Live Broadcast Director and Video Production Specialist
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***** * ******* ** ********: Benjamin Kessel
Surprise, AZ 85379 Twitter: @benkesselmedia
**************@*****.*** Instagram: benkesselmedia
Benjamin Kessel
OBJECTIVE:
Eager to join an organization that utilizes my skills and education in media and communications and offers an opportunity for growth and personal enrichment.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Digital media expert with the demonstrated ability to manage projects across multiple disciplines with efficiency and effectiveness. Certified live broadcast director with 4 years of experience, capable of designing, preparing, and running professional livestreams. Adept at all aspects of live production, ensuring top quality video, audio, virtual sets, and graphics to fit the needs of any show. Passionate video creator skilled in editing, cinematography, and directing. Continuing education through the Lynda program accumulating credits in media, communication, and production.
SKILLS
● Certified Operator of Newtek Tricaster
● Proficient video editor with 4 years of experience with the Adobe Creative Suite
● 4 Years Quality Output in Live Broadcast environment
● Ability to set up and manage all aspects of a live production including camera operation, lighting, establishing a network and media workflow, and designing virtual sets
● Advanced user of Microsoft Office
● Effective communicator with broadcast teams and establish workflows for complex productions involving multiple locations
● Excellent at noticing unexpected problems and devising creative solutions during the operation of a livestream
● Put everything I have into the quality and success of my productions AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
● 2018 MVP Award from the Peoria Student Broadcasting Network
● CTE Mastery of Subject Area Endorsement for Communications and Information Systems
● NewTek Certification for the Tricaster broadcast machine
● FBLA Finalist for Broadcast Journalism
● 10 Lynda course certifications for video production and editing EXPERIENCE
National Prep Stars, Maricopa AZ Broadcast Director MARCH 2018 - PRESENT DAY
● Established an IP video workflow using Newtek’s NDI network to transfer video between myself, videographers and editors in separate locations all during our live broadcasts
● Designed and configured a virtual set for our host using a green screen and virtual camera movements, resulting in a modern, professionally designed broadcast
Peoria Student Broadcast Network, Glendale AZ Broadcast Intern JANUARY 2015 - MAY 2018
● Directed, filmed, and edited highlight videos for upcoming sports teams and video content for local news broadcasts
● Streamed numerous events including competitions in Football, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and Speech & Debate
● Team leader responsible for scheduling, preparing, and conducting weekly live broadcasts
● Able to fill any position on our broadcasts when needed
● Demonstrated fast-paced communication and decision making as a team to solve any problems during our livestreams
EDUCATION
Ironwood High School High School Diploma
AUGUST 2014 - MAY 2018, Glendale, AZ
Accumulated required credits in 3.5 years with CTE classes focusing on media and communications.
REFERENCES
Chris Kwant
Director of Media Arts
Peoria Student Broadcasting Network
Ironwood HS
6051 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ
Lyman Akers
Director of Theatre Arts
Ironwood HS
6051 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ
Thomas McDonald
National Prep Stars
https://www.youtube.com/user/passportplayasTV
Personal and professional references available upon request
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