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·Using experienced news judgement, gather high-quality video and audio for stories in the field and in studio, primarily consisting of formal and informal interviews and gathering b-roll footage; may work with a reporter, producer or alone on short and long-form stories·Conduct live newsgathering and field editing from ENG satellite truck·Advanced skills with hand-held and stationary shooting with a broadcast quality EFP or studio camera, audio and lighting·Perform non-linear editing of video and audio, and produce graphics· Shoot still photos for web use· Convert stories for web use and audio for radio use· Coordinate the logging and archiving of b-roll and interviews· Actively engage in daily news planning meetings. Work with editors, producers and reporters to plan how a story will be covered visually.· Engage in long-term planning for special coverage, such as elections· Communicate effectively with reporters, producers and editors·Participate in pre-production development and planning and post-production analysis; critique sessions with program producers and directors, providing the technical expertise needed to maximize production effectiveness· Help teach reporters and producers how to shoot and edit their own packages as needed, and give feedback to reporters on shooting and editing· Help establish technical and aesthetic standards for shooting and editing video, considering visual and audio· Perform technical evaluation of program recordings to assure compliance with station and network technical standards

•Record news events•Understand and practice ethical journalism•Gather news facts and create compelling stories when on assignment with or without a reporter•Work with daily deadlines•Edit video for broadcast and website•Responsible for daily operation of all ENG equipment including ENG cameras, portable VTR, ENG editing gear, audio, lighting and microwave equipment•Operate motor vehicles and live trucks•Perform other related duties to ensure high quality news coverage•Thorough understanding of computer technology as it relates to non-linear editing and HD photography•Familiarity with social media such as Facebook and Twitter

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:Trains, coaches and develops associates in each department to ensure customers receive excellent service and can easily find the merchandise they need. Additionally, provides valuable input into merchandising decisions to the Store Management Team and Operations Team. Have strong overall product knowledge and the ability to lead and develop others. Supervise the work activities of Associates, Communicates store objectives to Associates using the appropriate programs and tools, trains and develops Associates within the work team, through the management of training calendar and curriculum. Engages in coaching for the development of Associates. Participates in the interview process for hiring of new Associates and partner with store management on recommendations. Provides input into appropriate discipline decisions related to Associates. Provides input to performance appraisals and make recommendations on promotion of those in area.

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:Conducted monthly site inspections of all security accounts within assigned area of responsibility. Ensured security officer compliance with all policies and procedures, as directed. Conducted specific site related training for officers at their assigned job location to cover all facets of the officers’ duties and responsibilities. Counseled officers on various issues such as appearance, poor attendance, job performance and customer service. Assisted office personnel with payroll input, uniform inventory and re-supply, inspects company vehicles for damage, excessive ware and ensures all required maintenance is completed when needed to ensure maximum serviceability of vehicles. Knowledgeable of customer’s service expectations by knowing the customer’s key result areas. Proactively prevented security problems instead of correcting these problems after they occur. Stood post at client locations on an as needed basis or as extra support, occasionally for more than 50 % of the workweek. Occasionally performed other administrative or security professional-level work on an as-needed basis.

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:Served as the Navy’s professional photographer, operating different kinds of still and video equipment on a variety of assignments. Covered news events, ceremonies, accident investigations and provide photography for release to Navy and civilian publications or for use in Navy historical documents. Work included portrait photography, photographic copying, aerial photography for map making and reconnaissance, scanning and editing of digital video images along with the production of training films, video news reports and all other types of audiovisual work. Along with the training provided to support all aspects of photographic laboratory work. Received additional training in the troubleshooting and repair and maintenance of photographic equipment and camera repair.

Journalism

Journalism

Bachelor, Journalism