Experienced Web & TV Producer

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Experienced Producer and Writer with proven ability to produce, edit, and write for mass electronic and digital media, including major market television stations and media-driven websites. Passion for creating original, compelling, and accurate websites and television programming.

EXPERIENCE

Fox Sports, Century City, CA 2009 - 2009

Editorial Manager

Established a budgeted itinerary of editorial content for several Fox Sports regional websites on a day-to-day basis. Prioritized and evaluated the relative importance of sporting events and how they should be covered and programmed by the site. Worked with remotely based website managers to create new content for each day and for upcoming events. Coordinated content with production, marketing, PR, Sales, etc. Molded and shaped the creative voice and vision of the sites. Motivated and supervised the editorial team. Managed hands-on production of high-profile events and breaking news. Worked with the Design and Engineering staffs to implement ideas and created new concepts and designs to ensure the sites remain interesting and updated. Utilized Photoshop, HTML and other tools to create compelling editorial packages. Managed daily workflow of content from remote locations.

• Conceived and implemented several methods used to streamline content publication.

• Hired, trained, and managed a staff of several Production Assistants.

Fox Television Stations, Los Angeles, CA 2006 - 2009

Web Producer

Conceived, researched, and wrote stories, headlines, polls, and photo captions for KTTV's website, "www.myfoxla.com." Encoded video, created photo galleries and decided editorial content for entire site. Live-streamed video and produced webcasts. Determined placement of stories based on significance and viewer interest. Worked closely with News Director, assignment managers, and reporters to keep site fresh and compelling.

• Instituted numerous features such as talent webchats, live-streaming press conferences, and viewer contests that increased webhits by 30% and uniques by 40%.

• Implemented and maintained station's presence on several social networking websites which increased webhits by 20%

KCBS/KCAL TV, Los Angeles, CA 2004 - Present

Editor & Assistant Producer (Part-time)

Edit highlights, voice overs, sound on tape, feature packages, promotional spots, and teases for nightly sportscasts and news shows on High-Definition Aurora editing system. Assist Producer in script and graphic preparation and timing out show in control room.

Fox Sports, Century City, CA 1997 - 2006

Senior Producer

Produced daily sports feeds, edited highlights of sporting events, press conferences, feature packages, and file video for Fox affiliates. Supervised staff to ensure all tasks were completed quickly and correctly. Researched and wrote stories and lead-ins, edited all scripts for spelling, grammar, and factual accuracy. Created and produced weekly features such as "Plays" and "Bloopers" of the week. Handled incoming highlight and file video requests from over fifty stations. Established the editorial tone of all feeds.

• Instituted end-of-the-year feature packages encapsulating the year in sports.

• Field produced and created original features with emphasis on local athletes.

• Organized and streamlined office procedures to increase productivity by 25%.

EDUCATION

Boston University College of Communication, Boston, MA 1996

B.S., Broadcast Journalism, Minor: History

SKILLS SUMMARY

• HTML, Windows Media, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Premiere experience.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

• AVID editing.

• Mastered several content management systems.

• Ability to make solid decisions under deadline pressure.

• Superior organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team with proven supervisory and leadership skills.

• Experienced operator of the Chyron Generator for text displays.

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