Nicholas Beard Email & Phone Number

• Plan, develop, and implement programming for the Public Information Office and Chatham County Government TV
• Research, develop, write, produce, and edit original content/stories for regular government newscasts, short- and long-form programs, news releases, articles, fact sheets, and public service announcements for social.
• Create video content and design graphics for county police department and emergency management agency for use on social media, billboards, and materials
• Operate drone and interpret footage to assess damage from severe whether, as well as county construction and tower surveillance

Savannah, Georgia Area

• Arranged and operated manual cameras and microphones in a live studio setting (WTOC-11)
• Created still and motion graphics, operated audio board, and adjusted sound levels
• Edited voiceovers, sound bites, and packages using various industry standard nonlinear editing software

• Directed talent and production crew during daily live news broadcast (WSAV News 3)
• Controlled electronic and manual cameras, as well as maintained proper lighting
• Helped evening producer write segment pieces for late broadcasts

• Operated studio cameras for live broadcast of national show
• Provided broadcast quality video and audio editing utilizing industry standard hardware and software
• Used Adobe Creative Suite to enhance production quality and incorporate graphics

• Managed operations for multiple departments while directing a sales force comprised of 40 associates and six department managers
• Conducted weekly sales meetings and provided continuous mentoring sessions for individual team members
• Performed annual performance evaluations and coach associates regarding areas of improvement