Marcos Chappell
New York,NY
Summary
5x Emmy Winning Executive Producer experienced in meeting demanding deadlines for scheduling, budgeting and content management. Focused and results-oriented leader with proven skills in news/media and desire for a challenging new role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Producer
WABC-TV Eyewitness News
New York City
09.2021 - Current
- Work with large team of producers, reporters, photographers, and assignment desk to tell the most compelling and valuable stories in the largest market in the country
- Produce specials for 24/7 streaming app
- Supervised team of creative and diverse individuals across varied job titles and professional delivering consistent feedback and positive reinforcement to maximize performance.
- Acquired top clients and met needs with hands-on and collaborative approach.
- Supervised production staff during planned photo shoots in studio and on location.
- Created and maintained production schedules and adjusted as needed to stay on track for target completion.
- Updated and monitored social media accounts for different productions.
Executive Producer
WDIV-TV Local 4
Detroit, MI
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Lead a large team, many still working from home, through this new world of COVID-19
- Work with creative services and marketing to create promos, campaigns, and strategies to increase viewership, train new hires, plus create schedules
- Set and managed production schedules according to strict deadlines.
- Recruited and hired crew members, including negotiating rates of pay.
- Reviewed requests for approval of services, equipment and supplies.
- Produced leads by cold calling prospects, networking at events and effectively using social media networks.
Senior Morning Producer
WWBT NBC12
Richmond, VA
02.2012 - 09.2018
- Train new producers, book guests, long-term planning.
- Conducted meetings to discuss production progress and attain production objectives.
- Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production.
- Researched production topics using internet, video archives and other informational sources.
Adjunct Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Implemented different teaching styles to meet needs of diverse student population.
- Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed custom course syllabus outlining standards, material, grading and progression for students.
- Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
Education
B.S. Mass Communication -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Schedule Coordination
- Fact-Checking Expertise
- Content Development
- Staff Supervision
- Story Development
- Project Planning
- Brand Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Research Skills
- Video Editing
Affiliations
- Society of Professional Journalists
- National Association of Black Journalists
Accomplishments
- 2024 Emmy Award Winner, Team Coverage
- 2024 Emmy Award Winner, Best Newscast
- 2023 Emmy Award Winner, Best Newscast
- 2022 Emmy Award Winner, Breaking News
- 2020 Michigan Association of Broadcasters, Best Newscast
- 2020 Michigan Association of Broadcasters, Best Feature/Use of Medium
- 2018 Emmy Award Winner, Best Morning Newscast
Timeline
Executive Producer
WABC-TV Eyewitness News
09.2021 - Current
Executive Producer
WDIV-TV Local 4
09.2018 - 08.2021
Adjunct Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2013 - 05.2015
Senior Morning Producer
WWBT NBC12
02.2012 - 09.2018
B.S. Mass Communication -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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