Control Room Thunder

ROCCO DiPAOLA

New York, NY P: 914-***-**** E: *****.*.*******@*****.***

SUMMARY & KEY SKILLS

Dynamic professional backed by relevant education in sports communications, experience in multi-camera studio production as well as video content creation on a variety of topics. Seeking to leverage deep knowledge of production systems, passion for broadcast media and excellent interpersonal skills in a challenging role within a progressive organization. Key skills include:

§ Content Creation § Investigative Analysis § Monitor Web Traffic

§ Quality Control § Video Editing § Equipment Maintenance

§ Social Media Distribution § Sports Segments § Media Production EDUCATION

Iona College; Master of Arts in Mass Communication, Sports Communications and Media December 2020 Iona College; Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Concentration in Broadcast Media, GPA: 3.7 May 2017 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Columbia University New York, NY

Football Video Assistant August 2017- Present

• Capture pregame, in-game, or postgame content for over 10 games per season; took part in out-of-state trips to capture Sideline (Wide), End Zone (Tight) and Virtual Reality angles

• Manage the editing process of all content, in partnership with the team editor; disseminate the final version to coaches and players, using XOS Thunder

• Perform the daily set-up of equipment and continuously monitor video from all sources to ensure consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards

Verizon FIOS News/WRNN-TV NEWS Rye, NY

Videographer (Freelance) June 2018 – November 2019

• Partnered with technical and news staff to satisfy production needs for live, taped and automated programming, as well as the creation of voice overs, B-roll and VOSOT

• Directly reported to the Director of Operations Management; providing support on all operational activities

• Structured investigative reports and interviews with various authorities and witnesses, pertaining to current events Westchester Knicks and NY Liberty White Plains, NY Media Reporter January 2015 – June 2019

• Produced, shot and directed assigned in-game footage and conduct post-game interviews

• Oversaw quality control by editing the content using the latest software such as Adobe Premier and Final Cut Iona Athletics New Rochelle, NY

Field Camera Work / Control Room Assistant December 2015- May 2018

• Setup and operated cameras for single camera and multiple camera productions

• Managed the creation of curated highlights for Iona games in partnership with ESPN FNTSY Sports Network New York, NY

Production Intern June 2018-August 2018

• Assisted in the preproduction phase (script writing, storyboarding), production (lighting, camera operation) and post- production stages when creating up to 4 weekly sports segments; created and edited highlights for social media Altice NEWS 12 Westchester Yonkers, NY

Assignment News Desk January 2017- August 2017

Intern September 2016 – December 2016

• Structured and analyzed content for breaking news, based on incoming information from BBN emails

• Ensured accuracy for developing news by contacting relevant authorities; prepared info bars for show headlines TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Final Cut, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Audition, XOS Thunder, Sony Movie and video production software

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