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Ricardo Vargas III

Richmond,TX

Summary

Dynamic media professional with extensive experience at Graham Media Group KPRC, excelling in directing and producing engaging content. Proven leadership and problem-solving skills, adept at troubleshooting live productions. Expert in automation and graphics design, fostering creativity and innovation while mentoring teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Director/TD

Graham Media Group KPRC
08.2014 - Current


  • Manage and prepare weekday morning rundowns, directing, coding, and blocking segments for newscasts, webcasts, and local programs. This was executed using automation, iNEWS, Acuity video switcher, Stratus plug-in, Xpression, VertigoXG, Cambots, Caprica, and Maestro editor.
  • Mentore and guide production staff (editors, producers, associate producers, directors, and photographers) to create engaging content for TV and web streaming production workflows.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues during both taped and live productions.
  • Execute pre- and post-production for news cut-ins and various programs.

Director/TD

Media General WFLA
11.2012 - 08.2014


  • Managed and standardized the weekday morning show rundowns (5 a.m.-Noon.), overseeing and executing the direction, coding, and blocking of all segments for newscasts and locally produced programs.
  • Managed all pre- and post-production sessions for news cut-ins, utilizing an extensive technical stack including GV Ignite automation, the Kayak video switcher, ENPS, Vertigo XG, Vinten robotics, and Airboss (master control automation).
  • Supported and guided editors, producers, associate producers, directors, and photographers to develop highly engaging content suitable for television and web streaming audiences.
  • Coached, developed, and mentored directorial staff, ensuring they received consistent and comprehensive performance feedback.
  • Identified, troubleshot, and resolved operational issues across all taped and live productions.

Director/TD/Graphics

Cox Media Group KFOX
03.2007 - 11.2012


  • Managed the preparation of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. weekday rundowns, directing, coding, and blocking the segments for newscasts and locally produced programs.
  • Executed pre- and post-production sessions employing GV Ignite automation, Kayak side panel, iNEWS, and Deko graphics..
  • Led creative design efforts and established the final visual aesthetic for marketing and promotional objectives.
  • Designed and implemented video and graphic templates across a comprehensive software suite (Ignite, Deko, Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, Premiere, Final Cut, and Cinema 4D) to streamline news workflow.
  • Cross-trained production technicians in editing, graphics, studio cameras, and directing.
  • Handled diverse production duties including scriptwriting (news and promos), teleprompter operation, photojournalism, commercial production, web content creation, video editing, and studio camera and lighting operation.


Director/Graphics

ComCorp of America KTSM
10.1999 - 03.2007


  • Directed, Technical Directed, and designed graphics for 6 and 10 p.m. weekend newscasts.
  • Integrated camera blocking specifications directly into ENPS rundowns and developed production graphics utilizing Chyron Lyric and Quantel Paintbox.
  • Led production teams to deliver several critical news projects, personally handling the shooting and editing of news packages, station promos, and sales commercials to ensure high-quality final assets.
  • Spearheaded the design and standardization of a comprehensive suite of on-air visual assets, including video and graphic templates, opens, full-screens, and over-the-shoulder graphics. This initiative involved the integration of diverse professional software (Chyron Max, Lyric, Photoshop, and Quantel Paintbox) to create an efficient and unified graphics workflow for the team.
  • Cross-trained production technicians in editing, studio camera operation, graphic design, and directing.
  • Contributed to production in various capacities, including scriptwriting (news and promotion), commercial production, photojournalism, and technical roles such as linear and nonlinear editing, studio camera operation, lighting, voiceovers, and audio technician.


Education

High School Diploma -

Ysleta High School
El Paso, TX
05-1998

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Problem solving
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Operations management
  • Creativity and innovation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Director/TD

Graham Media Group KPRC
08.2014 - Current

Director/TD

Media General WFLA
11.2012 - 08.2014

Director/TD/Graphics

Cox Media Group KFOX
03.2007 - 11.2012

Director/Graphics

ComCorp of America KTSM
10.1999 - 03.2007

High School Diploma -

Ysleta High School

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