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, SCSkills
- 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