Jonathan M. Wagner
Lisle,IL
Summary
Full time employee and Communications degree student in Radio-Television Broadcasting.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Hardworking and resourceful individual commended for first-rate collaboration, organizational and time management abilities. Driven Retail professional with top-notch sales abilities, service-oriented nature and analytical approach to resolving customer problems.
Accomplished production specialist with dynamic background and video production expertise. Performed video production services for short films and news programs. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office, Adobe video and audio software.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Newscast Director
Sinclair Broadcasting Group
12.2023 - Current
- In charge of the live production elements; including video, audio and graphics, for multiple daily and breaking newscasts.
- Worked closely with news producer to deliver on time and clean newscasts viewing.
- On call for breaking news and coverage of weekend broadcasts.
- Reviewed script segments for any missing, misspelled, and graphics in the wrong channel before broadcasts.
- Set up and broke down sets; when needed.
Floor Director / Production Assistant
22 Creative Group
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV production.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Researched and edited programming for broadcast.
Internship Student for Community Media Production
Village Of Romeoville
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained organization of media libraries.
- Helped with recording and editing of village board meetings and ground breaking ceremonies.
- Wrote and filmed public access announcements.
- Recorded and helped produce large graduation ceremonies.
- Acquired footage and video from outside sources for editing and incorporation for broadcasts
- Captured and edited video for dozen of projects
- Edited highlight packages and segments for broadcasts
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives
On-Air Radio Personality
WLRA
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Planned shows by selecting music and topics and writing content.
- Read prewritten script material, which included commercials, ads and public service announcements.
- Researched subjects and prepared for live events, special programs and guest interviews.
- Developed storylines for broadcasts to engage listeners and increase audience numbers.
- Shared public service announcements, music information and upcoming events with audiences.
- Announced station breaks, commercials and public service information
- Introduced content, ad-libbing or using memorized or read scripts.
- Raised funds for organization through community outreach initiatives; including multiple marathon broadcasts that have garner over thousands of dollars.
Target Team Member
Target Corporation
04.2005 - Current
- Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Managed Target Photo Lab. Taking care of photo inventory; placing orders for toner, ink and paper when supplies were low.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage and documented variances.
- Head of Target Photo Lab, training every employee in Photo department.
- Developed and processed rolls of films and prints daily.
- Provided high level of assistance to customers regarding special photo projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Film And Video Production
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12.2016
Associate of Arts - General Education
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL2003
Skills
- Training and Development
- Sales
- Filing / Recordkeeping
- Accounting
- Analytical skills
- Production Management
- Troubleshooting
- Adobe software
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Commercial Recording
Timeline
Newscast Director
Sinclair Broadcasting Group
12.2023 - Current
Floor Director / Production Assistant
22 Creative Group
08.2022 - 12.2023
Internship Student for Community Media Production
Village Of Romeoville
04.2022 - 08.2022
On-Air Radio Personality
WLRA
08.2020 - 05.2022
Target Team Member
Target Corporation
04.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Lewis University
Associate of Applied Science - Film And Video Production
College Of DuPage
Associate of Arts - General Education
College Of DuPage
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