TJ Killilea
NBC10 Boston
Needham,MA
12
years of professional experience
Emmy-award winning News Producer specializing in collaborating with colleagues and managing logistics for live broadcasts, Skilled in fostering collaboration to produce thoughtful stories under tight deadlines. Proven track record of delivering Emmy-award winning investigative stories and coordinating high-profile live events, including Senate debates and Mayoral forums.
Work History
Special Projects Senior Producer
3 Years 4 Months- Directed teams of journalists to create high-quality, Emmy-award winning investigative stories within tight deadlines
- Collaborated with reporters, producers and editors to refine content for accuracy, clarity and engagement
- Coordinated logistics for live broadcasts at Super Bowl remote location, working with reporters and videographers to ensure seamless execution of events for morning, afternoon and evening newscasts while on the West Coast
- Mentored junior producers, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment and encouraging them to take creative approaches to telling stories in both English and Spanish
- Used data gathering to help enhance investigative reports
- Worked with videographers to complete unscheduled interviews of subjects of our team's investigative reports
News Producer/Showrunner
1 Year 8 Months- Wrote, edited, booked guests and steered editorial direction for hour-long, daily political show "Primary Source," which was focused on the New Hampshire primary
- Produced and managed daily news segments, ensuring timely delivery of content for broadcast
- Hired and oversaw field crew for special events and location shoots.
- Collaborated with host, co-producer and reporter to develop story ideas, enhancing overall coverage quality and relevance.
- Managed logistics for live events, overseeing setup, technical operations, and talent coordination for special live telecasts focused on the New Hampshire Primary
- Developed and maintained effective communication with internal teams and external partners.
News Producer
3 Years- Produced and managed daily news segments, delivering content for broadcast on time. That includes writing and editing most stories, ordering graphics and collaborating with directors in how to creatively use our studio and present stories & facts
- Coordinated live broadcasts, troubleshooting technical issues to minimize disruption during air time, including during special live event coverage
- Fact-checked breaking news stories and graphics before putting information on air
- Developed relationships with sources and community members to identify unique local stories of interest to viewers
- Organized a group of 8 in producing live political debates between Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Joe Kennedy III, as well as debate forums between Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Josh Kraft
- Collaborated with reporters to develop story ideas, enhancing overall coverage quality and relevance
Newscast Line Producer
3 Years 10 Months- Produced and managed daily news segments, ensuring timely delivery of content for broadcast.
- Collaborated with reporters to develop story ideas, enhancing overall coverage quality and relevance.
- Oversaw script writing and editing processes, maintaining high standards of accuracy and clarity.
- Coordinated live broadcasts, troubleshooting technical issues to minimize disruption during air time.
- Mentored junior producers, fostering skill development and encouraging best practices in news production.
- Prepared written and digital content for website and social media platforms.
- Participated in editorial meetings, pitching story ideas while considering time constraints, available resources, and overall impact on targeted viewers.
Executive Producer
9 Months- Helped launch updated version of "Greater Boston," the news and civic affairs program on Boston's public television station WGBH, featuring new host Jim Braude
- Developed strategic content plans to enhance audience engagement and viewership.
- Implemented innovative production techniques, enhancing visual storytelling quality.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce production costs while maintaining high production value.
- Oversaw budget management for multiple projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism & Political Science
Skills
Live event production
Script writing
Content development
Fact checking
News investigating
Post-production
Content editing
Team leadership
Delegation
Team collaboration
Communication skills
Awards
2026 New England Emmy Award for Investigative Reports "How Did Registered Sex Offender Operate Pizza Shop?"
2026 New England Emmy Award for Politics/Government-News "Small Town Secrets"
2025 Massachusetts Broadcasters Sound Bite Awards - Investigative Reports "NBC10 Investigates Veterinarian Accused of Abuse"
Timeline
Special Projects Senior Producer
NBC10 Boston
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
News Producer/Showrunner
NBC10 Boston
03.2023 - 11.2024Read More
News Producer
NBC10 Boston
03.2020 - 03.2023Read More
Newscast Line Producer
NBC10 Boston
11.2015 - 09.2019Read More
Executive Producer
WGBH News
02.2015 - 11.2015Read More
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts from Broadcast Journalism & Political Science
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