Jamie Loftus Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Producer for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Freelance Associate Producer for live programming. Including: America's Morning Headquarters, Pattrn, WeatherUnderground, Storm Center, America's Weekend Headquarters, and Weekend Recharge.● Collaborate with show producers to create content for all broadcasts.● Edit video including voiceovers, soundbites, packages, and segments on Adobe Premiere.● Edit digital-related content for TV and OTT properties.● Identify, research, and locate video clips while adhering to rights clearances and permissions for acquired material.● Utilize Dalet systems to maintain a database of program content for daily and archival use.● Produce live and taped segments from concept to completion.● Work in a fast paced, high pressure environment without sacrificing accuracy and attention to detail.● Remain calm under pressure to meet strict deadlines and remain flexible to varying work schedules.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Associate Producer for Morning Express with Robin Meade, Weekend Express, HLN specials, and live trial coverage. • Support producers by gathering material for segments, researching, contributing ideas and editing video elements.• Compile, organize, and code elements in the script.• Write and produce weekly sponsorships and assist in writing stories and segments.• Responsible for the playback of elements during live and taped shows in the control room. Call elements. Roll on live feeds and cut clips with Tivo. Handle quick-turn around on cutting breaking news elements.• Assist in the field to produce interviews and supervise b-roll.• Work closely with affiliate and assignments desks to ensure the best and latest video are obtained, credited, and licensed accurately.• Trained on the CNN national desk. Researched, vetted, and gathered information on breaking and current news events. Called and emailed verified sources, wrote up and sent out breaking news alerts internally and on the CNN website.• Called, pre-interviewed, and scheduled segment guests.• Assist in greeting and escorting guests to the studio.• Communicate effectively with show teams and technical teams. Work under strict deadlines. Remain calm in high-pressure situations.• Flexible to ever-changing work schedules based on department needs and breaking news.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Floor directed for LIVE and taped shows on CNN, CNNI, CNNE, and HLN. Called time and camera cues for talent.• Monitored the rundown via iNews and printed scripts for talent. Prompted for anchors during LIVE and taped shows.• Prepped studios. Moved set pieces and robotic cameras, turned on equipment, set lighting, and setup laptops. Troubleshot technology.• Cable gripped for the Stedicam Operator. Placed Mic/IFB on talent and in-studio guests. Adapted to programming changes daily.• Developed rapport with talent, producers, studio operators, directors, and control room staff.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Served as a brand ambassador for CNN.• Trained in iNews, MediaSource 2, MIRA, VIZ.• Shadowed CNN employees in various departments outside of scheduled work hours.• Conducted regular, VIP, and elevator assisted tours to 20,000+ customers annually, generating $200,000+ in revenue yearly.• Communicated effectively with a diverse client base, including: CNN executives, international guests, students, and people with disabilities, in large and small group environments. Adapted tours to target specific demographic.• Received high verbal and written praise from guests regarding my verbal clarity, knowledge, and customer service.• Operated teleprompter, Chroma key, and touch screen technologies.• Monitored daily news events. Updated teleprompter regularly with current CNN news event.• Assisted the Inside CNN Management team in implementing events while representing CNN.• Performed ticket sales operations and front-of-house duties.• Participated in monthly department meetings to improve the tour route, customer experience, and generate sales.

Novi, Michigan

• School break and summer camp counselor, directed children ages 6-12 years in daily sports camp activities. Coordinated tennis activities.• Tennis Instructor for Junior Excellence Program and Quick Start Tennis.• Assisted sports director in special event coordination. Events included: Birthday parties, open-houses, dance performances, gymnastic competitions, swimming meets, tennis tournaments, and etc. Created fliers for events.

Islamorada, Florida

• Coordinated activities of Park operation under the direction of the Parks Program Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation.• Kept record of memberships, renewals, balances, facility use permits, facility rental agreements, and contracts. Generated record-keeping forms.• Ensured proper preparation and distribution of documents and other communications delivered or created by staff.• Ordered office and park materials when necessary. Performed purchase order management.• Administered membership cards to patrons using the park facilities.• Maintained accurate and up-to-date correspondence.• Designed fliers for programs, special events, and activities.• Answered telephone calls with accurate information and directed calls to appropriate staff.• Received all guests in a timely and friendly manner.• Enforced rules and regulations of the park office.• Ensured accurate daily cash transactions of park facilities.

West Bloomfield Township

• Worked alongside Head Tennis Professional in the coordination & organization of tennis programs and events.• Managed program registrations & event sign-ups.• Initiated new organizational methods. Created new policies such as sign-ups for all programs to improve staffing. Converted many handwritten processes over to the computer.• Managed & scheduled desk staff. Oversaw responsibilities. Enforced new policies. Trained staff on new administrative processes. Checked their time cards weekly.• Collaborated with tennis staff, Pine Lake upper management, and Tennis Committee members for various tennis events such as tennis mixers & the Annual Men’s Pro/Am Tournament.• Created & distributed marketing materials for various Tennis House events. Updated information boards. • Stayed at or below budget for all events. Met all necessary deadlines.• Enlisted in the aid of staff members to set-up & tear down tennis events. Ordered food & prizes.• Developed new Non-member private lesson rates & Free Trial program to bring in new members.• Performed monthly reconciliation alongside the Head Tennis Professional. Initiated new process to speed up reconciliation.• Worked closely with CFO to ensure proper billing & reconciliation of programs.• Dealt with members regarding payments & billing questions. Go-to person for customer service concerns.• Registered members for programs & events & reserved court time.• Recorded daily cash transactions via TAI POS software.• Renewed memberships & added new members through the TAI Club Management Software.• Sent out weekly emails through MS Outlook & Tennis Connect. Created email templates.• Used MS Excel, Word, Publisher & Outlook daily.• Communicated effectively with staff & tennis house members.• Participated in monthly meetings. Prepared proceedings. Lead discussions.• Stepped in to instruct tennis classes when necessary.• Coordinated Junior Team tennis, Ladies Suburban & Ladies Singles matches. Scheduled players.

