Barry Cutler Email & Phone Number

** DuPont, Peabody, IRE and Emmy award-winning TV Journalist and Storyteller **I write, edit, direct, produce Broadcast News, Exclusive Segments, Community Theatre, PR Scripts and Videos.My experience ranges from seasoned Producer for special programming, leading coverage of major breaking news events in live newscasts, overseeing high-profile projects and exclusive interviews, to producing, directing, and acting in stage plays. As an avid Screenwriter, Publicity Director, and Actor for community theatre, I am skilled at telling and producing stories through words and video.I’m a veteran newsroom leader and producer who enjoys the challenge of organizing daily live/on-air shows. I have more than 25 years’ experience wearing many hats in the newsroom and across the station’s inner workings. Known as a hard-working, dedicated, and effective team leader, I manage major projects and carry out business objectives in high pressure and time critical conditions – constantly meeting deadlines and staffing challenges, while understanding audience demands and expectations.Those who know me best would say that I have a strong work ethic, am creative, and passionate about honesty, integrity, and loyalty. Career Highlights include:> Achieved top Honors in Television Journalism: DuPont Columbia University Award – Peabody Award – IRE – 3 Detroit Emmy Awards> Recipient of National Education Association Award> Detroit-Windsor Film Festival Award – Best Picture, Director, Cinematography & Audience Favorite> Wrote, produced, and starred in an original Seinfeld episode for stage, as well as several plays/spoofs> Publicity Director for local community theater; actor and singer in shows for more than 11 years

Listed skills include Communications, Video Production, Social Media, Broadcast, and 19 others.

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  Senior Television News Producer

  Wxyz-Tv

  1992 - Present - Greater Detroit, Michigan Area

  Responsible for leading newscast, writing, producing, and assigning stories to be written under tough deadlines. Effectively communicate compelling story visions to writers and editors. Choose which stories are important enough to air in the broadcast and connect with viewers.Lead coverage of major breaking news events and live newscast; oversee noteworthy projects and exclusive interviews. Produce written and video stories for website and social media.Coach talent based on experience as a local citizen and years of working with top personalities.Wrote and Produced weekly health features for nationally syndicated Doctor. Also wrote/produced weekly segments with local Weight Watchers CEO on health and fitness.Lead noon newscasts through tremendous growth in key demos during every sweeps period. ** See Career Highlights below **

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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Journalism