Conner Borgelt
Lancaster
Summary
Emmy-nominated Newscast Director with a proven track record at WGAL-TV, enhancing broadcast quality through expert management of production teams and innovative use of Grass Valley Ignite as a Super-user. Excelled in multitasking and organization, seamlessly integrating technology and creativity. Skilled in all production positions, constantly working on new self-lead projects that lead to collaboration between departments to significantly elevate on-air product.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Newscast Director
WGAL-TV
09.2019 - Current
• Direct and lead production team during nightly news programs while working hand-in-hand with producers to create the best on-air product
• Utilize Grass Valley Ignite to code all elements of a newscast
• Work with Vega robotic cameras and Win-Plus AI prompter
• Train new directors in methods that combine manual and automated practices
• Build and test new code within Ignite program to then green light its use amongst all directors
Production Crew Member
Arizona PBS
01.2016 - 12.2018
• Operated Sony MVS 8000 3-ME to manage live broadcasts for evening news
• Managed sound mixing on Studer Vista 5 M3 for both live and recorded productions
• Utilized Chyron Lyric for graphics
• Managed floor operations for local and national programming, including controlling the ETC ION • Lighting Board and micing talent
Manually ran cameras and prompter
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Mass Communication And Media Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2018
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nomination - 2024
Additional Information
Grass Valley Ignite
ENPS
HATMOS Sequencer
BitCentral
SONY 8000 3-ME Switcher
Wheatstone audio mixer
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Newscast Director
WGAL-TV
09.2019 - Current
Production Crew Member
Arizona PBS
01.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor Of Arts - Mass Communication And Media Studies
Arizona State University
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