MATT POKORNY
NY
Summary
Dynamic media professional with extensive experience at Fox News, excelling in live show directing and technical operations. Proven ability as a graphics operator and video editor, coupled with strong problem-solving skills. Successfully led high-profile broadcasts, ensuring seamless execution and creative storytelling in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Technical Director
Newsmax TV
New York
10.2024 - Current
- Directed and switched shows using Tricaster switcher. Shows included The Right Squad and First Edition.
Viz Graphics Operator
Fox News/Fox Business/Fox Weather
New York
01.2015 - Current
- Viz Operator for Mornings with Maria on Fox Business Network. Lower thirds, full screens, stock charts, and controlling multiple monitors on set.
- Also serve on a variety of other shows across both Fox News and Fox Business Networks.
Playback Operator
Fox News/Fox Business/Fox Weather
New York
01.2015 - Current
- Playback Operator for America Reports and Weekend Fox and Friends on Fox News Network; Kudlow on Fox Business Network.
- Fill in on other shows if needed. Organize clips in iNews rundown, play when directed and record and cut a clip if necessary.
Producer
Fox News/Fox Business/Fox Weather
New York
01.2015 - Current
- Pitch ideas for human interest or business oriented short videos.
- Contact subject of the story or PR teams. Research, write questions and plan and direct day of shoot, and edit final video using Adobe Premier Pro to be posted on foxnews.com.
Viz Graphics Operator
Bloomberg
New York
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Took Viz elements to air such as graphics, titles and other full screens and routed set graphics to correct monitors.
TeamPeople/ United Nations General Assembly
NY
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Serve where needed during production heavy UNGA week.
- Operating camera/robo, technical directing.
- Last three sessions served as camera operator during SDG Media Zone streaming speeches and presentations from dignitaries and celebrities while working with PVBLIC Foundation to ensure quality control.
Video Editor
CBSN
New York
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Live show editor for daily CBSN streaming network using Avid editing software.
Technical Director
Fox News/Fox Business/Fox Weather
New York
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Switching live shows on Fox Weather Channel on Overdrive automation system.
- Also served as Show Director/TD for foxnews.com from 2015-2017 using NewTek Trickster.
WSJ Live
NY
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Started as live show editor cutting b-roll and sound bites for multiple daily streaming shows on wsj.com and WSJ Live app.
- Moved to control room and served as graphics and playback operator, A2 and A1, master control, and ended tenure as Show Director/TD.
- Pitched and co-produced news stories serving as camera operator and editor, final videos posted to wsj.com and aired during streaming shows.
Education
Documentary Film -
Brooklyn College
01.2012
Digital Film Production -
New Media Technology College
Dublin, Ireland01.2008
BA - History
University of Nebraska
Lincoln01.2003
Skills
- Live show directing
- Tricaster operation
- Graphics production
- Video editing
- Clip organization
- Technical directing
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Creative pitching
Summary - About Me
Over 10 years experience in television production. I have done it all from video editor to show director. Comfortable in the chaos of live news and when I'm not on air, I'll find work to do. Passions: Land Cruisers, skiing, and Blender VFX software.
Timeline
Director/Technical Director
Newsmax TV
10.2024 - Current
Viz Graphics Operator
Bloomberg
09.2023 - 09.2024
Video Editor
CBSN
01.2016 - 01.2017
Viz Graphics Operator
Fox News/Fox Business/Fox Weather
01.2015 - Current
Playback Operator
Fox News/Fox Business/Fox Weather
01.2015 - Current
Producer
Fox News/Fox Business/Fox Weather
01.2015 - Current
TeamPeople/ United Nations General Assembly
01.2015 - 01.2018
Technical Director
Fox News/Fox Business/Fox Weather
01.2015 - 01.2017
WSJ Live
01.2012 - 01.2015
Documentary Film -
Brooklyn College
Digital Film Production -
New Media Technology College
BA - History
University of Nebraska
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