Executive Producer Content

Gary E. Jaffe

**** ******** *****, *******, ** 954-***-**** adm8ke@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-jaffe-3863b/

News and Content Director, Video Team Lead, Content Producer, Branding Specialist Results-driven, innovative, content producer and team leader with extensive experience in senior management, content production and delivery strategy. Recognized for being meticulous, creative, well-organized, and able to execute new ideas and initiatives. Strengths include solid communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt well to change. Exceptional skills in:

• News Operations & Project Management • Story Planning & Editorial Oversight

• Content Development & Production • Budget & Organizational Planning

• Workflow Design & Technology • Branding, Promotion & Marketing

• Staff Development & Recruitment • Strategic Partnerships Experience

Cella Studio @ Chevron, Houston, TX Current

Video Team Lead

• Directs the daily functions of Studio’s video department, ensuring high performance through the implementation of operational, staffing, organizational and professional development best practices.

• Manages the creative execution, production, and on-time delivery of the company’s video and photography communications.

• Ensures compliance with all Client branding, operational, legal and regulatory mandates, policies and guidelines.

• Provide strategic business advice and insights on best practices within area of responsibility to Studio Leadership.

• Coach and mentor of direct reports through feedback, annual performance reviews and recognition of team efforts. KIDY/KXVA Fox West Texas, San Angelo/Abilene, TX (Tegna) 2019 - 2020 KIII, ABC, Corpus Christi, TX

News Director/Consultant

• Interim news department supervisor. Responsible for department operations, newscasts, recruitment and station digital platforms for multiple Texas stations.

• Recruited to evaluate/revise procedures, staffing, implement newscast enhancements, best practices and training.

• Supervised sweeps and multi-platform content enterprising.

• Developed/deployed content strategies, strategic partnerships, on-air and workflow enhancements.

• Achieve ratings success. #1 in 25-54 @ 9p (first time ever). Beat Good Morning America @ 8am (KIDY)

• Rebranded #1 rated morning newscast and launched mid-day update (KIII).

• Initiated in-show enhancements and new content development for #1 rated local newscasts (KIII). KIAH-TV, CW39, Houston, TX (Tribune Media) 2010 - 2018 Director of News and Content

Supervisor of news department with 50 employees. Responsible for 30 hours of weekly newscasts, station digital platforms, recruitment, training, revenue goals and budget management. 2

• Developed and launched NewsFix, the first anchorless newscast in broadcast TV which improved ratings, profitability and delivered the lowest median age of any newscast in the market. The format was expanded into DFW and South Florida markets.

• Direct supervisor for all managers, producers, MMJ’s and talent. Additionally served as Executive Producer for 3 years.

• Redesigned facilities and workflow for daily high-volume content production. Planned and supervised build-out budget, recruitment and training.

• Managed annual department operations budget. Created new revenue streams and reduced operational costs for other business units through content share and format expansion into other markets.

• Created strategic partnerships and cross promotion opportunities with multiple media companies. Concept Vision Media, Inc., Hollywood, FL 1991 – 2010 Owner, Executive Producer

South Florida based video and film production company. Produced promos, documentary film, advertising, broadcast, sales, marketing and music productions. Directly involved in all areas of production and resource management from concept to delivery.

• Produced Hot Flash Havoc with 1M budget. Independent documentary film narrated by Goldie Hawn. Featured on PBS for 2016 annual fundraiser.

• Executive Producer of onboard TV network for annual Jam Cruise music festival on chartered MSC Cruise Lines for 5 years.

• Produced multiple station image and topical campaigns for South Florida broadcast clients including; WSFL, WFOR and WBFS.

The Tube Music Network, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2004 – 2007 Director of Production and Operations

Initial hire for the first music multi-cast, digital cable network. Supervised all broadcast production and facilities operations with 10 employees. Responsible for daily operations, production, workflow design, staffing, creative services, technology, purchasing and budgeting.

• Produced network demo used to secure broadcast commitments for over 20 million homes in 71 U.S. markets.

• Negotiated and secured studio facilities and supervised $400,000 build-out.

• Developed and produced on-air branding and promo campaigns. Nitelite Studios & Productions, Pompano Beach, FL 1997 – 1999 General Manager

Supervised daily operations for post-production facility and design studios. Aligned staff and resources based on project needs.

• Serviced advertising agencies and corporate clients including; Blockbuster Entertainment, IMAX, Auto Nation, McDonalds and The Florida Marlins.

Education

University of Florida. Major: English. Minor: Mass Communications for TV & Radio.

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