Javier Gomez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
As a dedicated media and broadcast management professional, I have gained valuable experience in various environments, developing a wide range of skills applicable to any laboratory setting. My focus is always on meeting internal and external customer expectations in a timely manner, with proactive communication and diligence. These qualities make me a valuable asset to any organization. With extensive experience as a diligent News Production Manager, I excel in managing production workflows and optimizing processes for maximum efficiency. I have successfully led teams to achieve project milestones and improve operational performance. My expertise lies in resource allocation and process improvement, ensuring effective and efficient utilization of resources. This enhanced summary highlights dedication, versatility, ability to meet customer expectations, and experience in managing production workflows, leading teams, and optimizing processes for efficiency. It effectively showcases skills and qualifications to potential employers.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
NEWS PRODUCTION MANAGER
WOAI-TV/KABB-TV/CW SA
09.1996 - Current
- My role focuses on managing the daily production activity of the Directors and Production Assistants
- Key to the role was maintaining a flexible approach and being detailed oriented while working in a fast paced breaking news environment
- Some of my duties include managing on air presentation, coordinating with the News Producer to provide all pre-produced elements required to deliver news, maximize sports, news cut-ins, topicals, specials, promos, IDs, and headlines, reviewing the show rundown with the News Director and newsroom managers and assigning cameras to shoot and conduct a pre-show meeting with the studio Production Assistant
- Assisting News Director in negotiating crew salaries, arranges for equipment packages, remote shoots, location agreements, and works with legal and corporate risk management
- Creating production schedules, call sheets and communicates this information to the necessary parties
- Working with various department heads to order equipment, arrange meals, arrange crew and talent travel, and sometimes perform the functions of a location manager
- Reviewing and updating show credits
- Supervising studio production assistants
- Responsible for timecard review and approval for staff, studio crew and freelancer crew members
- Supervising the travel PA in reviewing all travel related to guests and remote productions
- Reviewing all expenses related to studio and remote production
- VCC and Satellite interview oversight
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
San Antonio, TexasLEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR MANAGERS -
Dale Carnegie
San Antonio, Texas01.2015
Skills
- People Management
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotional Intelligence
- Professionalism
- Building Rapport
- Production planning
- Team management
- Quality control
- Process optimization
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Equipment maintenance
- Production scheduling
Accomplishments
- 2024 Emmy Nominated, Newscast-Evening, Best Newscast - Director
- 2024 Emmy Nominated, Newscast-Evening, Best Newscast - Floor Director/Gimbal Operator
- 2023 Emmy Nominated, Public Affairs Program - Assistant Director
- 2022 Emmy Award Winner, Newscast-Evening, Best Newscast - Director
- 2022 Emmy Nominated, Newscast-Evening, Best Newscast - Director
- 2021 Emmy Nominated, Newscast-Evening, Best Newscast- Director
- 2017 Emmy Award Winner, Best Evening Newscast -Director
- 2018 Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Award, Best Newscast - Director
- 2010 Emmy Nominated For Best Director
- Recipient of the WOAI-TV Employee of the Month, 03/01/00
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
NEWS PRODUCTION MANAGER
WOAI-TV/KABB-TV/CW SA
09.1996 - Current
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR MANAGERS -
Dale Carnegie
Bachelor of Arts - History
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
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