMFORD MEDIA CENTER
01.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Journalism and Media

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

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