Felix Ortiz
Work experience
June **** - July *014 WUSA9, Gannett, Washington, D.C.
Investigative Photographer/Multi Media Journalist
Shooter, editor and producer for long-form investigative reports on broadcast, cable
and digital mediums. Accolades include three time Emmy award winner and multiple
nominations, Chesapeake Bay chapter of NATAS, Edward R. Murrow Award winner, RTDNA
regional and Associated Press Award winner, Chesapeake AP Broadcast Association.
October 2008 - Present, Skeleton Key Productions, Various Locations
President/Chief Cinematographer
Founder and director of photography for production company providing services in
corporate video, independent film, broadcast production and music videos. Supervises
production crews to achieve the artistic vision of the director. Provides
consultation and training for companies looking to add motion pictures to their list
of services and products.
August 2007 - May 2010, WLTV23, Univision, Miami, FL
News Photographer/Editor
Provided broadcast quality video production under extreme deadlines. Worked with
field reporters to record, edit and air segments for live newscasts. Shot and edited
special reports regarding issues that affected the Latin American community.
March 2006 - August 2007, Immediate Connections, Orlando, FL
Audio/Visual Technician
AV tech contracted to provide set up, operation and teardown for corporate events in
central Florida. Operated studio and ENG configured cameras, video mixers and
projectors. Assembled and configured fixed position and moving lights for shows.
Also provided set up for microphones (wired/wireless) and audio mixers.
Education
May 2011 - Av-Ed Flight School, Leesburg Executive Airport, VA
FAA certificate, private pilot
May 2004 - Everest University (Formerly FMU), Orlando, FL
Associates in science, film and video
April 1997 - USAF Security Forces Academy, Lackland AFB, TX
Certificate, security and law Enforcement
additional skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Military veteran
Post production (Avid, FCP and Adobe Creative Suite)
Microwave ENG truck operation
Live-U and TVU operation
Social media
Winter sports (snowboarder)
Still photography
Private pilot