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Nathaniel Russell

Baltimore,MD
Nathaniel Russell

Summary

Experienced broadcast professional with over two decades in sports and news production. Proficient in managing high-pressure environments, leading technical operations, and contributing to content creation. Demonstrates exceptional ability to enhance production quality through innovative technical solutions and team collaboration. Adept at adapting to new technology trends and audience preferences, aiming to deliver compelling broadcast content.

Overview

32
years of professional experience

Work History

WBAL-TV
Baltimore , MD

Engineering Operations Technician
04.2006 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Handled daily duties as the robotic camera operator.
  • Assisted in the preparation of shows at the ingest operations station.
  • Provided efficient and quality sound as the audio technician.
  • Helped with keeping the station on the air at the master control area.

WBFF Fox45
Baltimore , MD

Part-time Studio Production Assistant
04.2003 - 04.2006

Job overview

  • Streamlined casting calls and auditions by efficiently organizing participant information.
  • Assisted in the setup and teardown of studio equipment for video shoots.
  • Enhanced live broadcast quality by offering robust support to camera operators.
  • Operated production equipment under supervision, maintaining optimal performance.

WJFK AM
Baltimore , MD

Overnight Board Operator/Associate Producer
09.2001 - 12.2002

Job overview

  • Facilitated seamless communications between callers, departments, and professionals for efficiency.
  • Completed error-free live, breaking, and syndicated broadcasts.
  • Paged employees over the PA system to ensure a prompt connection with callers.
  • Took messages from callers and accurately relayed details to the intended staff.
  • Provided support for remote broadcasts, including setting up equipment at remote sites.

Caliber Learning Network
Baltimore , MD

Videoconference Dialer
05.1999 - 05.2001

Job overview

  • Modified user permissions within the system based on job roles and responsibilities.
  • Completed connections between callers, departments and professionals.
  • Analyzed customer feedback from outbound calls to identify areas for improvement.

WJZ TV
Baltimore , MD

Sports Production Assistant
04.1994 - 05.1999

Job overview

  • Logged satellite feeds and game footage for highlights on nightly sports segments.
  • Conducted interviews of high school, college and professional athletes.
  • Organized and coordinated key communications between cast and technical crew.
  • Ran errands as necessary for the production team.
  • Assisted in post-production tasks, including editing support and material organization.

WBFF Fox45
Baltimore , MD

Associate Sports Producer
03.1992 - 05.1999

Job overview

  • Wrote scripts for both on-air talent and voiceovers used in programs.
  • Studied scripts and made revisions and changes for improvement to produce highly successful programs.
  • Turned breaking news stories into written pieces for immediate broadcast.
  • Prepared staff, anchors and video production teams to properly handle breaking news scenarios.
  • Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.
  • Tackled issues with crew members and actors immediately to achieve quick and effective resolution while keeping projects on schedule.
  • Monitored trends in sports broadcasting technology as well as audience preferences.

Ravens Radio
Baltimore , MD

Assistant Producer
08.1996 - 12.1996

Job overview

  • Consulted with writers, producers or actors about script changes or workshop scripts.
  • Organized and executed marketing and distribution strategies for completed projects.
  • Led project debriefs, compiling reports on performance, challenges, and achievements.
  • Compiled scripts, program notes and other material related to productions.

Baltimore Cable Access Corp
Baltimore , MD

Sports Reporter/Producer and Photographer
08.1993 - 08.1994

Job overview

  • Assigned stories to reporters and journalists.
  • Met deadlines with reliable, in-depth news coverage.
  • Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.
  • Provided commentary on live sporting events as they were happening.
  • Reviewed and evaluated notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
  • Researched story background information to provide complete and accurate information.
  • Participated in long-term planning for newsrooms' sports content to boost overall strategy for reporters.

Education

Full Sail University

Certificate from Sportscasting
03-2025

Broadcasting Institute of Maryland

Diploma from Sports Broadcasting
08-1992

Citizens High School

High School Diploma
08-1991

Skills

  • Robotic Camera Operation
  • Audio Mixing
  • Live Broadcasting Support
  • Video Editing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Sports Reporting
  • Sports Producing
  • Interviewing
  • Radio
  • Sportswriting
  • Videography

Education and Training

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Timeline

Engineering Operations Technician

WBAL-TV
04.2006 - 11.2023

Part-time Studio Production Assistant

WBFF Fox45
04.2003 - 04.2006

Overnight Board Operator/Associate Producer

WJFK AM
09.2001 - 12.2002

Videoconference Dialer

Caliber Learning Network
05.1999 - 05.2001

Assistant Producer

Ravens Radio
08.1996 - 12.1996

Sports Production Assistant

WJZ TV
04.1994 - 05.1999

Sports Reporter/Producer and Photographer

Baltimore Cable Access Corp
08.1993 - 08.1994

Associate Sports Producer

WBFF Fox45
03.1992 - 05.1999

Full Sail University

Certificate from Sportscasting

Broadcasting Institute of Maryland

Diploma from Sports Broadcasting

Citizens High School

High School Diploma

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