Production Assistant

DWIGHT WILLIAMS

Objective: To obtain a position in Broadcast Media specifically in the area of content production and marketing

Technical Skills:

Extensive knowledge of PC and Mac operating systems as well as expertise in tape-less workflows, file-based video codecs and conversions, Adobe Creative Suite (concentrations: Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition), Final Cut Pro, AVID, Edius, Cinema 4D, Chyron Lyric, Miranda Vertigo, ENPS and Bit Central server systems, Wide Orbit, Control Room automation such as Sony ELC, Ross Overdrive, Grass Valley Ignite, Florical Systems, Simian, AudioVault

Business Skills:

Creative writing and conceptualization.

Willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines.

Able to work efficiently in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with producers.

Strong organizational skills.

Personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving skills, and a strong work ethic.

Experience:

Freelance Production Assistant (Various Film & TV – NYC Only)

September 2018 – Present

Support for all departments including Production Management and Creative Teams

Production Director at Tegna, Inc. (NBC/ FOX Television & Digital Programming)

January 2018 – September 2018

Production Director at Nexstar Media Group (ABC/ CBS Television & Digital Programming)

June 2015 – June 2017

•Direct live newscasts using the Grass Valley Group Ignite automated productions system, taped webcasts, cut ins, local programs and edit news, entertainment, and promotional packages for ABC and CBS networks

•Non-linear editing of episodic promos into Florical playback system.

•Various other duties that include Robotic Studio Cameras, Master Control, Audio, and Ingest.

•Utilize skills as a problem solver and quick thinker, using technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live productions.

Production Director at Truth Broadcasting (Radio/TV/Digital Media Group)

November 2011 - October 2014

Social Media/ Digital Content Manager; Commercial voiceover, imaging, editing, and production (Adobe Audition CC); talk show preparation; control room board operations; Call Screener for nationally syndicated talk show "The Line of Fire" with Dr. Michael Brown; copy/ script writing; Production Manager for Truth Digital Media & Truth Television Studios; Ensure effective interaction between the control room and multiple departments across the organization; Organize and execute advertisements procured by the Sales department; Produce promotions by organizing, writing, shooting video, editing, arranging and making creative decisions regarding the assigned promotions; Manage the workflow of projects and address all challenges to keep projects moving ahead to completion while meeting all assigned deadlines; Use SEO strategies when producing content to maximize traffic benefits; Proactively offered ideas for improvements.

Studio Facilitator at ECHO Network (NPR Radio)

2011 - 2014

Recording studio session management and creative direction.

Production Assistant at Hearst, Inc. (NBC Television & Digital Programming)

November 2012 - August 2013

Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro); Studio and ENG Camera Operations; Control Room; Audio; Lighting Equipment; Teleprompter; Switcher; Newsroom Floor Direction; Digital Media Operations

Network Coordinator at IMG Media (Play-by-Play)

August 2012 - March 2013

NCAA Sports live broadcast technical direction

Videographer at CGI Communications (Marketing Firm)

May 2007 - August 2007

•Create long form videos, marketing presentations and other unique special projects.

•Studio and Location Camera Operator

•Determine camera angles, lighting and set arrangement

•Director of Photography for nationally broadcast commercials

Senior Editor/ Segment Producer/ Camera Operator at Spotlight Multimedia (NYC & LA)

August 2005 - July 2006

•Worked with management to develop ideas, and organizing and implementing those ideas

•Extensive use of Final Cut Studio for video editing and DVD authoring

•Camera Operator for celebrity interviews & special events

Production Assistant at American Video Group

January 2003 - June 2004

•On-set Production Assistant for clients such as VH1, MTV, etc.

•Celebrity interviews and infomercial productions

•CD-R, DVD, Video dubbing (3/4, beta SP, VHS, and all digital formats)

•Studio/ Location Lighting; Boom Mic Operation; set-up and break down of all video and sound equipment for location shoots

•Assistant in Film and Video Equipment Rental Department

Mixhow DJ/ Announcer at Horizon Fun F/X

March 1996 - June 2001

•In charge of programming and music selection

•Announce promotions and introduce songs

Brand Manager/ Imaging Producer/ On-Air Talent at Voiceweb (IT/Software Development Firm)

May 1998 - January 2001

•Station imaging

•Produce and provide voice talent for prerecorded messages, menu prompts, and other audio segments

•Edit and mix various audio segments

•Host live-to-air programs

•Extensive use of Digidesign ProTools

•Worked with all departments to facilitate content development and production

Studio Board Operator/ On-Air Talent at WPXY-FM (CBS Radio)

May 1997 - July 2000

•Board Operator (in-studio & remote broadcasts)

•Live program host/personality/ announcer

•Various production/ editing/ prep for the morning show

•Prepared written responses and requests to other divisions regarding inquiries

•Extensive use of Broadcast Electronics Audio Vault systems and Digidesign ProTools

•Experience with COMREX, ISDN and TELCO systems

•Call screener

Studio Board Operator/ On-Air Talent at WWWG-AM

February 1996 - June 1998

•Studio board operations for local and syndicated programming

•Transmitter operation and monitoring (log updates of all procedures)- FCC certified

•Download, back up, and export network programs via satellite

•Host live-to-air programs

Studio Board Operator/ On-Air Talent at WBER-FM

March 1995 - February 1996

•Assisted with station promotions

•Hosted live-to-air daily program

•Commercial scripting and production

Editor/ Camera Operator/ On-Air Talent at WVT- TV 20 (FOX Television)

July 1993 - October 1994

•Studio camera operations

•Extensive use of linear video editing systems

•prepare station commercials for broadcast

•Host live-to-tape programs in-studio and on-location

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