Kathie Gruber Jones
Valparaiso,United States
Summary
With over 40 years of experience, I offer extensive expertise in technical management of live news broadcasts. Throughout my career, I have effectively supervised control room operations, ensuring flawless planning and production. My skills encompass various aspects of live television production, including the management of parades, sporting events, telethons, and political conventions.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
DGA Director/Assistant Director/ Stage Manager
CBS2 Chicago Channel2 CBS O & O
12.2003 - 10.2024
- Build and code nightly newscast on Sony ELC systems - Direct/execute the shows on live television broadcast - coordinate all live shots- supervise production crew members.
- Outstanding computer skills, the capacity to operate in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment, good organizational abilities, and experience with robotic cameras, graphics systems (Chyron & VizRT, audio consoles, and video and audio servers.
- Breaking news organizational skills with quick decisions in a calm, collective approach.
- Stage manage all out of studio productions including Red Cross Telethons, DNC, Special Remote Productions and parades.
DGA Director/Stage Manager
Fox32 WFLD Chicago Fox O & O
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Direct Newscasts, news briefs and additional studio productions using the Sony ELC production automation system
- Coordinate multiple live shots per show from microwave, satellite and LiveU sources
- Perform daily checks and maintenance of studio lighting and production equipment
DGA Newscast Director/Stage Manager
NBC 5 News Chicago
05.2013 - 02.2017
- Directed technical aspects of newscasts and other productions.
- Interact and work as a team with On-Air Talent, Graphics, Producers and News Production teams.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills with an energetic and proactive approach.
- Worked in production on robotic cameras, prompter, and the audio board.
- Operated Chyron character generator, still store.
Director/Assistant director/stage manager/production team
WGN-TV Channel9
02.1998 - 12.2003
- Responsible for the coordination of audio and graphic elements provided by the client for the broadcast
- Also responsible for directing the3 hour broadcast which included1 hour of in street performances as well as2 hours of forward motion parade
- Director - Muscular Dystrophy Telethon Responsible for all local segments interior to the MDA Telethon running from Sunday evening to Monday evening
- Floor Director - Various Shows Newscast director for various news programs including the WGN Midday News, The Nine O'Clock News and the Weekend Morning News as well as various community affairs shows
- Stage Manager/Assistant Director- The Bozo Show Responsible for audience management and selecting kids to participate in various games on the show
- Also responsible for prop shopping
- WGN SPORTS-working in the control room and out on location to provide assistance to Director and on air talent
Director/Stage Manager
Channel Earth Direct TV
02.1997 - 02.1998
- Senior Director Start up operation for turn-key Sony studio direct TV agricultural station
- Fix It Lou Manfredini” pilot development.
- Lack of funds closed the operation in1 year
Producer/Director/Stage Manager
KOVR-TV Channel13 CBS O & O
12.1983 - 02.1997
- Senior director for fast paced Sacramento market
- Duties included Directing, Assistant Directing, Stage Manage, Chyron, Audio, Graphics and playback
- Off site Telethons productions and a variety of live events
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
01.1982
Skills
- Excellent computer skills with a high level knowledge of the INews production system and Sony ELC
- Quick decision making under high pressure situations
- A wide range of abilities that enables me to effectively lead, communicate, interact, and cooperate with others in a professional environment
Awards
Chicago Midwest Emmy Nomination Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence Off Camera “HD By Candlelight: A Christmas Celebration” Directing Live, National Emmy Outstanding Achievement for News Programming Fire in the CTA, Director., Chicago Midwest Emmy Outstanding Achievement News Programming Tornado Aftermath, Director
Timeline
DGA Director/Stage Manager
Fox32 WFLD Chicago Fox O & O
09.2018 - 06.2022
DGA Newscast Director/Stage Manager
NBC 5 News Chicago
05.2013 - 02.2017
DGA Director/Assistant Director/ Stage Manager
CBS2 Chicago Channel2 CBS O & O
12.2003 - 10.2024
Director/Assistant director/stage manager/production team
WGN-TV Channel9
02.1998 - 12.2003
Director/Stage Manager
Channel Earth Direct TV
02.1997 - 02.1998
Producer/Director/Stage Manager
KOVR-TV Channel13 CBS O & O
12.1983 - 02.1997
Indiana University Bloomington
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