Multimedia producer

KYRIE WHITSETT

**** ********** ****** #**, *** Francisco, CA 94115

(541) 510–6055 • *****.********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Producer, ideastream – WVIZ/PBS, 90.3 WCPN, WCLV Classical 104.9 Cleveland, OH

Nov 2013-March 2015

Produced live forums, screenings, and other events designed to increase listener/viewer engagement with local issues

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Filmed and edited short video pieces, and wrote accompanying copy for web

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Assisted producers in researching topics, booking guests, pre-interviewing, and screening phone calls for WCPN’s daily public

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affairs radio show Sound of Ideas

Wrote and recorded radio promotions for engagement opportunities

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Produced evergreen special radio programs on local issues

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Produced shifts for WCPN and WCLV membership drives; WVIZ/PBS annual televised auction

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Analyzed viewership data for content production, presented in written quarterly ascertainment report

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Wrote and scheduled social media posts for content presentation on multiple platforms to reach online audiences

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Conducted research on local issues, solicited public participation, conducted interviews, and took pictures for pre-

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production and content creation

News Producer, Nippon Television International Corporation Washington, DC

June 2011-Nov 2013

• Produced news reports, live shots, interviews, and other news segments for the foreign news section

• Edited and transmitted packages with SOT/VO/B-roll to headquarter studio

• Monitored pool feeds, edited and catalogued pool footage relevant to prospective stories

• Collaborated with assignment desk and executive producer to determine broadcast content

• Previewed broadcasts for quality and accuracy; translated policy and technical details as bureau’s only native English speaker

• Monitored Congress, Department of Defense, and Treasury for news relevant to station’s target demographic

• Managed all logistical requirements for news gathering to coordinate on-site TV news coverage

• Tracked calendars for Congressional committees, federal agencies, think tanks, etc. to determine daily coverage schedule

• Generated story ideas based on breaking news, survey of news outlets, and knowledge of local and national events

• Identified key sources for potential stories; built and maintained relationships with those sources

Legislative Associate, Stateside Associates Arlington, VA

Feb 2010-June 2011

• Analyzed, summarized, and tracked legislation in 13 states for commerce related issues including taxes, product recalls, sales

and retail restrictions, licensure, etc.

• Analyzed likelihood of legislation’s success through research and communication with legislative staff and legislators

• Identified legislative trends and conducted issue forecasting to assess political outlook and viability for client objectives

• Analyzed effects of state election results on public policy to help clients sustain effective government affairs programs

• Communicated with clients regarding requests for additional information on legislation, issues, political context, the legislative

process, etc.

Legislative Assistant to State Senator, Oregon Legislative Assembly Salem, OR

Jan 2005-June 2009

Managed Senator’s sponsored measures through legislative process into law

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Coordinated district outreach through press releases, weekly newsletters, town hall meetings, and business roundtables

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Managed formal correspondence with constituents, other legislators, committee staff, and state agency staff

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Worked with state agencies to resolve constituent case work

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Summarized/condensed bills and statutes for the Senator’s review

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Managed and prioritized the Senator’s communications and schedule

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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Expert-level video production with a variety of non-linear editing environments, including Final Cut Pro 7 and Adobe

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Premiere Pro CC

Experienced in videography and footage ingest with Sony EX1 and Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Proficient with AP ENPS 7, Avid iNews, and video content management using web or FTP clients

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Skilled in audio recording, editing, and mixing using SADiE 5 and Adobe Audition 3

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Working knowledge of Photoshop, Bridge, and other Adobe Creative Suite components

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Strong understanding of web analytics and how to use them to measure and guide content

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Japanese competency in conversation, reading, and writing

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Strong working knowledge of electoral politics, foreign affairs, and economic policy

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to perform in fast-paced environments

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EDUCATION

Willamette University, Salem, OR

Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Economics and Japanese Studies, May 2009

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