WAYNE EDWARDS

“Where Art Thou?”

• Planned remote video shoots by managing production from concept to completion.
• Book artists through networking and social media.
• Determined editorial direction and content quality for each episode.

“Cutline in the Community”

• Collaborate with non-profit organizations to develop live town hall broadcast/stream series.
• Determined run of show, editorial direction, and media content.
• Implemented streaming parameters for YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo.
• Authorized venue set design and camera blocking.
• Adhered to network policies and legal standards.
• Achieved company goal to provide more content coverage to Fairfield County.

Lead instructor of Broadcast production, Digital Media, and Convergent Journalism curriculum utilizing 2500 sq ft State-of-the-art studio and editing facility

• 7-time New England Student Emmy winner as advisor/lecturer.
• 2018-2020 semesters recognized with largest incoming freshman class.
• Satisfied university DEI objectives after developing “Race, Gender, Class in the Media” course.

• Orchestrated launch of ‘And Another Thing’ the station’s first daily, live news driven public affairs radio show, podcast, and stream simulcast during the pandemic.
• Hired, trained, and provided daily direction for 5 employees.
• Solved production and technical challenges by implementing solutions through limited resources.
• Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligns with NPR and AP guidelines.

• Kraft Sports and Entertainment: Lead live New England Revolution game broadcast.
• NBC Sports Boston: Produce TV simulcast of 98.5 The Sports Hub radio shows Toucher & Rich, Felger & Mazz.
• FOX Sports: Field produce marquee sporting events. Facilitate reporter live hits, interviews, and technical setup.
• Knockout: Consultant to live series finale of un-scripted reality boxing show.

• Member of senior management spearheading the launch of a golf lifestyle network to 20 million homes.
• Established the network’s visual identity by coordinating branding animation/graphics and theme music.
• Led both Studio Production and Features Unit directing 20+ personnel and on-air talent.
• Conceptualized three original studio shows.
• Increased $750K budget through sponsorship proposals and promotion strategies.

• Lead live broadcasts by executing moment-to-moment editorial decisions during professional, collegiate, and amateur games.
• Created multi-platform content functioning as Feature Producer and Post-production Editor.
• Line produce live/taped studio content.
• Trained and development on-air personalities
• Contributed to successful milestone productions - First live X Games event, first live 3D X Games telecast, inaugural broadcast of Great Outdoor Games.
• Achieved network’s largest soccer ratings in ESPN history after structuring 2010 FIFA World Cup promotion and programming coverage plans.
• Awarded Sports Emmy for Outstanding Live Sports Special - 2010 FIFA World Cup.