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KENNETH BRYANT

Norristown,PA

Summary

Hardworking Newscast Director versed in risk, challenges and production requirements in Broadcasting. Offering 6 years of progressive experience as well as expertise in managing programs and building successful teams focused on creating high-quality work.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Newscast Director (Part-time)

PHL-17
Philadelphia, PA
01.2024 - Current
  • Direct daily newscast and other live or taped programs
  • Serve as television director for locally produced programs including, but not limited to: Newscasts, live events
  • Code the daily newscast for Ross OverDrive
  • Prepare show rundowns with camera blocking
  • Direct live broadcasts, using Ross OverDrive and/or TD operating a manual switcher
  • Coordinate with show producers during development and scriptwriting
  • Provide creative and technical feedback to production manager to facilitate show growth and flexibility
  • Experience with equipment Ross OverDrive, Ross Streamline, ENPS, and Bitcentral.
  • Familiar with ENPS newsroom computer system desirable.

Newscast Director(Part-Time)

ABC6/WPVI
Philadelphia, PA
06.2020 - Current
  • Code and direct newscast for WPVI and WPHL nightly newscast.
  • Operate and use Overdrive coding, Sony MVS-7000x switcher, Cambotics robotic cameras, Chyron graphics, Calrec audio console for live and pre-recorded productions.
  • Collaborate with the editorial and production staffs to execute error-free production in an Overdrive automated control room environment.
  • Provide sound technical skills, communicate daily with producers for smart, effective use of studio team and bring a “can-do” approach to problem solving in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
  • Work a flexible work schedule that may include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Open to implementing new technologies and/or methods to accomplish future assignments.
  • Self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude & leadership qualities with the ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize

Technical Director

WCIV/ABC4
Mt Pleasant, SC
11.2011 - 03.2020
  • Direct any assigned newscasts (5PM,6PM,7PM, 11PM,5AM,7AM)
  • Create graphics using Photoshop and Ross Expression system
  • Train production crew in cameras, audio, graphics, etc
  • Supervise production crew daily
  • Maintain production studio and control room
  • Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include website contribution
  • Fill in on an as-needed basis for directing, audio, studio, and graphics creation

Intelligence Specialist

United States Navy
02.2010 - 04.2016
  • Analyze intelligence data, breaking down the information to determine its usefulness in military planning
  • From this intelligence data prepare materials that describe in detail the features of strategic and tactical areas all over the world
  • Install,configure, upgrade, set up PKI's for personal use and incoming sailors, ensuring use of all
  • SCIF computer software for drill weekend production
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software components, testing for system malfunctions
  • Receive, monthly topics to research and present drill weekend briefs
  • Apply appropriate research guidance to fulfill document creation according to Officer in Charge's standards
  • Attend seminars and/or training courses to acquire knowledge of Intelligence systems, networking applications and software
  • Provide guidance or training to sailors with varying levels of computing skills to prevent recurrence of problems, or use of new hardware and/or software
  • Perform varied research and periodical searches presenting daily weekend briefs to identify current military trends and current events.

Intelligence Liaison Officer

Kandahar Air Force Base
, Afghanistan
05.2012 - 01.2013
  • Perform varied research and periodical searches to identify current military threats, objectives and resolution for Task Force Commander ,in a joint information operations intelligence center
  • Receive, respond to, and ensure resolution of all types to keep intelligence production going forward for US and foreign personnel
  • Personally respond or refer military personnel to appropriate resource for inquiry or resolution of problem, and coordinating problem resolution as necessary
  • Apply appropriate security measures consistent with approved security standards when receiving gas reimbursement for living quarters, weekly work center cleaning and when work center was transferred to other side of base
  • Attend seminars and/or training to acquire knowledge of base security procedures, Intelligence systems, networking applications and software
  • Provide guidance or training to Military personnel with varying levels of computing skills to prevent recurrence of problems, or use of new hardware and/or software

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Broadcasting Television and Multi Media

Temple Unversity
Philadelphia, PA
05.2006

Skills

  • Photoshop, Analyst, Audio, broadcast,
  • Broadcasting, hardware, directing, features,
  • Graphics, director, materials, networking,
  • Personnel, cameras, presenting, problem
  • Resolution, producer, receiving, research,
  • Seminars, scripts, sound, strategic, Supervisor,
  • Troubleshoot, Troubleshooting, upgrade,
  • Vision, website
  • Excellent computer, and knowledge of iNews
  • Excellent Ross OverDrive, Ross Streamline, ENPS, Bitcentral knowledge
  • Good conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
  • Able to sit at a desk for long periods of time and operate keyboard

Affiliations

https://youtube.com/watch?v=01vSn3HfSaA&si=tJrbLUNkVJAuLIfn

https://youtu.be/bq0JyvH0id8

Timeline

Newscast Director (Part-time)

PHL-17
01.2024 - Current

Newscast Director(Part-Time)

ABC6/WPVI
06.2020 - Current

Intelligence Liaison Officer

Kandahar Air Force Base
05.2012 - 01.2013

Technical Director

WCIV/ABC4
11.2011 - 03.2020

Intelligence Specialist

United States Navy
02.2010 - 04.2016

Bachelor's Degree - Broadcasting Television and Multi Media

Temple Unversity

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