Hunter Pages
Midland,NC
Summary
Currently the Technical Director of DIRTVision, with seven years of broadcasting experience in both technical development and live production. Experience in technical development and planning, streamlining and simplifying complex workflows into repeatable procedures for team members, and leading production teams for live broadcasts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
DIRTVision
Concord, NC
07.2020 - Current
- Lead the development of technology and broadcast composition for live streams dirt track racing.
- Oversaw, organized, and managed the Concord, NC production team for DIRTVision broadcasts.
- Research, develop and implement new technological solutions for live broadcasts and post-production workflows. Examples: Live Ingest Server, Network Accessible Video Storage, Remote SRT Broadcast Transmission.
- Planned, budgeted and constructed DIRTVision's Master Control Room.
- Designed, constructed and produced the DIRTVision Virtual Set
- Conceptualized, developed and implemented new graphics for all DIRTVision properties.
- Led weekly production meetings with Concord team and Road teams to plan pre-race shows and how to cover storylines.
- Maximize budget by developing creative solutions to achieve targets.
- Created DIRTVision's Jumbotron graphics suite and traveling control systems.
Broadcast Director / Engineer
Love Life
Charlotte, NC
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Manage the live broadcasts that can contain over twelve live shots with reporters, three in studio cameras, full graphics and video playback.
- Developed the operation to run off of two computers. One for managing the live shots and one for switching the broadcast.
- Assessed existing production workflow and worked with production team and leadership to improve the workflow and overall production for broadcasts.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets for new equipment.
- Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
Newscast Director
WSOC-TV
Charlotte, NC
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Shows Directed: Eyewitness News at 5, 5:30, 6, 10, and 11pm (The top-rated Newscasts in the Charlotte market)
- Direct Special Broadcasts for WSOC. Examples include: Family Focus Special, Major League Soccer Announcement Special
- Calmly Direct and organize production teams for Breaking News. Examples include: UNC Charlotte Shooting, 2020 BLM Protests, Severe Weather Coverage, Car Chases
- Operate Grass Valley Ignite Automated Production System for fast-paced evening newscasts and breaking news coverage
- Switch between three robotic studio cameras, nine routable HD sources, and five HD graphic channels during live broadcasts
- Work alongside Producers to bring their show to air and work with the production crew to ensure each show airs clean and efficiently
- Act as assistant director for WSOC-TV's sports specials, High School Football Extra, and other special broadcasts
- Edit video when needed for Noticias Charlotte on Telemundo and other broadcasts
Newscast Director
WCBD-TV
Charleston, SC
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Shows Directed: News 2 Midday (11 AM) and News 2 at 5 (5 PM)
- Operate Grass Valley Ignite Automated Production System for fast-paced evening newscasts and breaking news coverage
- Switch between six automated studio cameras, 12 routable HD sources and four HD graphic channels during live broadcasts
- Ensure the show's rundown is complete and ready for air by checking video, audio, and graphics
- Develop and test new codes for use in the Ignite switcher system
- Assist Engineers with fixing and maintaining broadcast equipment and systems
- Communicate and coordinate with all involved parties during newscasts (live photographers, reporters, anchors, producers)
- Act as master control operator (record, edit, upload topical promotions, recorded productions)
- 2018 Excellence in My Market Awards: Honorable Mention for Best Director
Video Broadcast Technical Director
Moore Sports Radio
Southern Pines, North Carolina
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Organize, prepare and direct live broadcasts of various sporting events
- Direct and switch live broadcasts using Teradek Live:Air Software and Encoders
- Manage production team during fast-paced live sports broadcasts
- Create and modify graphics that are used during broadcasts and on other Moore Sports Radio videos
- Evaluate and recommend any equipment that is used or may be used by the broadcast team
- Edit highlights, stories, and graphics for broadcasts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro12.2016
Associate of Arts -
Sandhills Community College
Southern Pines07.2011
Skills
- Experienced production team leader for both news and sports broadcasts
- Project Budget Management: Consistently maximizes budget to deliver high-quality products
- Graphics and Technical Broadcast Development
- Project Management: Overseen multiple projects for previous employers From directing television specials to constructing entire broadcast control rooms
- Experienced Troubleshooter: Always ready for unexpected issues and quickly works to correct them during, before, and after productions
- Storytelling and Coverage Planning: Led team meetings, decided on storylines and appropriate coverage of them
- Mastery of various post-production suites: Edius, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut, Avid Media Composer, Audition
- Broadcast Rundown Creation: Produce rundown for DIRTVision broadcasts, both for track teams and in the studio
- Experienced editing skills for various types of media including news, sports, commercial, and web
Timeline
Technical Director
DIRTVision
07.2020 - Current
Broadcast Director / Engineer
Love Life
05.2020 - 03.2021
Newscast Director
WSOC-TV
04.2018 - 07.2020
Newscast Director
WCBD-TV
01.2017 - 04.2018
Video Broadcast Technical Director
Moore Sports Radio
06.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Arts -
Sandhills Community College