LUKE DIAS
Houston,TX
Summary
An enthusiastic and skilled television and film producer and content creator with excellent storytelling, video creation and editing skills. Relevant work experience includes management of production floor activities, sound and camera duties, producing packages from concept to completion, and delivering news and information across all social media platforms to optimize user experience both timely and effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CONTENT COORDINATOR
NewsWest 9
09.2024 - Current
- Responsible for seeking out and creating engaging content, writing segments and stories alongside producers and also performing tasks for studio and control room operations.
- Collaborating with the news team to help create engaging live newscasts from start to finish, and deliver content to all social media platforms.
- Perform floor manager duties during live and taped productions, and duties of the assignment desk for the morning and day shifts.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/PHOTOGRAPHER
NEWSWEST 9
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Responsible for in-studio camera and sound activities, and field photography
- In-studio tasks include working with state-of-the-art cameras, directing on-air talent with time cues and ENPS, and video editing of packages using EDIUS
- Additional in-studio responsibilities include working with sound board, cueing music and sound effects, as well as working with mics
- Field photography and field interviews include driving studio cars on-location and filming B-roll using Sony cameras
FREELANCE WORK
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Contract work for projects relating to digital content management and video production and editing
- Successfully created and produced a promotional documentary video for the Eternal Gandhi Museum of Houston
PRODUCER
Savvy Dawn Productions
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Produced / project managed an award-winning short film, funded in part by the City of Houston
FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDENT
Chapman University (Dodge School of Film and Media Arts)
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Worked as the producer on several digital video short films, shot using ARRI Alexa cameras
- In this role, was in charge of the hiring process for cast and crew, oversaw location scouting and selection, and applied for and obtained required local permits
- In charge of budgeting, scheduling, and organizing film shoots, utilizing Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling
POST-PRODUCTION INTERN
Kelly Galindo Productions
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Post-production work on a documentary film
- Filed grant applications, enhanced the film’s website, and managed funds
- Accomplished tasks using Mailchimp, Weebly, MS Excel and YouTube
DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACTOR
Adoring Christ Ministries
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Contracted work for editing and publishing videos to social media sites, and marketing them afterwards
- Served as creator, copyeditor, and video editor on ads for the YouTube channel, website, and other social media
- Skilled in collaborating with workers, including graphic designer, marketing manager, ministry coordinator, and the director to complete and publish videos
INTERNAL PROJECTS MANAGER
Trinity University (TigerTV)
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Writer-director-producer of five sketch comedy package films for scheduled broadcast television shows and live radio broadcasts
- Worked as the project manager on the recording of a number of on-campus events, including Guest Speakers and Cultural Events
- During broadcasts, was a producer, director, scriptwriter, cinematographer, film editor, and actor
FILM STUDENT – SIGHT AND SOUND: FILMMAKING
New York University (Tisch School of the Arts)
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Writer, producer, director, and editor on five short film projects (3 silent and 2 with sound) using digital filmmaking technology
- Worked as casting director and location scout for films
- Collaborated with other students through rotating crew positions during the production of these films, as well as fifteen additional short films under their supervision
Education
Certified Associate Project Manager
Project Management Institute
07-2023
Master of Fine Arts - Film and Television Producing
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications | Minor, Film Studies
Trinity University
05.2020
Skills
- Storytelling
- Creative writing
- AP Style
- Production studio duties
- Social media content delivery
- EDIUS
- ENPS
- Sony 4K XDCAM
- Project management
- Project planning
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Hootsuite
- Movie Magic
- MS Office
Timeline
CONTENT COORDINATOR
NewsWest 9
09.2024 - Current
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/PHOTOGRAPHER
NEWSWEST 9
05.2024 - 09.2024
PRODUCER
Savvy Dawn Productions
04.2023 - 06.2023
FREELANCE WORK
05.2022 - 05.2024
POST-PRODUCTION INTERN
Kelly Galindo Productions
07.2021 - 08.2021
FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDENT
Chapman University (Dodge School of Film and Media Arts)
08.2020 - 05.2022
DIGITAL MEDIA CONTRACTOR
Adoring Christ Ministries
06.2020 - 12.2020
FILM STUDENT – SIGHT AND SOUND: FILMMAKING
New York University (Tisch School of the Arts)
05.2019 - 07.2019
INTERNAL PROJECTS MANAGER
Trinity University (TigerTV)
08.2018 - 05.2020
Certified Associate Project Manager
Project Management Institute
Master of Fine Arts - Film and Television Producing
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications | Minor, Film Studies
Trinity University
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