Micah Richardson
Longwood,United States
Summary
Professional, dynamic newscast director with over 25 years experience, including large market experience, focused mainly on breaking news. Proven in the world of news, looking to re-direct my career in a new setting and new formats. I enjoy the team culture of live television and hope to bring my brand of communication and focus to a new opportunity.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
NEWSCAST DIRECTOR
Hearst Corporation | WESH-TV
10.2015 - Current
- Grass Valley Ignite Director for 5pm and 11pm Newscasts
- Director for evening newscasts, calling the shows for TD, audio, studio and field crews
- Pre and post show meetings with producers, and engineers
- Blocking new camera shots for special live and taped broadcasts
- Training new directors
NEWS PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Hearst Corporation | WMTW-TV
11.2007 - 10.2015
- Acted as a technical bridge between News and Production Departments
- TD / Director for all newscasts, using Sony 9000 series switcher
- Operated Wheatstone audio board for newscasts
- Programmed and saved effects and macros
- Created animations for use in switcher effects
- Edited video for news and promotions
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR / OPS TECH
Gannett Company | WCSH6 - TV
12.1997 - 11.2007
- Technical Director for all newscasts
- Operated audio
- Created on air graphics
- Operated chyron Infinti!
- Operated studio cameras
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05-1998
Skills
- Clear and concise communication
- Calm demeanor in a deadline driven environment
- Multitasking with the ability to make quick adjustments in a live setting
- Leading technical crews through extensive rundown changes
- Grass Valley Ignite automation system
- Sony HD switcher series
- Bit Central video clip playback
- VIZRT graphics sequencer with Hatmos engine
- ENPS Newsroom application
- RTS router and intercom systems
- Utah digital routers
Accomplishments
Directed Suncoast Emmy winning broadcasts:
2016 - Pulse Nightclub Shooting Breaking News Coverage
2020 - Florida COVID Unemployment Special
2022 - Hurricane Ian extended coverage
Matter of Fact Listening Tour
2023
Olympic Zone broadcasts | Remote from Universal Studios
2024
Timeline
NEWSCAST DIRECTOR
Hearst Corporation | WESH-TV
10.2015 - Current
NEWS PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Hearst Corporation | WMTW-TV
11.2007 - 10.2015
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR / OPS TECH
Gannett Company | WCSH6 - TV
12.1997 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Southern Maine
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