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NewsNationProducer, NewsNation
Jan. 2023New York, United States
WNYT NewsChannel 13Assistant News Director
Jan. 2019 - Jan. 2023Albany, New YorkAsst. News Director at NBC-affiliate in New York's state capital, overseeing all editorial production and planning for legacy market leader. Manage story content across all shows with emphasis on maintaining and developing station’s trusted brand. Work closely with reporter/photographer crews on assignments, to ensure story focus meets identified brand filters. Responsible for conveying reporters’ editorial focus and progress to producers, to facilitate communication between field and studio. Oversee copy-editing, plus show blocking and graphics assist to help maximize showcasing.
Time Warner CableExecutive Producer, NY1 and “NY1 Live At Ten"
Oct. 2017 - Dec. 2018New York, New YorkExecutive Producer overseeing editorial production for 24/7 news channel covering New York City news. Managed crews covering all five boroughs with heavy emphasis on breaking news with live, wall to wall coverage. Also played key role in launching daily, live evening newscast: helping develop show format, blocking, set design and graphic look. Involved in daily editorial decision-making; story selection and enterprising. Oversaw team of writers and producers with copy-editing and editorial decisions. Worked with reporters in field with scripts and packages.
WGCL/CBS46Sr. Executive Producer
Nov. 2016 - Oct. 2017Greater Atlanta AreaSenior Executive Producer overseeing all newcasts for Top Ten Market CBS network affiliate. Oversaw 100+ newsroom staff with special focus on reporters, producers and writers. Strong emphasis on live, breaking news. Oversaw writing, editing and producing scripts, news packages and newscasts, both in studio and in the field. Also supervised daily performance, hiring and personnel issues. Team leader and motivator, optimizing staff talents and productivity. Responsible for producer scheduling and show coverage; while fulfilling company emphasis on budgeting and scheduling efficiency- maximizing most economical show coverage. Responsible for copy-editing across all shows from 4p to 11p: anchor scripts as well as reporters’ copy. Final eye on all supers and show banners. Involved in daily editorial decision-making; story selection and enterprising. Also heavily involved in managing show blocking and graphic design. Managed breaking news coverage- playing critical role in prioritizing and getting on the air. Rewrote company Producer Guide, updating best practices. Also developed training materials for Producers, Reporters, Anchors and On-Air Meteorologists to ensure consistent quality across all positions. Trained as INEWS Power User, adapting INEWS best practices to current needs of news operation.
The Weather ChannelExecutive Producer, "23.5° With Sam Champion"
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2016Executive Producer for all shows hosted by anchor Sam Champion, including talk show interviewing celebrities, thought leaders, and innovators on topics of science, technology, climate and the environment.
Wrote all anchor copy, researched and booked guests and wrote interview packets. Performed line producer duties, blocking show, implementing show look and graphic design. Strategizing digital content on social media accounts for maximum reach. Oversaw staff of 7 booking and segment producers, with editorial guidance and vision. Developed innovative virtual office, facilitating the hiring and retaining of segment producers from across the country, while minimizing staffing costs. Responsible for annual show budget, managing expenditures and achieving budget goals within strict limits. Created set design and "black box" show look, with duplicate sets in Atlanta and New York to best avail booking opportunities, maximizing aesthetic effect with minimal budget. Through networking efforts, secured NYC studio location at half the price of commercial studios. Shot on Sony PXW-X70 cameras, at far less cost than full-size studio cameras, without sacrificing quality of production look. Played key role in promotional efforts for show: social media strategizing and implementation. Developing Twitter, Facebook and live Facebook streaming for marketing purposes.
