MICHAEL WOODWARD
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
The position of Specialty Photojournalist, at WTKR - News 3, is a leadership role. As such, it is a privilege to encourage, support, guide and inspire the newsroom, especially the photojournalists and reporters.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Photojournalist
WTKR - News 3
Norfolk, VA
04.2022 - Current
- Pitch ideas, research stories, prepare insightful questions and present visual concepts before shoots with the News 3 team
- Shoot and edit investigations, special projects and long-form stories with News 3 anchors and reporters using the latest equipment
- Utilize Sony XDCAM, GoPro, and DJI drones to gather stories
- Edit using Final Cut X and create custom graphics
Photojournalist
WTKR - News 3
Norfolk, VA
03.2017 - 04.2022
- Collaborate with reporters and producers to develop stories
- Shoot and edit VOs, VO/SOTs, and packages, solo or with reporter, in Hampton Roads for evening newscasts
- Produce live shots via ENG/SNG trucks, TVU vans and TVU
- Utilize Sony XDCAM, GoPros, and DJI drones to gather stories
- Edit using Final Cut X
- Email/text pictures from the field for the Web Department to post to social media sites
Photographer/Editor/Multimedia Journalist
WNWO - NBC 24
Toledo, OH
07.2012 - 03.2017
- Propose ideas and collaborate with reporters and producers to develop stories Shoot and edit VOs, VO/SOTs, and packages, solo or with reporter, in the greater Toledo area for morning newscasts
- Operate Panasonic P2 cameras and GoPros to gather stories Utilize a Dejero LIVE + and LIve U for live shots
- Edit using Avid NewsCutter and AP ENPS to ensure videos are prepared for broadcast
- Post live updates and pictures via cell phone from the field to Facebook and Twitter sites
- Restructure broadcast stories for WNWO's website and social media sites
Education
B.S - Television Studies, Broadcast Design and Production
Lyndon State College
Lyndonville2012
Skills
- Part 107 certified drone pilot
- Confident and capable visual storyteller
- Videography expertise using diverse camera selection
- Strong editing judgment with style and affect
- Talented audio mixer
- Creates custom graphics
- Excellent communicator
Additional Information
- NPPA Member - Present
- Tidewater Collegiate Academy Foundation, Board of Directors, Secretary - 5/2020 - Present
- Awards Society of Professional Journalism - 2011
- Region 1 Mark of Excellence First Place award for Television Sports Photography
Timeline
Specialty Photojournalist
WTKR - News 3
04.2022 - Current
Photojournalist
WTKR - News 3
03.2017 - 04.2022
Photographer/Editor/Multimedia Journalist
WNWO - NBC 24
07.2012 - 03.2017
B.S - Television Studies, Broadcast Design and Production
Lyndon State College
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