Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Activities
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Languages
Affiliations
Certification
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Tyler McDonald

Flanders,NJ

Summary

Accomplished production specialist with dynamic background and video production expertise. History providing video production services for projects. Exceptional technical skills and good attention to detail enabled high-level results.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Studio Producer, Package Manager, Website Manager, Tech Director, Camera Operator, Editor

PSNTv
University Park, PA
09.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Penn State Network shows on current events, entertainment & more (YouTube: @psuatthedesk, @psunittanytalk, @pennstatenetworktelevision)
  • Studio Director, Tech Director and post-production editor for multi-camera in-studio politics, crime, and history show, as well as other supporting content
  • Penn State Network shows on current events, entertainment & more (YouTube: @psuatthedesk, @psunittanytalk, @pennstatenetworktelevision)

Director, Tech Director, Audio Operator, Camera Operator, Editor

CommAgency
University Park, PA
08.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Penn State’s Student-run Creative Agency (www.bellisario.psu.edu/commagency/)
  • Creating professional, high-quality and low-cost live production media for clients, local non-profits, and start-ups
  • Penn State’s Student-run Creative Agency (www.bellisario.psu.edu/commagency/)

Executive Producer, Director, Tech Director, Floor Director, Audio Operator, Camera Operator, Editor

46LIVE
University Park, PA
09.2021 - Current

Company Overview: The official livestream of Penn State’s THON (Instagram: @fortysixlive

Executive Producer (Aug 2024 - present):

  • One of three lead producers for all THON livestream events which reaches 200,000 unique viewers in 83 countries
  • Coordinates studio and camera trainings, plans livestream rundowns, ensures compliance with all THON regulations
  • Manage personnel and delegate responsibilities such as editing, filming, crew positions, setup, teardown

Brand Consultant, Producer, Director

Elite Motive
Saddle River, NJ
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Developed online ads and company positioning on social media sites to increase monthly sales.
  • Created content across multiple channels including website copy, blog posts, email campaigns, and social media posts.
  • Recommended changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales.

Producer, Director, Camera Operator, Editor

Simply Halal
State College, PA
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Company Overview: Start-up on-line food preparation company (Instagram: @simplyhalal.us)
  • Live production videographer and post-production editor
  • Start-up on-line food preparation company (Instagram: @simplyhalal.us)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Major: Telecommunications

The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05.2025

Skills

  • Live streaming
  • Content creation
  • Effective communication
  • Brand development
  • Team collaboration
  • Video production
  • Post-production editing
  • Broadcast operations
  • Talent engagement
  • Production leadership
  • Project planning
  • Pre-production
  • Creative direction
  • Post-production experience
  • Post-production supervision
  • Program scheduling
  • Talent acquisition
  • Live event production

Activities

Digital Music production, Beatmaker & Producer, Create original audio for musical projects and local artist productions.

Languages

Italian
Limited
Spanish
Limited

Affiliations

  • Part-time on-air talent
  • Digital music producer/engineer

Certification

  • IBM Practitioner Badge

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Brand Consultant, Producer, Director

Elite Motive
05.2024 - 09.2024

Studio Producer, Package Manager, Website Manager, Tech Director, Camera Operator, Editor

PSNTv
09.2023 - Current

Director, Tech Director, Audio Operator, Camera Operator, Editor

CommAgency
08.2023 - Current

Producer, Director, Camera Operator, Editor

Simply Halal
08.2023 - 03.2024

Executive Producer, Director, Tech Director, Floor Director, Audio Operator, Camera Operator, Editor

46LIVE
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Major: Telecommunications

The Pennsylvania State University
Tyler McDonald