Television News Producer Resume
A television news producer plays a significant role behind the successful telecast of every news program. He takes care of every aspects of the newscast, from the making of graphics and videos related to news to scripting the breaking news. The jobholder handles the tasks of putting together the newscast, deciding the leading stories of the news, duration of reports between commercial breaks, and news to be telecast on the next day.
Television News Producer Resume Example
Fritz T. Thompson
197 Cherry Camp Road
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 773-439-2163
Email: ftthompson@anymail.com
Career Objective:
To obtain the position of a television news producer with a view to utilize my credentials and professional experience towards the best interests of the organization.
Summary of Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of news and video editing process
- In-depth knowledge of producing live television news broadcasts
- Proficient in using computer systems, desktop-based editing and non-linear editing systems
- Skilled in shooting and editing videos, producing news stories and newscasts
- Excellent communicator with good listening and comprehension skills
- Sound knowledge of Wide Orbit, Microsoft Office Applications and the Internet
Work Experience:
Television News Producer
Scoop Communications, Chicago, IL
October 2014 - Present
- Producing and formatting news for HRST Communications by gathering, evaluating, and coordinating appropriate news material available from all sources
- Managing and supervising news staff in editing, writing and reporting
- Preparing a list of visual materials for integrating within the news program format
- Creating and producing energetic, interesting, and important newscasts with proper pace, flow and detail
- Supervising the control room during broadcast to oversee the presentation of news and changes in format
- Coordinating with anchor, other producers and director on production needs
Assistant TV News Producer
Catchy TV, Chicago, IL
February 2013 - September 2014
- Assisted News Correspondents with long term news project and daily news coverage
- Conducted research for news stories, coordinated news schedules and set up interviews
- Assisted news producer with on-site news production and in-house recording
- Performed the tasks of logging and editing of video feeds as well as updated breaking news to the news producer
- Compiled and prioritized information on daily, weekly basis
- Assisted news producer in interviewing, hiring, and training employees
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Journalism
Chicago University, Chicago, IL
2012
Reference:
On request.
