Boris Shiloff Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

* Maintain follow-ups, develop sources, build idea files and monitor scanners/phones.* Write and post stories to the station’s digital and social media platforms.* Gather and organize press releases, emails, phone calls and viewer tips. * Assist news management with content gathering and planning. * Assist producers, digital editors and reporters with story gathering. * Keep track of crews in the field and maintain communication with them.* Furnish content and post it to all digital platforms—including but not limited to sending push alerts, Twitter and Facebook posts.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

News Reporter / Anchor at News Radio KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.· Anchoring multi-hour news shift on all news station.· Producing and recording news stories and segments.· Gathering, writing, recording, editing and delivering news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs. Provided live field reports of key events including 2020 presidential election and civil unrest in downtown Pittsburgh in 2020.· Interviewing news makers, civil leaders, and community figures.· Writing scripts and ad-libbing material for stories.· Updating and utilizing station social media platforms· Development and research of potential news stories.· Protecting the station’s FCC license.· Making station appearances as required.· Other duties as required by management.· Delivering regular updated traffic reports for multiple stations.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

- Operating radio broadcasting console, running satellite and syndicated programming, and overseeing on-air automation system.- Training teammates in broadcast studio equipment operation and board operator techniques, including contingency plans for equipment failures, screening phone calls, and conducting listener contests in accordance with station and FCC policies.- Monitoring and recording broadcast equipment readings, discrepancies, as-aired logs, and other vital records.- Assisting on air talent in live situations and minor production; editing and recording remotes, show elements, content, and programs- Contributing ideas for future programming and promotional campaigns for station and/or show(s), and performing additional off-air programming support tasks as requested.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

- Relied upon as a master control operator, technical director, audio engineer, and tape room operator to cover varying shifts of a local network-affiliated television station responsible for producing and disseminating live, taped, and satellite-originated programming on two uniquely programmed broadcast channels. - Performed operations in television station production control room, master control room, tape room, and other duties as assigned, including studio lighting maintenance, robotic camera targeting, configuration and operation, in addition to archival and database maintenance of live and recorded programming.- Used hardware and software extensively to perform numerous and varied file based workflows including media preparation, playlist management, record schedule management, video editing and playback, live television production, and shot recall for robotic cameras. - Operated studio and transmitter remote equipment including cameras, video switchers, satellite downlinks, HD video servers and related automation software, audio mixers, audiovisual capture and editing devices, and multiple broadcast content distribution and reception platforms to deliver programming, promotions, and commercials to air. - Used video, audio and waveform quality control monitors to judge video and audio levels and quality to a high degree of accuracy, ensuring programs and products met strict organizational and federal standards and requirements.- Conducted basic repair, maintenance, and installation / removal of electrical, audiovisual, and networking wiring and infrastructure in studio and field ENG applications; serviced and refurbished lighting fixtures and electrical cables, ENG cameras, broadcast automation and processing equipment, servers and workstations, wireless and wired microphones and IFB systems, and other broadcast control equipment.

- Radio section supervisor and radio production team chief for one of the largest broadcast organizations in the Department of Defense. - Produced and hosted daily regional network-wide morning radio news program, broadcasting to more than 21 military and surrounding communities in 7 different countries throughout Europe, to an estimated audience of more than 1-million listeners. - Managed a radio production team that produced 60 hours of live radio shows weekly, 2 local daily newscasts, 10 local and regional news stories per week, and 5 radio commercials per week in addition to 2 or more live radio remote broadcasts per month.- Hosted and co-hosted live drive-time radio programs during morning and afternoon shifts to an audience of 325,000 in an international setting- Enforced broadcast standards amongst colleagues, effectively conveying targeted community information messages. - Coordinated with over 40 organizations throughout a high-profile overseas military community to create and institute information campaigns that promoted community services and events while fostering a more captive and well-informed audience. - Accountable for over $1,000,000 in station broadcast equipment, maintaining 100% accountability.- Provided technical troubleshooting of broadcast and office equipment, quickly resolving station outages and transmission errors, ensuring station was compliant with network standards, and increasing productivity within office staff.- Redesigned publicity request form; network headquarters adopted new design as the current standard throughout European network operations.- Volunteered as station mascot and on-air talent at live station appearances, contests, and community events, enhancing audience participation and brand recognition; developed and executed several unique and innovative promotions involving station branding and mascot / personality for station promotions and events.

