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Thomas Chimber

Summary

Passionate and experienced in all levels of video and sound production. Years of experience with video production software and DAWs such as the entire Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, , Ableton Live 11, and FL Studio 20. Experienced in directing promotional campaigns for both global and local businesses that align with their current mission statement. Involved with all steps of the creative process with creating promotional campaigns and advertisements. Utilized video and audio recording equipment for news broadcasts. Receiver of the 2021 Award of Excellence from The Communicator Awards on work for season three of From Suarez's Basement. Receiver of the Steve Levy '87 Fund for academic excellence and creative achievement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media Manager & Content Producer

Audio46
Manhattan, NY
08.2023 - Current
  • Created full video reviews for professional audio equipment
  • Wrote, filmed, edited and published every product review on the Audio46 YouTube channel
  • Managed all viewer comments and analytics on the Audio46 Youtube channel
  • Filmed smaller product reviews for the Audio46 social media accounts
  • Managed all social media accounts for Audio46

Creative Services Producer

Nexstar
Rochester, NY
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Directed, shot and edited promotional campaigns for all news anchors at Channel 8 News WROC.
  • Directed, shot and edited all commercial advertisements for businesses in partnership with Channel 8 News WROC.
  • Organized and participated in all brand events that were hosted by Channel 8 WROC.
  • Created news graphics used by Channel 8 News WROC.
  • Directed and created all promotional campaigns for syndicated content aired on Channel 8 News WROC.
  • Utilized all video and audio equipment used in the production of all content produced at Channel 8 News WROC.
  • Worked with global and local organizations to improve brand awareness.
  • Involved with the updated branding initiative of Channel 8 News WROC.
  • Wrote original scripts for aired content.
  • Created new web graphics for the website of Channel 8 News WROC.
  • Observed competitors to better improve the daily operations of Channel 8 News WROC.
  • Pitched essential news stories for all news broadcast segments.

Manager of PodCentral

WCNY
Syracuse, NY
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Organized 24/7 block schedules for all podcasts streamed to PodCentral.
  • Brokered the transactions of data files from third party distributors.
  • Updated weekly podcast series with new content within created block schedules.
  • Recorded and edited advertisements for every podcast series streaming on PodCentral.
  • Provided voice assistance in recordings for several promotional campaigns on PodCentral.
  • Pitched new podcast series that aligned with PodCentral's mission statement.
  • Filtered feedback comments from listeners to later be implemented within PodCentral's daily operations.
  • Hosted interview specials that would later be streamed within various PodCentral podcast series.

Video and Audio Editor

From Suarez's Basement
Oswego, NY
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Edited raw voice recordings and added sound plugins to be mixed to a podcast format.
  • Supervised production and post-production of video and audio episodes.
  • Partnered with performers and producers to determine and create desired sounds for productions.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including video editing for online videos and audio mixing for podcasts.
  • Created video episodes from original audio recorded for a podcast format.
  • Connected with several key figures within Hollywood to be guests on the show.
  • Increased brand awareness by directing, shooting and editing all episodes for both video and audio platforms such as Youtube, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Apple Music.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting Communications / Audio Production

SUNY Oswego
Oswego, NY
05.2022

Skills

  • Shoot and Edit Recorded Video
  • Record and Edit Original Sound and Music
  • Experienced in Film Post Production Processes
  • Proficient in Audio Reproduction Software and DAW's
  • Understanding of Video and Audio Equipment
  • Record Multi-Track Sound
  • Proficient and Passionate With Video Editing Software
  • Familiar with Script Writing
  • Able to Manage Digital Content Platforms
  • Led Directorial Initiatives for Half Hour Shows and Advertisements for both Global and Local Organizations
  • Improved Brand Awareness Through Promotional Videos and Advertisements

Extra Curricular Activities and Volunteer Work

Theta Chi Kappa Epsilon | Oswego, NY | 04/2021 - 05/2022

Chaplain and Historian

Inter-Fraternity Council | Oswego, NY | 10/2022 - 05/2022  

Treasurer

Red Cross Blood Drive | Oswego, NY | 04/2019 - 05/2022

Event Coordinator 

NEDA Month Walk | Syracuse, NY | 08/2012 

Event Speaker  

Timeline

Social Media Manager & Content Producer

Audio46
08.2023 - Current

Creative Services Producer

Nexstar
06.2022 - 06.2023

Manager of PodCentral

WCNY
05.2021 - 08.2021

Video and Audio Editor

From Suarez's Basement
01.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting Communications / Audio Production

SUNY Oswego
Thomas Chimber