Manager Director
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JOHN M. CHAMBERS
SPRINGFIELD VA 22150
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PROFESSIONAL MEDIA EXPERIENCE
MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS, INC.
Springfield VA Technical Director, January 2016 – Present
- Technically Direct a variety of news and current affairs programs using, Grass Valley Kayak switchers.
- Work with producers, anchors, reporters, editors and graphics editors to prepare each broadcast from studios located in Springfield and the Middle East.
- Technically Direct special productions such as Elections and Presidential Debate coverage.
WSAV, NBC Savannah GA
Director, April 2015 – January 2016
- Directed the 5:30pm and 10:00pm newscasts each day and other newscasts if necessary.
- Coordinated the efforts of producers, editors and graphics editors to prepare the 5:30 pm and 10:00 pm newscasts using ENPS.
- Coded each rundown in ENPS and directed newscasts on the Grass Valley Ignite system
- Wrote, shot, directed and edited daily promos.
- Prepared graphics for promos using AfterEffects and Photoshop in the Creative Cloud Suite.
- Managed promotional campaigns for shows on our MyLC station and for events in Savannah such as the Savannah Music Festival.
- Directed live seven-camera productions such as football games, mayoral debates and graduation ceremonies using the Tricaster console.
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TOUCHVISION, Chicago IL
Technical Director, February 2013 – January 2015
- Coordinated the efforts of producers, editors and graphics editors to ensure that each hour was properly aired and on the web.
- Researched hundreds of internet news feeds for daily pitches to use in stories every day.
- Promoted social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Vimeo and Youtube and Touchvision website.
- Coded each hourly news rundown in INews using Ignite commands and directed each hour using Grass Valley’s Ignite System.
- Recorded and meta-tagged over 30 hours of video feeds each day.
- Edited script for stories prior to air.
WSHM, Springfield, MA
Director, July 2005 – February 2013
- Coded each news rundown in ENPS using Ignite commands on the Grass Valley Automated system and directed the 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM newscasts.
- Produced UMASS Sports Insider Show, NBA D-League Inside The Armor Show and assorted other programs and promotions for our clients.
- Operated studio cameras and field cameras for live shots.
- Coordinated the efforts of all producers, reporters, anchors, editors and graphics artists to prepare each newscast.
- Shot VOs and wrote news stories on my own or as directed by the Producer.
- Directed, produced and edited 25 daily promotional spots for the station and for our clients on Aurora and Edius editing systems.
- Trained all Directors.
- Created over-the-shoulder graphics, using Photoshop, Axis Graphics, AfterEffects, and VizRT.
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WFSB, Rocky Hill, CT
Director, July 2007 – January 2010
- Coded and directed each news rundown in ENPS with Ignite commands on the Grass Valley automated switcher for the 6PM and 11 PM newscast
- Trained all Directors
- Coordinated the efforts of producers, reporters and anchors to prepare each newscast
- Directed daily live and taped promotional spots and breaking news cut-ins.
WCAT – Washburn Community Access Television Station, Washburn, WI Founder and President, August 2002 – June 2005
- Founded and operated a community access television station for the City of Washburn, WI
- Trained volunteers in the use of equipment and production techniques
- Produced live Community events
AWARDS
National Edward R. Murrow Award: Breaking News
Associated Press Award: Breaking News
New England Emmy: Nominated for Spot News
EDUCATION
CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF BROADCASTING, Farmington, CT Television and Film Directing
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Omaha, NE, Juris Doctor
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE, Eau Claire, WI, B.A. Television and Radio Production
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