Paul M. Chiodo, Photojournalist

Phone +01-317-***-**** adtjay@r.postjobfree.com Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

ABC Affiliate WRTV-TV. 1330 N. Meridian, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202. 1987- present.

Photojournalist, Editor, Producer, Investigator and Photographic Technician of stories. Covered two NFL Superbowl’s; one NBA Championship; two Stanley Cup Championships; one World Series, and several NCAA Final Four Championships. A five-minute compilation of my work is here: https://youtu.be/NRDAG6WzMbg.

oRichmond Hill Special where an explosion was the result of an insurance conspiracy, resulting in two deaths and 80 destroyed homes. https://youtu.be/ShC3tPPWDis

oDaily lead the editing of team coverage.

oCovered events and political presentations surrounding legislation for the state of Indiana.

oInterviews with two USA Presidents and two USA Vice-Presidents.

oAssist production team with the layout of the daily newscasts.

oManaged and trained a team of 16 photographers and editors.

oCapture crucial investigative record and information imagery documentation

oDispensed time-crucial alert photography and film supporting daily newscasts.

oContinually inspected and directed a detailed inventory of $150,000 photographic equipment; ensured 100% accountability and functionality of all equipment.

Freelance Photojournalist. Local and Global. 2000 – present.

Provide script, interviews, editing, production and video of stories for corporations and causes at home and internationally.

oNews Story of FedEx, Rise Against Hunger and Anchor of Hope Charities engaged in supporting international food programs for the underserved. https://youtu.be/AIKc1gU9WS4

oProduction for Union Carbide Steel Corporation, RCI Corporation and Inland Steel Corporation.

oDocumentary for Worldwide Transitions Inc. Documenting transition of foreign patients to their homelands https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=dZL7KKaZGrw

oInstructional videos for clinical staff Indiana Spine Group: Created

oDocumentary of clinical mission work in developing country.

AWARDS

EMMY: The Richmond Hill Special 2013; Government Misuse of Funds 2015; Law Enforcement 2001.

National Photographer and Press Association Award (MPPA): Thirty-three awards spanning 30 years.

Indiana News Photographer Association (INPA): Awards in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 through 2018.

Society of Professional Journalist (SPJ): Six awards include: Misuse of Government Funds and NASCAR Profiles.

McGraw Hill Editorial Excellence Award: 2001 and 2002

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communications. Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois.

TOOLS

Editing: Final Cut Pro, V7, V10, Sony, Final Cut Systems, Sony Vegas Editing Systems.

Video: JVC Pro Video Cameras, Panasonic P2, Lumix Panasonic DSLR.

Electronic News Gathering Microwave Live Truck: Operations.

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