Adaptable media production professional with a strong background in live news, studio operations, and post-production editing. Experienced in mentoring staff, managing equipment, and handling multiple roles during lean crew situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Nexstar Broadcasting Group- WHTM 27
Harrisburg, PA
12.2019 - Current
Operated live and recorded shows in studio cameras and managed communications between control room and talent, other production staff, and guests in the studio.
Operated graphics for live and recorded shows. Kept tabs on what graphics were loaded, what graphics were coming up in a show, if the graphics had the right spelling or information, and if any graphics were missing.
Operated audio for live and recorded shows. Kept eyes on the status of anchor microphones and in the field reporter microphones. Also operated cameras at the same time as running audio when crew size shrank.
Directed live news and short recordings for air. Kept tabs on graphics, scripts, and that the crew was doing their tasks for that show or recording. Also operated graphics while directing when crew size shrank.
Set up cameras and equipment for specialized segments for the in house lifestyle show.
Edited VO's, SOT's, and PKG's for morning news. Made sure they matched up with the script. Made sure the clips were suitable for air.
Taught newer production staff members and experienced production staff members about cameras, graphics, audio, editing, and setting up in-house for certain specialized segments.
Equipment Manager
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
09.2017 - 04.2019
Managed equipment rental for students of the Kutztown University Cinema, Television, and Media Production Department.
Managed editing rooms and studio rental for students of the Cinema, Television, and Media Production Department.
Gave tours to prospective students of the Cinema, Television, and Media Production Department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cinema, Television, And Media Production
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
12-2019
Skills
Camera work
Audio work
Video editing
Production workflow
Live production adaptability
Collaboration techniques
On-set communication
Timeline
Production Assistant
Nexstar Broadcasting Group- WHTM 27
12.2019 - Current
Equipment Manager
Kutztown University
09.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cinema, Television, And Media Production