Kourtney Kinsey
Summary
Driven and motivated Assistant Production Manager/Technical Director with 20 years of experience at Hearst Television. Knowledgeable in all aspects of Broadcast News production; studio camera, audio, directing, technical directing, graphics, and master control operations. Great communicator and excels in Breaking News situations with clear instructions, while remaining calm under pressure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Production Manager
Hearst Television - 40/29 News
Rogers, AR
07.2022 - Current
- Technical Direct live newscasts daily.
- Manage schedules for production staff.
- Oversee training and development of new staff members.
- Implemented new training guidelines for employees.
- Work closely with News and Engineering to ensure clean and innovative newscasts.
Technical Director
Hearst Television - 40/29 News
Rogers, AR
11.2004 - 07.2022
- Technical Direct live newscasts daily.
- Manage and give cues to camera operators, audio technician, anchors, live reporters, meteorologists.
- Responsible for all on-air elements to ensure a fast paced newscast free from errors.
Instant Replays Editor
Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Springdale, AR
04.2008 - 09.2019
- Capture all baseball highlights for instant playback for in-house sports cast, on-field screen, and live televised games.
- Upload all highlights for use by public and national news and sports stations.
Assistant Manager
Jump!Zone
Bentonville , AR
11.2009 - 01.2017
- Assist General Manager with opening and closing of the store.
- Manage employee schedules and shifts with up 15 staff members.
- Work with customers in person and over the phone to plan events.
Education
Broadcast Journalism - (2002-2006)
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARSkills
- Sony Switcher
- Bit Central Playback
- Viz
- Audio for Newscasts
- ENPS
- Adobe
- Master Control Operations
- Teleprompter
- Studio Cameras
- Microsoft Word
Accomplishments
- Directed an Emmy Award Winning Newscast, (Market 50+) in May 2015.
- Created over 200 videos for 40/29 social media platforms, garnering over 4.5 Million Facebook views.
- Mentored and fully trained 15 Technical Directors and over 30 Production Assistants.
Timeline
Assistant Production Manager
Hearst Television - 40/29 News
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Jump!Zone
11.2009 - 01.2017
Instant Replays Editor
Northwest Arkansas Naturals
04.2008 - 09.2019
Technical Director
Hearst Television - 40/29 News
11.2004 - 07.2022
Broadcast Journalism - (2002-2006)
University of Arkansas
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