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Sacramento, California
I am an experienced broadcast news specialist in both information gathering and production. I started at 18-years-old and I now hold 10 years of experience in both, and I am always ready and willing to learn more. Work with management, producers, writers, directors, and production staff on development of news stories
Collaborate with news managers, producers and field crews to organize assignments, coordinate flow of information, and execute coverage plans and logistics
Dispatch reporters and photographers to breaking news Assist in development, planning, and follow-up of all news stories Assist in developing, planning, and editing of news stories Update and assist with providing content to the stations digital media platforms Work well with managers in achieving newsroom goals with a positive attitude Be the main point of communication between reporters, production teams, and executive staff on developing stories
Lead newsroom staff meetings to review possible stories and assignments Accumulate images and video content for major news stories Support remote broadcasts by managing and maintaining microwave/satellite truck operations
Conduct video production shoots including man-on-street (MOS) segments Respond to breaking news scenes and feed back raw visuals to the station for live TV
Acquire sound bites and on-scene interviews in high intensity and high emotion environments
Editing Breaking News Coverage
Journalism Multitasking capabilities
Customer Service MS Office
Computer skills Interpersonal communication
Teamwork Leadership
Clerical Supervision
Written and oral communication Flexible and adaptable Conflict resolution Critical thinking
Organizational skills Databases
EMR
Operate multiple cameras including a Ronin Ready Rig steady camera, teleprompter, audio equipment, and help design and direct studio shots Floor direct talent during live broadcasts
Assist all phases of video production from pre-to-post production Install, operate, and maintain professional broadcast quality video equipment to meet and exceed technical and aesthetic standards Control audio equipment to regulate volume levels and quality of sound during broadcasts
Setup, maintain, and supervise camera/audio/IFB/lighting for studio production
Work with directors and editors to assemble raw images, footage, and script into a finished product
Advise as video consultant for direction on scripts and stories for video production
Assist reporters and anchors in any other capacity needed while live Performed aerial operations and coverage for the news and navigated the pilots to locations throughout greater Northern California Common coverage included California wildfires, house fires, shootings, SWAT standoffs, car chases, and car accidents
Providing any assistance to air and ground law enforcement to track and help capture fleeing suspects
Performed dental office tasks such as filing, organizing, mailing, sterilizing, and assisting with dental operations and procedures