Final Cut Pro
Joseph Weaver
Content Producer
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Highly motivated Content Creator with proven track record developing engaging content on a daily basis. Works well independently as well as collaboratively. Adept at managing multiple projects while producing successful outcomes on deadline.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Content Producer
KXTV, ABC10
Sacramento, CA
08.2011 - Current
- Producer for Late News Tonight at 11:00, Sunday 6:30pm
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Crafted plan for breaking news events and trained and prepared entire staff on how to handle such scenarios.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Oversaw crew including Assignment Desk, Reporters, Photojournalists, Editors, Associate Producers
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Generated stories to reflect current trends and news to pull audience into website.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
- Conducted online research to obtain relevant information and materials.
News Producer
WWMT-TV
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2008 - 07.2011
- Producer for hour-long Newschannel 3 at 5:00 pm
- Responsible for story selection, placement and writing
- Assigned stories and projects for Associate Producers, Reporters and Photojournalists working on show
- Updated website and on-air news ticker
- Managed news production with organized mindset, presenting cohesive sequences to audiences.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Reviewed and edited colleagues' scripts for improved flow and voice.
- Verified factual accuracy of news stories to maintain viewer confidence.
- Wrote informative, entertaining and interesting stories to offer gamut of coverage to West Michigan audience.
- Prepared written and digital content for website and social media platforms.
- Coordinated coverage for upcoming events.
- Diversified storytelling techniques to match different content and keep audiences engaged.
- Fact-checked breaking news pieces before putting information on air.
- Coordinated work and supported anchors, videographers and engineering staff, producing at least 1 hour of daily content.
- Delivered informative, relevant content by strategically managing stories and coverage.
- Researched pieces or assigned to various team and freelance journalists.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Generated leads through cold calling, networking and social media.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication with a Broadcasting Emphasis
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS 08.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
Content scheduling
Constant Contact
Copywriting
Video Editing
Research
Brand development
Accomplishments
Emmy-nominated producer, 2012-2013 Northern California Area Emmy Awards, Outstanding Achievement, Large Market Evening Newscasts for News10 at 11
Producer for LNT at ABC10, 2021-2022 Northern California Emmy winner for Outstanding Achievement, Overall Excellence/News Excellence
Software
Microsoft Paint
Microsoft Excel
Google Docs
Edius
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Teams
Slack
Timeline
Content Producer
KXTV, ABC10
08.2011 - Current
News Producer
WWMT-TV
03.2008 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communication with a Broadcasting Emphasis
Mississippi State University
08.2001 - 05.2004