The Weather ChannelExecutive Producer, "AMHQ"
Jan. 2014 - Nov. 2015Executive Producer at The Weather Channel, involved in all aspects of editorial production for "AMHQ with Sam Champion". Daily responsibilities involved editorial content and decision-making, heavy emphasis on breaking news, live coverage, copy-editing and story-telling, show blocking and design. Oversee social media unit, growing social accounts from zero start-up to six figure followers; establishing show Facebook and Twitter accounts as valuable content sources. Involved in all decisions of show start-up from set design, graphic look, talent, camera and set blocking. Created and developed branded show segments allowing network sponsorship opportunities. Oversaw staff of 25+ in editorial functions, job responsibilities, staffing and scheduling. Involved in daily social media promotion for anchor Sam Champion as well as show and network-wide social media promotions and branding campaigns. Involved in show marketing and promotions to help develop name recognition and viewer tune-in for new show.
ABC NewsCoordinating Producer
Oct. 2006 - Jan. 2014New York, New YorkPeabody Award and Four-Time National Emmy Award wins, as producer for ABC News Weather Editor Sam Champion. During tenure, "Good Morning America" made history, ascending to #1 morning program, ending "Today Show's" 17-year dominance. Produced all taped spots, remotes and studio segments for ABC News Weather unit and ABC News Weather Editor Sam Champion, on "Good Morning America" and ABC News & digital platforms. Responsibilities included vivid story-telling and writing, shooting and writing all unit's stories, from breaking news to sweeps to features and all social media postings; seeking and pitching fresh story angles; booking compelling sources for optimal story-telling; handling editorial production; coordinating staff. Produced GMA and ABC News live remotes covering breaking news, features and specials. Extensive live remote production in the most challenging of environments. On live remotes, assisted in technical field operations as well as all editorial functions. Originated and developed GMA studio series "Just One Thing” on environmental topics through innovative editorial presentation. ABC News editorial contributor to ABC News/Yahoo! News Digital collaboration, the #1 online news destination with 100 Million visitors a month. Developed and maintained social media platforms for ABC Anchor Sam Champion: Facebook, Google Plus and Twitter accounts. Helped grow Facebook and Twitter into six-figure followers. AWARDS:
* Emmy: Nat'l Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, 2012-2013. "Outstanding Morning Program".
* Peabody Award, 2012. "Coverage Of Superstorm Sandy", ABC News.
* Emmy: Nat’l Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences, 2008-2009. “Outstanding Morning Program”.
* Emmy: Nat’l Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences, 2007-2008. “Outstanding Morning Program”.
* Emmy: Nat’l Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences, 2006- 2007.“Outstanding Morning Program”.
WABC-TVSenior Producer
Feb. 1997 - Oct. 2006New York, New York* Peabody, Emmy and Writers Guild of America award wins. * Line Producer and Specials Producer for #1 rated broadcast news operation in New York City “Eyewitness News”, the Flagship ABC O & O. * Line produced top-rated “Eyewitness News” programs. Wrote and produced news specials and long-form prime-time specials, managed and produced location shooting, oversaw ENG edit . Also field-produced live remotes for all news programs on WABC-TV. * Responsible for editorial content, compelling and accurate copywriting, story production, show blocking and design. Managed newscast’s writing staff and field correspondents. * Emphasis on live, breaking news as well as excellent production, writing and copy-editing skills. AWARDS:
* NY Emmy Nomination, 2003-2004. “Outstanding Environmental Programming”
* NY Emmy Award, 2002-2003. “Outstanding Entertainment Programming”
* Peabody Award, 2001. “Coverage of September 11, 2001”, ABC News
Syndicated series- Co-Production Court TV/New Line MediaSenior Producer, "Inside America's Courts"
Jun. 1995 - Mar. 1997New York, New York* Producer for daily syndicated news magazine show. Aired in 116 domestic and international markets. * Instrumental in show start-up, editorial content, copy-writing, story ideas, production and graphic design. * Managed staff of 50+.
WCBS-TV (CBS)Producer
Aug. 1992 - Jun. 1995New York, New York* Line producer for morning and weekend newscasts. * NY Emmy Nomination, 1993. “Outstanding Coverage Of Breaking News”.
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