Nathaniel Russell
Sports Media
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Energetic Sports Anchor Reporter known for efficiently completing tasks and producing high-quality work under tight deadlines. Possess specialized skills in live reporting, digital content creation, and sports analytics. Excel in communication, adaptability, and teamwork, ensuring seamless collaboration with colleagues and engaging storytelling to audiences.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineering Operations Technician
WBAL-TV
Baltimore, MD
04.2006 - 11.2023
- Executed safety protocols for all machines before use.
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for improved efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations related to operations.
Part-time Studio Production Assistant
WBFF Fox45
Baltimore, MD
04.2003 - 04.2006
- Troubleshot technical issues that arose during filming sessions.
- Assisted in the set-up and tear-down of studio equipment for video shoots.
- Logged data related to production elements such as lighting, sound.
Overnight Board Operator
WJFK-AM
Baltimore, MD
09.2001 - 12.2002
- Cued up music, sound effects and commercials according to program schedule.
- Responded quickly to changes in programming needs throughout the day.
- Provided support for remote broadcasts including setting up equipment at remote sites.
Videoconference Dialer
Caliber Learning Network
Baltimore, MD
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Performed ongoing research into current industry trends related to Dialers and telemarketing technologies.
- Implemented changes to existing scripts in order to improve customer experience and increase sales revenue.
- Generated statistical analysis of each campaign's performance using various metrics.
- Tested new features of the dialer system prior to deployment in order to assess effectiveness.
Sports Production Assistant
WJZ-TV
Baltimore, MD
04.1994 - 05.1999
- Troubleshot issues that arose during productions with quick solutions.
- Ran errands as necessary for the production team.
- Kept records of daily production activities.
- Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
- Monitored scene progress and assisted with any adjustments needed by the director.
- Provided technical support during live broadcasts or recordings.
Associate Sports Producer
WBFF Fox45
Baltimore, MD
03.1992 - 05.1999
- Researched stories and topics related to each broadcast.
- Organized logistics for remote broadcasts at various venues.
- Managed budgeting requirements for each project within allocated parameters.
- Established relationships with local media outlets to increase visibility of our network's programming.
- Identified and secured athletes, coaches, and other personnel for sports productions.
Assistant Producer
Ravens Radio Network
Baltimore, MD
07.1996 - 12.1996
- Coordinated shoots with internal departments and external partners.
- Facilitated communication between clients and other stakeholders involved in the production.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive production schedule to ensure deadlines were met.
- Prepared materials for client presentations, including storyboards, scripts, and budget estimates.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated closely with writers, directors, cinematographers and other crew members to achieve desired results on set.
- Provided support to the senior producer during post-production processes such as editing, audio mixing, color correction.
Sports Producer/Reporter
BCAC Baltimore Cable Access Channel
Baltimore, MD
08.1993 - 08.1994
- Produced pre-game and post-game shows for professional sporting events.
- Researched stories and topics related to each broadcast.
- Provided technical guidance on all aspects of production including camera angles, lighting design.
- Assisted in developing long term strategic plans for future sports productions.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Sports Journalism
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL 08.2024 - 04.2025
Broadcasting Diploma - Sports Broadcasting
Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
Baltimore, MD04-1992
Citizens' High School
Fleming Island, FLSkills
- Technical training
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Video editing
- Storytelling
- Technical directing
- On-air reporting
- Broadcast production
- Media relations
- Content creation
- Audience engagement
- Research and analysis
- Effective communication
- Crisis management
- Creative problem solving
- Fact-checking accuracy
- Interviewing techniques
- Multimedia content creation
- On-air presence
- Camera operation
- Deadline oriented
- Public speaking confidence
- Broadcast journalism experience
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Video editing proficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Sports statistics analysis
- Critical thinking capacity
- Storytelling expertise
- Team player attitude
- Adaptable to change
- Live reporting
- Ethical journalism
- Script writing
- Teleprompter operation
- Fact-checking expertise
- Live broadcasting experience
- Background research
- Interviewing strength
- Reliability
- Photography staff direction
- Live broadcasting
- Online news content
- Broadcast journalism
- Story pitches
- Active listening
- Team building
- Social media proficiency
- Press law understanding
Affiliations
- Traveling
- Photojournalism
- Videography
- Sporting events
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Certificate - Sports Journalism
Full Sail University
08.2024 - 04.2025
Engineering Operations Technician
WBAL-TV
04.2006 - 11.2023
Part-time Studio Production Assistant
WBFF Fox45
04.2003 - 04.2006
Overnight Board Operator
WJFK-AM
09.2001 - 12.2002
Videoconference Dialer
Caliber Learning Network
05.1999 - 05.2001
Assistant Producer
Ravens Radio Network
07.1996 - 12.1996
Sports Production Assistant
WJZ-TV
04.1994 - 05.1999
Sports Producer/Reporter
BCAC Baltimore Cable Access Channel
08.1993 - 08.1994
Associate Sports Producer
WBFF Fox45
03.1992 - 05.1999
Broadcasting Diploma - Sports Broadcasting
Broadcasting Institute of Maryland
Citizens' High School
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