Fort Campbell, Ky; Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; Fort Bragg, Nc; Bagram Ab, Afghanistan

- Planned, created, filmed, reported, hosted and edited more than 300 news and entertainment products for radio, television, and social media. - Researched, prepared, and disseminated information through news releases, radio and television products, and social media interactions. - Teamed with unit commanders and public affairs officers on all matters pertaining to public affairs, including command information, public information and community relations. - Maintained focus on accuracy, propriety, timing and relative importance of information for release to the public and followed guidance on methods of communicating information.- Trained, coached, and mentored public affairs teams and personnel on all aspects of their jobs and duties, including military, journalism, and public affairs skills. - Selected as Information Management Officer for 2 separate military units, responsible for repair, maintenance, operation, training, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of multiple computer systems and peripheral devices on both secure and non-secure Department of Defense computer networks. - Conducted maintenance, troubleshooting, operation, and training on assigned equipment with a value of more than $40,000 with 100% accountability. - Certified by Norsat International as a Field Technician, responsible for repair, maintenance, and operator training of 10 portable electronic news gathering satellite systems in Afghanistan.- Prepared and presented daily formal briefings to the Commanding General and command staff on media activity and personnel throughout the Eastern Afghanistan area of operations during daily command update briefings. - Facilitated and moderated more than 20 live television and radio interviews with high-ranking military officials and politicians.- Provided media escorts in combat environment, ensuring 100% safety and security of media personnel with no interference or compromise of their ability to accomplish their jobs.

Fort Bragg, Nc

- Team leader of a rapidly-deployable, uniquely-trained and equipped 4-person broadcast team in support of military information support operations. Responsible for assisting in the development, training, fielding, and assessment of highly specialized multimedia broadcast, transmission, capture, editing, archival, and transfer equipment used in military special operations settings.- Captured, edited, and produced more than 50 audio, video, print, and other multimedia products in support of Army and Joint-service Special Operations units and U.S. Department of State during deployed operations. - Directed the training, operations, and combat readiness of team of 5 junior personnel; accountable for equipment valued at over $60,000 with zero percent loss. - Instituted formal script and briefing standards for use during distinguished visitor / VIP tours of Media Operations Complex, highlighting the capabilities of equipment and personnel within the organization.

South Lake Tahoe, Ca

- Hosted daily morning-drive news-talk programming on local AM radio station and weekend mid-day show on local FM Hot A/C music station.- Developed and produced multiple station promotional announcements, public service announcements, and client advertisements.- Maintained, repaired, and installed radio station broadcast equipment, often in critical situations, quickly resolving station outages and transmission errors.- Created, posted, and maintained radio stations' first web site.- Performed duties as traffic assistant, to include scheduling, billing, transferring, and reconciling radio spots and public service announcements; filled in for traffic manager as needed. - Appointed to monitor transmitter functionality, recorded & maintained required transmitter performance readings and statistics per FCC regulations and guidance, and conducted basic maintenance and troubleshooting.

South Lake Tahoe, Ca

-Board operator during live and satellite programming in absence of station automation systems during transitional periods. - Created radio commercials, station imaging, and other promotional broadcast material. - Directed, coordinated, and engineered live remote broadcasts, and acted as back-up on-air talent. - Installed, configured, maintained, and administered station's first fully-functional business office computer systems and local area network, increasing productivity and performance by 90%

Associate Of Science - As, General Studies

Communications Media; Media Production

Basic Public Affairs Specialist - Broadcaster (Bpas-B) Course

Trained in basic public affairs skills, radio and television script writing, disc jockey and live radio show techniques, journalism.

Primary Leadership Course (Warrior Leader'S Course)

First leadership course Army Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) attend. Teaches skills to lead small groups. Intensive course emphasizes.

H.S. Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Friday Night Live, Viking Television, STHS Theatre/Stagecraft