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TOM ROWLES

Professional Summary

For over ** years, I have gained experience in all aspects of audio and video production, from conception to completion. In addition to being a "day of" reporter and live on-air personality, I have over a decade of experience as a studio and field producer, videographer, and editor with a demonstrated ability to produce entertaining, inspiring, and accurate pieces. My experience allows me to have a complete understanding of the big picture and how best to accomplish an excellent final product. I've learned to adapt my on-air personality to present the proper energy level for the subject being reported. I offer dynamic, journalistic integrity and deliver a persona people feel comfortable with. I'm a diligent producer and video editor with 10+ years of experience editing and producing everything from short news pieces to sports, music, and long form documentaries. I am proactive and successful within time sensitive and multitasking deadline-driven environments. If given the opportunity to speak with you, you'll notice my passion for television production and my positive energy. I deliver high end results.

Work History

Tom Rowles Productions - Reporter/Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor Denver/Los Angeles, CO/CA

09/2011 - Current

Fox Network - Reporter/Field Correspondent - Worked as "day of" Producer and Reporter/Host. Received assignment in morning meeting. Prepared script, researched, filmed and edit for live day of broadcast. Oversaw all phases of video production for assigned segments. Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content. Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.

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Tisa Legal Media - Produced and filmed day of depositions. Legal Videographer, Producer and Editor for court depositions. Created a division of Tisa Legal Media in Denver.

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Vans Warped Tour - Three consecutive years as Reporter, Producer, Videographer and Editor. Filmed and produced "day of" assignments for daily live internet releases. Assigned band or story in morning.

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ad01ve@r.postjobfree.com

303-***-****

Denver, CO 80226

Skills

Host reel and resume can be seen at:

www.tomrowles.com

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Host/Reporter, Videographer and

Editor

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Content creator with 10+ years

experience producing from concept to

completion

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● Leadership and managerial experience

Professional knowledge of Final Cut

Pro and Adobe Suite

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● Deadline driven

Works well under pressure, with a

team or independently

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● Story pitching

● Teleprompter use

● Breaking news expertise

● Personal interviews

● Investigations expertise

● Interviewing skill

Education

1999

William Paterson U Main Campus

Wayne, NJ

Bachelor of Science: Communications

Native Commerce - Host/Sr. Video Producer

Los Angeles, California

09/2013 - 11/2017

G4 Television Network - On-air Reporter & Senior Field Producer Los Angeles, California

11/2006 - 08/2013

Filmed, produced, edited and released every evening within the two month, 45 city musical tour. Solely responsible for daily production of original content from conception to completion. Including all-access band interviews, sponsorship videos, and live streams. Host, producer and editor. Pitched and assigned daily stories. Researched, developed, and created day of production assignments. Wrote scripts, filmed and edited daily original content and social media for Native Commerce's 12 online properties.

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Worked hands-on, hosting, producing, filming and editing news reports, tutorials, corporate videos, documentaries, extended lessons, entertainment, green screen productions and music videos.

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Prioritized workflow and managed schedules to complete day of projects within budget, and meeting daily release deadlines.

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Produced unique and original programming that reflected the individual sensibilities of each website property.

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Utilized my 10 years+ experience as a professional video editor, working with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. Daily use of the Adobe Creative Suite to create animations, build graphics, color correct video, create animations, insert and edit audio, sound effects and music.

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Supervised multiple teams and crew members. Managed on-air talent, freelance crews, production staff and others.

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Wrote and edited long and short form copy for on-air prompter, blogs, websites, social media, presentations and training materials.

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Used innovative ways to incorporate Native Commerce products into original programming.

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Strong knowledge operating professional and prosumer video cameras, professional audio gear and lighting.

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On-Air Correspondent/Senior Field Reporter/Producer for G4TV Network's daily live program, "The Screen Savers" and "Attack of the Show"

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Host, Reporter and Field Producer for the live one hour technology program. Produced, reported and/or hosted 5 pieces per week. Researched and produced daily news reports.

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Responsibilities included pitching day of stories, booking guests and hosting, reporting, and producing daily segments be aired live, everyday.

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Supervised production crews and staff, meeting budgets and enforcing deadlines.

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● Conducted live and taped interviews.

Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

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Factoids

Winner: Associate Producer for

"Miracle of Hope" at the Pasadena

International film festival

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One of the creators of Revision 3.

Credited as the first online Multi-

channel network.

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Received Two Telly awards, honoring

excellence in video and television

across all screens for "Geraldo, Sail to

the Century" and "Voyager, Sailing the

Amazon"

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● Interviewed 100+ bands

Created and hosted the internet

programs NotMTV, Culture Captured

and Investigate This.

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Geraldo Rivera/Discovery Networks - Producer, Videographer and Editor

New York, New York

01/1999 - 10/2006

● Interviewed guests on specific topics.

Producer, Videographer and Editor for eight one-hour documentaries titled, "Geraldo: Voyager".

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Responsible for filming, producing, editing, discovering and tracking down stories for four one-hour documentaries while sailing with Mr. Rivera and crew around the world and four one-hour documentaries while sailing 200 miles up the Amazon River.

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● Liaison between Discovery Network representatives and Mr. Rivera.

● Developed project budgets and managed production costs. Planned video shoots remotely by managing production through all stages to completion.

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Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.

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Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.

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Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.

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Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.

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Additional Information

Clip reels of my work as Host/Reporter and Producer/Videographer

/Editor can be seen at:

www.tomrowles.com

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