Patrick Santomauro Email & Phone Number

Kenilworth, Nj, Us

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Executive Producer - NJ Business Beat- Created, developed and launched the station's first and only business news program for YouTube and broadcast- Designed and supervised graphics package and music overhaul entering Season 3- Attract sponsors to financially support the program with new hires, field shoots and other improvements- Manage editorial planning and oversee rundown creation and editing- Build a supportive and collaborative environment for two direct reports… Show more Executive Producer - NJ Business Beat- Created, developed and launched the station's first and only business news program for YouTube and broadcast- Designed and supervised graphics package and music overhaul entering Season 3- Attract sponsors to financially support the program with new hires, field shoots and other improvements- Manage editorial planning and oversee rundown creation and editing- Build a supportive and collaborative environment for two direct reports through communication and guidance- Budget for and direct on-site field shoots to improve quality of program- Create SEO tags, metadata, descriptions and titles for all digital assets including full episodes and clips- Research business statistics, reports and trends to enhance viewer understanding of complex topics- Outline and request graphics weekly to improve visual offerings in the program- Developed new social media strategy during Season 3 with improved visuals on all platformsSenior Broadcast Producer - NJ Spotlight News- Manage daily rundown creation and delivery- Edit and approve reporter scripts- Write and copy edit anchor reads- Oversee and approve producer edits of VOs, VOSOTs and interviews- Coordinate live broadcast and digital events such as election night coverage- Contribute editorial ideas during planning meetings- Assisting in development of newscast overhaul to debut in Summer or Fall 2023- Interviewed potential new hires and collaborated with senior managers to choose candidates Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Managed content strategy for top-rated newscast in nation’s #2 media market- Wrote copy and edited video for lead stories and promoted content- Edited and gave final approval for dozens of scripts, videos and graphics each week - Pitched and developed “digital only” stories, polls and user experiences- Increased pageviews, app downloads and ratings through digital and TV promotion- Designed, built and implemented new templates for touch screen monitor- Trained… Show more - Managed content strategy for top-rated newscast in nation’s #2 media market- Wrote copy and edited video for lead stories and promoted content- Edited and gave final approval for dozens of scripts, videos and graphics each week - Pitched and developed “digital only” stories, polls and user experiences- Increased pageviews, app downloads and ratings through digital and TV promotion- Designed, built and implemented new templates for touch screen monitor- Trained producers and managers to use new set designs Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

- Wrote, edited and published stories for television and digital platforms- Assisted field and in-house reporters with story research- Converted on-air reporter stories into digital-ready packages

Greater Boston Area

- Responsible for choosing, writing, and editing all stories in the 10pm and 11pm shows- Pitched, edited, wrote and approved reporter packages for early newscasts- Contacted social media followers to find exclusive stories and gather eyewitness video- Trained new producers and writers- Showcased important or viral stories by creating special graphic opens and using unique newsroom locations- Motivated producers and writers to improve newscast quality and individual… Show more - Responsible for choosing, writing, and editing all stories in the 10pm and 11pm shows- Pitched, edited, wrote and approved reporter packages for early newscasts- Contacted social media followers to find exclusive stories and gather eyewitness video- Trained new producers and writers- Showcased important or viral stories by creating special graphic opens and using unique newsroom locations- Motivated producers and writers to improve newscast quality and individual performance Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

- Created and led a research-focused newscast driven by the interests of our viewers- Wrote three new digital stories every day and added video, graphics and related links- Studied Facebook audience insights to maximize viewer engagement and strengthen post reach- Tracked Twitter analytics to attract new followers, capitalize on impressions, and send targeted, creative tweets- Developed and fostered relationships with contacts in law enforcement, government, theme parks, schools… Show more - Created and led a research-focused newscast driven by the interests of our viewers- Wrote three new digital stories every day and added video, graphics and related links- Studied Facebook audience insights to maximize viewer engagement and strengthen post reach- Tracked Twitter analytics to attract new followers, capitalize on impressions, and send targeted, creative tweets- Developed and fostered relationships with contacts in law enforcement, government, theme parks, schools and space agencies- Captured, emphasized and utilized the personalities of our news team to create a lasting connection with our viewers- Took initiative to provide exclusive local content to national affiliates and networks Show less

Palm Springs, Ca

- Responsible for writing all stories and creating all graphics in a daily, hour-long newscast - Managed, wrote and updated “teaseable” stories on four websites- Wrote newscast promotions to air during network programming- Led and inspired morning newscast team by delivering constructive criticism to strengthen newscasts and producers- Innovated weekly newscast segments that successfully attracted television viewers and online users