Micah Richardson
Longwood,FL
Summary
Proven director with 25 years of television experience looking for a new opportunity in live television. Professional work has spanned from studio broadcast specials like Olympic Zone, Hurricane and Election coverage as well as the Matter of Fact listening tour live web broadcast.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Newscast Director
WESH-TV - Hearst Corporation
Orlando, FL
10.2015 - Current
- Directing live, dynamic, breaking news driven evening newscasts and special broadcasts
- Communicating with studio crew, technical director, audio operators and engineering department with the goal of executing producer's and executive producer's vision cleanly
- Directing breaking and extended severe weather coverage
- Training new directors
News Production Coordinator
WMTW-TV - Hearst Corporation
Portland, ME
11.2007 - 10.2015
- Direct / Technical direct morning and evening newscasts
- Created graphic animations and set monitor graphics for implementation in live newscasts
- Programmed Sony 9000 switcher for station graphic reformatting in 2013
- Created macros and DME effects for live playback
- Acted as a technical bridge between News and Production departments
- Operated audio for newscasts
Technical Director / Production Associate
WCSH6-TV - Gannett Company
Portland, ME
12.1997 - 10.2007
- Technical directed newscasts with Sony 9000 and Grass Valley 300 switchers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Southern Maine
05.1998
Skills
- Multitasking in a deadline driven environment
- Blocking new shots for special broadcasts
- Ability to adapt to constant changes with short notice, common in live broadcasts
- Leading production crews in live control room settings
- Creating detailed and position specific rundowns for live and taped broadcasts
- Communicating calmly and clearly in pressure filled situations
- Ability to learn new software and program updates introduced to daily workflow
- Collaborating with show producers to create station's best on-air product
Technical Proficiency
- Bit Central Video Clip Playback
- AP ENPS Newsroom Applications
- Script creation and commands
- VIZRT Graphics software with Hatmos sequencer playout
- Sony 9000 series production switchers
- Grass Valley Ignite automation system
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Newscast Director
WESH-TV - Hearst Corporation
10.2015 - Current
News Production Coordinator
WMTW-TV - Hearst Corporation
11.2007 - 10.2015
Technical Director / Production Associate
WCSH6-TV - Gannett Company
12.1997 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Southern Maine
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