Dwight Williams

Dwight Williams

Production Manager | Creative Director | Air Talent | Social Media Content Producer

Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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Summary

Objective:


To obtain a position in Broadcast Media specifically in the area of content production and marketing.

Technical Skills:

Extensive knowledge of PC and Mac operating systems as well as expertise in tape-less workflows, file-based video codecs and conversions, Adobe Creative Suite (concentrations: Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition), Final Cut Pro, AVID, Edius, Cinema 4D, Chyron Lyric, Miranda Vertigo, ENPS and Bit Central server systems, Wide Orbit, Control Room automation such as Sony ELC, Ross Overdrive, Grass Valley Ignite, Florical Systems, Simian, AudioVault

Business Skills:

- Station marketing/promotion/brand management.
- Execute brand message across all media platforms.
- Creative writing and conceptualization.
- Willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines.
- Able to work efficiently in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with producers.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving skills, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary Requirement:

Starting minimum of $32,000 annually after taxes and deductions.

Experience

2015 Jun - 2017 Jun
Production Director - ABC/ CBS Television
Nexstar Broadcast Group / Johnson City, TN
- Direct live newscasts using the Grass Valley Group Ignite automated productions system, taped webcasts, cut ins, local programs and edit news, entertainment, and promotional packages for ABC and CBS networks
- Non-linear editing of episodic promos into Florical playback system.
- Various other duties that include Robotic Studio Cameras, Master Control, Audio, and Ingest.
- Utilize skills as a problem solver and quick thinker, using technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live productions.
2011 Nov - 2014 Oct
Production Director
Truth Broadcasting Corporation / Winston Salem, NC

Social Media/ Digital Content Manager; Commercial voiceover, imaging, editing, and production (Adobe Audition CC); talk show preparation; control room board operations; Call Screener for nationally syndicated talk show "The Line of Fire" with Dr. Michael Brown; copy/ script writing; Production Manager for Truth Digital Media & Truth Television Studios; Ensure effective interaction between the control room and multiple departments across the organization; Organize and execute advertisements procured by the Sales department; Produce promotions by organizing, writing, shooting video, editing, arranging and making creative decisions regarding the assigned promotions; Manage the workflow of projects and address all challenges to keep projects moving ahead to completion while meeting all assigned deadlines; Use SEO strategies when producing content to maximize traffic benefits; Proactively offered ideas for improvements.

2011 Jan - 2014 Aug
Studio Facilitator
ECHO Network / Winston Salem, NC

Studio recording facilitation and direction.

StoryLine is a volunteer-led effort to collect and share the stories of everyday people in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County. The project was initiated to honor the rich diversity of voices throughout our community and to celebrate our history, hopes and common humanity. The stories will be collected via the Story Bus, a mobile recording studio that will travel to community events, churches, diverse neighborhoods, schools and other venues.

2012 Nov - 2013 Aug
WXII-12 Production Assistant
Hearst Television (NBC) / Winston Salem, NC

Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro); Studio Camera Operations; Control Room; Audio; Lighting; Newsroom Floor Direction

2012 Aug - 2013 Mar
Network Coordinator
IMG Media Worldwide / Winston Salem, NC

NCAA Sports broadcast coordination

2007 May - 2007 Aug
Videographer
CGI Communications / Rochester, NY

- Studio and Location Camera Operator

- Director of Photography for nationally broadcasted commercials

2005 Aug - 2006 Jul
Senior Editor/ Segment Producer/ Camera Operator
Spotlight MultiMedia LLC / Los Angeles, CA

- Extensive use of Final Cut Studio for video editing and DVD authoring

- Camera Operator for celebrity interviews & special events

2003 Jan - 2004 Jun
Production Assistant
American Video Group / Los Angeles, CA

- On-set Production Assistant for clients such as VH1, MTV, etc.

- Celebrity interviews and infomercial productions

- CD-R, DVD, Video dubbing (3/4, beta SP, VHS, and all digital formats)

- Studio/ Location Lighting; Boom Mic Operation; set-up and break down of all video and sound equipment for location shoots

- Assistant in Film and Video Equipment Rental Department

1996 Mar - 2001 Jun
Disc Jockey
Horizon Fun F/X / Rochester, NY

- In charge of programming and music selection

- Announce promotions and introduce songs

1996 Feb - 1998 Jun
Studio Board Operator/ On-Air Talent
WWWG-AM / Rochester, NY

- Studio board operations for local and syndicated programming

- Transmitter operation and monitoring (log updates of all procedures)- FCC certified

- Download, back up, and export network programs via satellite

- Host live-to-air programs

1995 Mar - 1996 Feb
Studio Board Operator/ On-Air Talent
WBER-FM / Rochester, NY

- Assisted with station promotions

- Hosted live-to-air daily program

- Commercial scripting and production

1993 Jul - 1994 Oct
Editor/ Camera Operator/ On-Air Talent
WVT- TV 20 / Roanoke Rapids, NC

- Studio camera operations

- Extensive use of linear video editing systems

- Prepare station commercials for broadcast

- Host live-to-tape programs in-studio and on-location

Studio Board Operator/ On-Air Talent
CBS Radio/ WPXY-FM / Rochester, NY

- Board Operator (in-studio & remote broadcasts)

- Weekend overnight announcer

- Various production/ editing/ prep for the morning show

- Prepared written responses and requests to other divisions regarding inquiries

- Extensive use of Audio Vault and Pro Tools

- Experience with ISDN and TELCO systems

- Call screener

Brand Manager/ Production & Imaging/ Air Talent
Voiceweb Corporation / Rochester, NY

- Station imaging

- Produce and provide voice talent for prerecorded messages, menu prompts, and other audio segments

- Edit and mix various audio segments

- Host live-to-air programs

- Extensive use of Digidesign ProTools

Education

Monroe Community College
Radio Production, Television Production, Mass Communication
Long Beach City College
Radio Production, Television Production, Digital Media Production
Columbia College-Hollywood
Editing, Cinematography, Video Production