Public Service News Producer
Resume:
Joseph Helean **********@*****.***
http://heleanjoey.wixsite.com/portf
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Dynamic evening news producer with nearly a decade of experience across small, mid, and top 10 media markets. Passionate about delivering news as a public service while upholding the integrity of the profession. Excels at crafting impactful stories that resonate with audiences and collaborating with teams to develop innovative storytelling techniques. Renowned for introducing creative shot ideas and presentation methods that become standard practice in newsrooms. Proven expertise in breaking news coverage, including hurricanes, wildfires, elections, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Produced multiple hour-long specials on diverse topics and earned nominations for local and Emmy awards.
CBS News Bay Area
Producer
2022 - Present
● Develop and pitch compelling local, national and international story ideas during daily editorial meetings.
● Plan and coordinate newsroom, talent, and production resources to execute approved stories.
● Lead a team of up to 12 professionals to ensure seamless live newscast production.
● Manage on-air timing and ensure all segments align with editorial and broadcast standards.
KRON4
Producer
2018 - 2022
● Produced every show and shift during four years, showcasing versatility and adaptability.
● Collaborated with the lead morning anchor to create, write, and edit the
“Daily Buzz” segment, balancing this with producing a two-hour morning block.
● Produced an hour-long special commemorating the Loma Prieta Earthquake, integrating detailed storytelling with impactful visuals. SKILLS
Writing
Copy Editing
Video Editing
Audio Editing
Web Editing
Editorial
Team management
TV Production
EDUCATION
University of Alabama
Journalism/Political Science
2012-2016
WHNT News 19
Producer
2016 - 2018
This was the station I really learned about community engagement and what news can do to impact people’s lives. Working in a mid-to-low market like this lets you be more involved with the people you’re serving. Which in turn makes you a lot more accountable and requires everyone to make sure we get it right the first time. WVUA 23
Producer
2014 - 2016
Started as a student editor, before spending time as both a reporter and producer. Learning what goes into all the various aspects and roles to put a newscast on the air continues to serve me well, and improve my ability to communicate with the various departments. I eventually become one of the only two students they hire on as a paid position, to produce the 10pm newscast three nights a week, in between classes.
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