Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Hector Betancourt

Television News Editor
Bolingbrook,IL - Illinois

Summary

Results-focused News Editor with 28 years of experience and expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach. Track record of obtaining coveted interviews and capturing breaking new stories.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

News Editor

WGN Television
Chicago, IL
10.2002 - Current
  • Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
  • Built productive relationships with writers, designers and other professionals.
  • Communicated directly with reporters to assess stories and improve quality of work
  • Assigned stories, led content development meetings and reviewed completed stories to guide execution of concepts and tone

Photojournalist

Univision Network
Chicago, IL
03.1995 - 10.2022
  • Pitched photo stories to reporters and editors.
  • Conducted research on subjects before photo shoots and planned dynamic and unique photo sessions.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Produced high-quality videos for various television and digital projects.
  • Traveled to number locations to capture breaking news images.
  • Microwave Truck Operator

Business Owner/Operator

Congas Restaurant
Chicago, IL
11.2015 - 03.2020
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
  • Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
  • Led screening, hiring and staff scheduling to maintain compliance with group goals.
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Served as principal stakeholder over organization's complete operations.
  • Spearheaded business-related aims to meet tactical planning initiatives.
  • Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
  • Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
07.1996

High School Diploma -

Amundsen High School
Chicago, IL
07.1986

Skills

  • Problem Resolution
  • New Stories Development
  • Deadline Attainment
  • Video Creation and Editing
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Judgement and Decision Making

Accomplishments

Seven Emmy nominations

Three time Emmy winner

Certification

  • Certified Satellite Operator, Tribune and Nexstar Media Company

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

Congas Restaurant
11.2015 - 03.2020

News Editor

WGN Television
10.2002 - Current

Photojournalist

Univision Network
03.1995 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting

Columbia College Chicago

High School Diploma -

Amundsen High School

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