Patrick Taylor
Southbury,CT
Summary
Driven, team oriented production assistant with a sincere passion for the sports industry. Open minded to all of the different aspects of production and what it takes to maximize any challenge presented. Well developed communicator and hard worker eager to continue learning the different aspects of the industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Recurring Production Assistant
ESPN
Bristol, CT
08.2023 - Current
- Generated content and story ideas for ESPN Bet Live focused on different aspects of betting narratives and betting segments that aligned with our on air talent
- Focused on cutting B Roll, VO's, and SOT's for the show that aligned with different picks and storylines mentioned on air
- Enhanced problem solving skills in tight windows, turning content around quickly right before or during show time
- Gathered experience in operating media rooms where we were in direct communication with producers and directors for any last minute video or sound that needed to be added to the show's rundown
- Enhanced team working ability, effectively communicating everyone's role for the day and how to best execute heavy workloads in a timely, efficient manner
- Executed decisions on content during the show for the on air talent that would best enhance their social media presence, whether it be different picks, storylines, etc. These clips would be sent to each of our talent after every show
- Enhanced researching skills- looking for different betting trends, lines, and other narratives that would best enhance ESPN Bet Live for the day. These ideas would be brought to meetings on a daily basis
Anchor
Red Fox Report
Poughkeepsie, NY
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Primarily dealt with cutting highlights, advising others on highlights that best suited the show
- Cut shot sheets that included researched statistics and facts on Marist athletics and their opponents
- Gathered experience using several different Adobe functions, primarily using Adobe Premiere Pro
- Gathered quality leadership skills in terms of determining what best fits our show amongst our team members
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2023
Skills
- Team oriented
- Media Room Operation
- Cutting video and sound
- Research
- Time management
- Content Generation
- Prompter
- Communication
Timeline
Recurring Production Assistant
ESPN
08.2023 - Current
Anchor
Red Fox Report
09.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Marist College
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