Terry A. Belke ad3xi0@r.postjobfree.com

**** ********** **** **** ****, N.Y 14085 Home (716) 627- 0499

Cell 716-***-****

Objective Seeking a position which will utilize my knowledge, versatility and creativity, enabling me to become

a productive and dependable team member.

Experience WGRZ-TV Jan. '09-Nov.‘23

News Photojournalist/Producer "2 The Outdoors"

News Photojournalist responsible for shooting and editing breaking news and feature stories, and operation of

microwave truck for live shots.

Producer, " 2 The Outdoors" Producer/Photographer/Editor/Host of weekly feature focused on environmental

education, and also a series of half hour specials.

Producer of a series of public forums dealing with environmental issues.

Have represented the station as a speaker at symposiums and other public events.

City of Buffalo Department Of Telecommunications Oct.‘06-Jan.‘12

Producer/Editor/Videographer

Responsible for producing, writing, directing, shooting and editing both studio & field productions, designing

and building graphic elements, studio lighting and camera operation, research and consultation of equipment

acquisition, installation and maintenance of software and equipment. Non-Linear Editing on Final Cut Pro with . additional expertise on Adobe AfterEffects and Photoshop CS, as well as a number of other programs.

Empire Sports Network West Seneca, N.Y. Aug.’96 –Jan.’05

Producer/Editor

Producer/Editor –Responsible for the development and production of a variety of programs, including

“Inside the Orange” “Empire Outdoors” “Millennium Report” “Tops TV Challenge” “Remember When…”

“Empire Remembers” and “Empire 10th Anniversary Special”

Non-Linear Editor –Experienced with Avid XPress Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, and Immix Turbocube,

Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Motion 2 and DVD Studio Pro, as well as Infini-D and Logomotion animation

programs. Responsible for a long list of programs, features, promos, show opens and graphics

Producer and Director - live and studio productions, Senior Audio Operator and ENG Photographer.

Freelance “ Northeast Outdoors” “Forever Fishin’ ” “Fishing with Bob Dillow” “Modern Fly Fisher”

Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills, ESPN, ESPN U, Atlantic 10 TV, PMTV, and many others.

Producer/Editor – “Hawk Creek: A Legacy of Hope” (1/2 hour documentary)

Awards NY State Outdoor Writers Association Excellence In Craft awards 2020 (1st place ) and 2022 (1st and 3rd place)

NY Emmy Award 2011

NY Emmy Nomination 2012 and 2013 for " 2 The Outdoors "

Buffalo Broadcasting Hall Of Fame, Nomination, 2016

NATOA National Award for CitiStat Buffalo, 2008

Telly Award winner for "Empire Outdoors” (2002) Features nominated for Telly awards in 2001,2002,2003

Education University at Buffalo Buffalo, N.Y.

GPA 3.7/4.0 BA Media Study-Filmmaking

Achievement award for top departmental GPA U.B. Faculty of Arts and Letters

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