Michael Dierna
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Producer with extensive experience in managing high-profile productions and coordinating cross-functional teams. Proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget, showcasing leadership in both creative and logistical aspects. Demonstrated expertise in project management and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
CBS Sports & CBS Sports Network
08.2016 - Current
- Lead the development and production of digital media exclusive programming, writing, and producing assigned features and cover stories
- Supported producers in decision-making processes, contributing valuable insights from a diverse range of perspectives.
- Assist producers and Senior producers in developing innovative content for CBS Sports Digital Platforms
- Oversee and produce video elements for studio shows and halftime segments.
- Coordinate edit needs with producers and assign responsibilities throughout the edit group.
- Worked on site for 2018 NCAA Final Four, 2019, 2022, 2023,2024 Super Bowls
- Field produced numerous segments and elements for a weekly NFL Pregame show.
- Lead Producer on numerous high budget productions including March Madness tournament tease
Broadcast Associate
CBS Sports Network
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Assisted producers, directors, and editors with the review of NFL, College Football, College Basketball, NHL, and NBA game action/storylines and created digital archives for network programming in post-production.
- Operated studio and remote TV cameras and teleprompter.
- Prepared highlights and one-plays for distribution across multiple digital platforms.
- Partnered with multimedia staff to establish best practices for delivering finalized content and organizing broadcast asset environment.
- Coordinated scheduling, planning and preparation for video setups and live studio broadcasts.
Industry Business Lead
GDS International
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Responsible for planning and execution of all major aspects of meeting management including: speaker and keynote delegation, selecting sites, developing marketing materials, building registration processes and databases, and providing on-site management for assigned meetings and logistics.
- Organized high caliber leadership gatherings, exclusive to C-suite and senior level executives.
- Developed programs with invaluable opportunities to discuss challenges, pain-points, and aspirations for a particular industry sector, with a goal of ensuring that attendees are provided a relevant platform to debate and benchmark through workshops, themed roundtable discussions, and networking.
Sports Information Analysis Intern
Marist College
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Updated team rosters on athletic website
- Recorded statistics from live sporting events to showcase on athletic website
- Compared statistics of opposing teams before and after games.
- Captured, organized and edited videos and photos to showcase on athletic website.
- Gathered details and wrote pre- and post-game information releases and announcements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Communication, Psychology
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2013
Skills
- Features Production
- Live Broadcast Direction
- Proficient with ENPS software
- Basic Editing Skills with Adobe Premier
- Script Editing
- Film and Recording Review
- Shot and Scene Planning
- Producing Special Events
- Leading Shoots
- Remote Broadcasting
- Project Planning
- Task Delegation
Timeline
Producer
CBS Sports & CBS Sports Network
08.2016 - Current
Industry Business Lead
GDS International
04.2015 - 09.2015
Broadcast Associate
CBS Sports Network
08.2013 - 08.2016
Sports Information Analysis Intern
Marist College
09.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Communication, Psychology
Marist College
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