Matthew Lathan
WFTS ABC Action News, ABC
Riverview,FL
23
years of professional experience
Dedicated graduate with strong academic foundation and practical work experience. Delivers strong performance in field and contributes valuable volunteer experience with leadership skills.
Experienced in developing compelling visual content that informs and engages audiences. Applies advanced photography techniques and editing expertise to create high-quality images under varied conditions.
Work History
Photojournalist/Editor/Field Producer/Management Trainee
11 Years 1 Month- Covered breaking stories, including crime scenes, riots and weather emergencies.
- Participated in editorial meetings to propose story ideas and collaborate with producers, assignment editors and reporters to determine direction and deliver concise reporting packages.
- Consistently delivered superb work for special shoots resulting in recognition for broadcast integrity and video production quality.
- Uncovered and brought Exclusives Stories
- Community involvement and People receptive
- Sports coverage
- SunCoast Emmy Photographer
Photojournalist/Editor/Field Producer
10 Years 9 Months- Mark Gautier Intern Award for 2005
- Uncovered and brought Exclusives Stories
- Community involvement and People receptive
- Nebraska Photographer of the Year 2009 and 2012
- OPC Best in Show in Journalism 2012
- Covered breaking stories, including crime scenes, riots and weather emergencies.
- Produced complete news and journalism packages for broadcast.
- Operated live and satellite trucks for onsite broadcast assignments and utilized broadband technology to optimize remote acquisition, management and distribution of live video.
Camera Operator, Technical Director
1 Year 5 Months- Audio, and more
- Lighting, Set-up Uplink and studio, and Directed TV shows
- Administer of the TV Crew.
Broadcasting
1 Year- Operations
- Coordinate and manage the Audio for the Newscast
- Monitor the Operations of Master Control.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communication, Business Administration, Black Studies
-Recipient many Awards for Media Projects, 2001-2005
-Recipient of NAACP Scholarship, 1992
-Accepted into Project Achieve, 2001
ACADEMY
Certificate of Business Administration
Skills
Provided support with WordPerfect
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Photoshop
Lotus 1-2-3
Avid
internet
Final Cut Pro
and Media 100.
Kept positive attitude during fast-paced work environments.
Resolved problems through careful review and consistent follow-through.
Built strong relationships with clients
coworkers
and sales teams during presentations.
Interests
Produced the Omaha News for over six months
Involved with UNO African American Organization; Wrote commercials for the college TV station in Kearney; Volunteered at Cox Cable of Omaha as Producer, Photographer, and Director; Hosted and wrote a show called Youth to Youth for Cox Cable of Omaha.
Timeline
Photojournalist/Editor/Field Producer/Management Trainee
WFTS ABC Action News, ABC
10.2015 - CurrentRead More
Photojournalist/Editor/Field Producer
KETV CHANNEL 7, ABC
01.2005 - 10.2015Read More
Broadcasting
WOWT CHANNEL, NBC
01.2004 - 01.2005Read More
Camera Operator, Technical Director
KYNE TV STATION, UNO TV
12.2003 - 05.2005Read More
Certificate of Business Administration
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA, College of Continuing Studies, FINANCE
Bachelor’s Degree from Communication, Business Administration, Black Studies
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