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Reporting:• Collaborated with the community cable news access, SWOCC studios, to promote municipal Adults 50 & Better programs.• Researched, prepared, and wrote original scripts appropriate for local television news.• On-air talent with consistent and confident delivery.Programs Assistant:• Created and designed the marketing aspects for senior programs and events including fliers, tickets, posters, and more.• Assisted the Senior Division Program Supervisor with coordination and development of the Senior Center and activities.• Developed Adults 50 & Better volunteer mailing list and implemented annual Volunteer Luncheon.• Sent mail and email merges with MS Word and Excel to send out marketing materials and party invitations.• Answered telephone calls with accurate information and directed calls to appropriate staff.• Supported the front desk staff in the Senior Center when needed. Renewed memberships, administered membership cards, swim cards, registered participants for numerous activities, and recorded daily cash transactions in RecTrac.• Assisted in the development of the Area Agency on Aging 1-B grant submission by calculating survey results, converting them into graphs and charts, and editing the final drafts.• Re-launched the Pickleball program. Coordinated Free Clinic with a representative from the USA Pickleball Association.• Revamped the Photography Club. Found professional photographers to lead monthly meetings.• Updated the information boards and fliers for new program sessions. Ensured that the event tickets and swim cards were up to date and plentiful.• Produced necessary materials for various events. Aided in the setup and teardown of multiple events.• Worked alongside other city employees to ensure they had all their proper documents for meetings and events. Participated in numerous communications meetings.• Restored the Adults 50 & Better section on the city website.

Southfield, Michigan

• Recruited potential candidates for Information Technology and Engineering opportunities for several Fortune 20 and 500 clients. Clients included AT&T, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, CareTech Solutions, Valassis, and more.• Worked for AT&T’s national team to find the right candidates for specific positions throughout the U.S.• Utilized SharePoint to access the company calendar, recruiting documents, Dealmaker/Epilink, MS Outlook, and other resources.• Used MS Outlook for emails, email merges, calendar updates, and task reminders.• Created email merges with MS Word and MS Excel and sent them through MS Outlook.• Sourced for resumes on Monster, Career Builder, Dice, Indeed, Linkedin and our internal system Dealmaker/Epilink.• Communicated effectively with candidates throughout the process.• Negotiated compensation with candidates to establish a mutually beneficial deal.• Formatted candidate resumes into AT&T’s preferred format.

Dearborn, Michigan

• Field reporter and on-air talent for local news events, community sports and charity events, and public interest stories.• Performed the roles of Producer, Writer, Reporter, and Editor for CDTV stories.• Production assistant to the Executive Producer.• Completed research and newsgathering for broadcast. Performed original script development.• Organized shoots and interviews. Conducted on-air interviews with diverse interviewees.• Logged video content. Transcribed interviews. Recorded voiceovers.• Committed scripts to memory. Performed impromptu standups.•. Created title graphics with Adobe Photoshop. Captured and edited segments with Avid, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere.• Guaranteed all production deadlines were met. Contributed during production meetings.

• Responsible for the instruction and development of junior tennis lessons.• Coordinated team tennis practices and matches.• Developed Summer Tennis marketing fliers.• Led weekly tennis matches against other local tennis clubs alongside the Head Tennis Professional.• Communicated effectively with the tennis athletes and their parents.• Collaborated with swim club management, members, and tennis director regarding daily activities.

Mount Pleasant Michigan

• Field reporter for CMUChippewas.com: Gymnastics Insider. Host for CMU Sports Zone aired on local cable news channel.• Originated interview questions and stand-ups for the Gymnastics Insider.• Shot b-roll and interviews. Logged video content.• Edited segments with Final Cut Pro.• Produced creative scripts for CMU Sports Zone. Committed scripts to memory. Performed impromptu standups.

Farmington Hills

• Worked on the production of the weekly LIVE Newscast.• Performed multiple roles: Producer, Writer, Live Anchor, Reporter, Camera Operator, Floor Manager, Editor, Audio Technician, Graphics Operator, and Technical Director.• Participated in weekly production meetings. Ensured all production deadlines were met.• Ran teleprompter during live and taped newscasts.• Operated the soundboard, CG’s, and cameras during live sporting events.• Produced original news segments related to the Farmington and Farmington Hills Community.• Committed scripts to memory• Shot b-roll.• Logged, transcribed, and edited segments with Avid and Final Cut Pro.

Bachelor Of Applied Arts, Communication, General

Activities and Societies: ~Moore Hall Television- Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts Department ~Chippewa Athletics- CMU Sports Zone.

Bachelor'S Degree