Television Producer/Director, Music Video Producer, Audio Tech/Eng.

JEFF NEWMAN

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Oak Hill, Virginia 20171 703-***-**** - Mobile

SUMMARY

Experienced multi-media executive with a diversified background in television programming and production, line producing with emphasis on fiscal planning, production budgeting and accounting, music video, commercial and industrial video production, radio programming and production, web content and upper level management. A creative leader in the industry with a respected reputation and solid track record.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NEWMAN PRODUCTION GROUP, New York, NY/ Washington, DC 1999 - Present

President & CEO

• Video production company specializing in Music Video and Commercial production, Electronic Press Kits, Video News Releases, production consultation and supervision, music video commissioning, Behind the Scenes coverage of events, webisodes, video streaming, interviews, concert production and voice over services

• Line Producer services providing budgeting, financial breakdown for production and post production supervision

CBS RADIO, Inc., A Viacom Company, Washington, DC 2002 - 2008

Executive Producer, “The Donnie Simpson Show”

• Developed technical layout, set design, budget, and studio configuration for televised version of morning radio broadcast (WPGC-FM)

• Produced and coordinated all aspects of the production of top rated morning radio show

• Produced marketing and promotional presentations, remote broadcasts, streamed audio and website content

PCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Alexandria, VA 2000 - 2002

Vice-President, Video Production and Development

• Supervised and coordinated schedules for a full staff of Producers, Editors and Production support staff

• Managed accounts for all music and entertainment related clients including key record companies

• Managed projects for numerous corporate clients including Hensel Phelps Construction, Roche Pharmaceuticals, and Amersham Health

• Responsible for budgeting for all company produced video projects

MERCURY/ISLAND DEF JAM MUSIC GROUP, A Universal Company, New York, NY 1991 - 1999

Senior Director, Video Production

• Supervised and oversaw all music video production and responsible for commissioning and production budgets.

• Served as executive producer for music videos, long form home video releases and electronic and interactive press kits

• Coordinated projects with artists, management and production companies

• Served as in-house producer/director for television spots, sales presentations and interviews

VH-1, A Viacom Company, New York, NY 1990 – 1991

Producer/Director, “The Soul of VH-1”

• Created series; exclusive development deal with Viacom to produce and direct pilot episode

• Responsible for series budget, style, content, conducted all interviews and set music format for series

BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION, Washington, DC 1985 – 1989

Senior Producer

• Administrated Music Video Programming department, including fiscal planning and staff management

• Oversaw, wrote, programmed, booked guests and shared directing duties for a two hour daily telecast

• Produced, directed and edited field packages, interviews, remote broadcasts and special projects

• Served as staff announcer

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE

Fox News Network, Washington, D.C. 2008 – Present

• A-1, A-2 Audio Operator for Special Report, Fox News Sunday and DC based breaking news coverage

Al Jazeera International, Washington, D.C. 2007 – Present

• A-1, A-2 Audio Operator, Stage Manager

Metro-Networks, Washington, D.C. 2004 - Present

• Weekend and fill-in radio news anchor & traffic reporter

Telepictures, Inc., New York, N.Y. 1999 - 2000

“The Queen Latifah Show”

• Field Producer/Director

NBC Television Network, Washington, DC 1990

“Meet the Press” and “Sunday Today”

• Established and managed all communications, studio audio and operated audio console

• Contributed similar duties for the 1990 Summit Specials.

Sheridan Broadcasting Network, Washington, DC 1989 – 1990

Producer, “TOP 30 USA”

• Managed all recording, editing and mixing of this weekly, nationally syndicated, radio countdown broadcast

• Oversaw duplication process and commercial insertion

• Coordinated of talent and studio schedules.

RADIO EXPERIENCE (On Air)

WKYS-FM, Washington, DC 1984 – 1991

WXYV-FM (V-103) Baltimore, MD 1984 – 1985

WOCQ-FM (OC-104), Ocean City, MD 1983 – 1984

WJDY Radio, Salisbury, MD 1983

WYRE Radio, Annapolis, MD 1982 – 1983

WRC-AM/WKYS-FM, NBC Radio Network, Washington, DC, Broadcast & Production Engineer 1980 – 1983

EDUCATION

American University

B.S./ B.A. Degree - Communications

Broadcast Journalism and Audio Technology

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