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KIA ADAMS

Hopkins,SC

Summary

Technical and Operations leader with years in broadcast television production. Adept at leading collaborative teams to deliver high-quality results while adapting to changing project needs. Skilled in video production, digital storytelling, and multimedia editing. Known for reliability and results-driven approach in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

WIS, LLC
Columbia, SC
04.2023 - Current
  • Oversee daily production operations, ensuring continuous coverage across all shifts in a broadcast environment.
  • Manage staffing schedules, shift coverage, and workload distribution for technical production staff.
  • Supervise, coach, and support Technical Media Producers to ensure consistent on-air quality and operational compliance.
  • Coordinate with the newsroom, engineering, and management to resolve technical issues and maintain broadcast standards.
  • Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, transmitter monitoring, and operational logs.
  • Lead response efforts during breaking news, severe weather, and special coverage events.
  • Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance reliability and communication between shifts.

Technical Media Producer (TMP)

WIS, LLC
Columbia, SC
03.2020 - 04.2023
  • Coded and directed live newscasts and pre-recorded elements.
  • Ingested commercials, programming, and promotional content while maintaining accurate logs and playlists.
  • Monitored on-air signals, transmitter readings, and FCC-required documentation.
  • Worked closely with newsroom staff to prepare and execute daily newscasts.
  • Operated production equipment including Ross Overdrive Crispin automation, VizRT graphics, RTS and Unity IFBs, microphones, monitors, and lighting systems.
  • Maintained attention to detail under tight deadlines while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Communicated effectively across departments and assisted team members to ensure smooth broadcast operations.
  • Adapted quickly to new technology, workflow changes, and variable schedules including nights, weekends, and severe weather coverage.
  • Reviewed playlists each shift, corrected errors, and ensured continuity between shifts through detailed communication.

News Content Specialist

WIS, LLC
Columbia, SC
04.2017 - 03.2020
  • Worked directly with technical directors and producers during live newscast production.
  • Operated cameras, studio lighting, video playback, audio control, and teleprompter systems.
  • Edited daily news content and assisted during breaking news coverage.
  • Integrated graphics using Photoshop and Chyron systems.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

Skills

  • Broadcast Automation: Crispin, Ross Overdrive, ENPS
  • Production Systems: Ross Video, VizRT, ATEM Production Studio 4K
  • Master Control & FCC Compliance
  • Video Editing & Graphics: Adobe Creative Suite, Edius, Chyron
  • Studio Operations: Cameras, Audio, Lighting, Prompter, IFBs
  • Scheduling, Training, and Team Leadership

Timeline

Operations Manager

WIS, LLC
04.2023 - Current

Technical Media Producer (TMP)

WIS, LLC
03.2020 - 04.2023

News Content Specialist

WIS, LLC
04.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts

University of South Carolina