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RON CARTHEN

Oxon Hill,MD

Summary

Skilled Video Editor and Photographer with 19 years of experience in local news and sports programming. Proven ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality content that resonates with viewers across TV and digital platforms. Expertise in understanding audience preferences and adapting content accordingly. Strong technical skills combined with a commitment to excellence in visual storytelling.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Editor

WJLA-TV
10.2022 - Current
  • Edit evening newscast for the 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 10 pm, and 11 pm on AVID
  • Edit VOs, SOTs, and tracked PKGS from Anchors
  • Send PKGs fed back from Reporters & Photographers and send it to the show
  • Edited video content for news segments, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.
  • Collaborated with producers to align visual storytelling with editorial vision
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.

Video Editor/Sports Photographer

WRIC-TV8
06.2010 - 09.2022
  • Edit the Noon, 5pm, and 5:30 pm newscasts on Adobe Premiere Pro
  • I shoot High School Football for the 8Sports Blitz and shoot news stories for newscasts including Stretching Your Dollar, As Seen On TV, and Medical Minute Host, Shoot, and Edit local and national stories for Ron’s Sports Addiction on wric.com

Production Assistant Trainee

ESPN
08.2008 - 03.2009
  • Screen, cut, and edit highlights for Sportscenter and various ESPN shows
  • Select video for bumps and teases
  • Provide assistance to Producers and Highlight Supervisors in the news gathering operation of the Studio Production Department

Morning Video Editor

WECT
05.2007 - 08.2008
  • Edit video for Good Morning Carolina
  • Shoot and edit sports for WECT News at 11

Video Editor

WWAY
10.2005 - 05.2007
  • Edit video for WWAY News at 5 pm, 5:30 pm, and 6 pm
  • Shoot and edit sports for WWAY News at 11, Big Board Friday, and the UNC-Wilmington
  • Benny Moss Coaches Show

Production Assistant

WWAY
05.2005 - 10.2005
  • Teleprompting and shooting news for WWAY News at 5, 6, and 11
  • Shoot and edit sports for WWAY News at 11 and Big Board Friday

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Electronic Media, Broadcast Journalism

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC

Skills

  • Edit Import Video for YouTube, Twitter
  • Edius, Adobe Premiere and AVID
  • Shoot Video with Canon and Sony
  • Cameras
  • Search Archive Video on BitCentral Edit Audio for Podcasts
  • And other social channels
  • Post news and sports stories for social
  • Media channels

Timeline

Video Editor

WJLA-TV
10.2022 - Current

Video Editor/Sports Photographer

WRIC-TV8
06.2010 - 09.2022

Production Assistant Trainee

ESPN
08.2008 - 03.2009

Morning Video Editor

WECT
05.2007 - 08.2008

Video Editor

WWAY
10.2005 - 05.2007

Production Assistant

WWAY
05.2005 - 10.2005

Bachelor Of Arts - Electronic Media, Broadcast Journalism

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
RON CARTHEN