KENNETH BRYANT
Norristown,PA
Summary
Experienced Newscast Director with a deep understanding of risks, challenges, and production needs in the broadcasting industry. Nine years of hands-on experience and a proven track record in program management and team leadership. Skilled in cultivating high-performing teams dedicated to delivering top-notch work in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Newscast Director(Part-Time)
ABC6/WPVI
06.2020 - Current
- Directing live local newscasts and taped special programs using the Ross Overdrive production system
- Operate and manage sophisticated broadcast equipment using Overdrive coding, Sony MVS-7000x switcher, Cambotics robotic cameras, Chyron graphics, Calrec audio console for live and pre-recorded productions.
- Work closely with producers, camera operators, audio technicians, and other team members to execute the directorial vision and achieve production goals.
- Collaborate with the editorial and production staffs to execute error-free production in an Overdrive automated control room environment.
- Provide sound technical skills, communicate daily with producers for smart, effective use of studio team and bring a “can-do” approach to problem solving in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Contribute creative ideas for enhancing the visual appeal of broadcasts, including camera angles, shot composition, and graphic elements.
- Quickly identify and address technical issues during live broadcasts to minimize downtime and maintain the highest broadcast standards.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic television production environment, especially during breaking news situations.
- Work a flexible work schedule that may include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Newscast Director (Freelance)
PHL-17
12.2023 - Current
- Direct daily newscast and other live or taped programs
- Serve as television director for locally produced programs including, but not limited to: Newscasts, live events
- Code the daily newscast for Ross OverDrive
- Prepare show rundowns with camera blocking
- Direct live broadcasts, using Ross OverDrive and/or TD operating a manual switcher
- Coordinate with show producers during development and scriptwriting
- Provide creative and technical feedback to production manager to facilitate show growth and flexibility
- Experience with equipment Ross OverDrive, Ross Streamline, ENPS, and Bitcentral.
- Familiar with ENPS newsroom computer system desirable.
Show Director (Freelance)
NBC Sports
12.2024 - Current
- Use iNEWS (Newsroom Computer System) to create and edit the rundown
- Code in Ross Overdrive automation
- Oversee and facilitate production elements, including graphics, music, and all other related presentation elements
- Meet and coordinate production with show producers—liaison between producers and production
- Call and direct the different shows assigned
- Provide creative input, e.g., assists the Producer in creating the look of a show, including set design; suggests alternate shots; etc.
- Coordinate and communicate all technical and staging requirements to the production crew
- Track incidents for shows directed via Service Now
Director/Technical Director
WCIV/ABC4
10.2016 - 03.2020
- Direct any assigned newscasts (5PM,6PM,7PM, 11PM,5AM,7AM) manually via Ross Vision Switcher
- Called Show for 2 Camera Operators, controlling 4 in Studio Cameras, a Audio Operator, and Prompter Operator
- Conveyed clear, concise instructions regarding any breaking news or changes during the show to our team of camera operators. audio operator and prompter Operator
- Created and implemented logistical rundowns for each broadcast, which combine over four dozen in-house and national sources into a streamline newscast
- On the Ross Vision Switcher created graphic elements that keyed the over live source elements, saving the arrangements in 2 different ME Banks on a three ME Bank switcher, examples (OTS graphics over cameras, camera shot on one side / to live shot on the other side of a double box graphic etc)
- Supervised all production aspects of nightly and morning(when assigned) broadcast, airing on two networks
- Operated iNEWS Database software to arrange stories and elements including graphics, video clips, live sources, and studio cameras for assigned broadcast
- Worked with news department to create sponsored and story-specific graphics and pre-produced content before broadcast
- Train production crew in cameras, audio, graphics, etc
- Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which included creating graphics using Photoshop and Ross Expression system
- Fill in on an as-needed basis for audio, studio cameras and staging, and graphics creation
Intelligence Specialist
United States Navy
02.2010 - 04.2016
- Analyze intelligence data, breaking down the information to determine its usefulness in military planning
- From this intelligence data prepare materials that describe in detail the features of strategic and tactical areas all over the world
- Install,configure, upgrade, set up PKI's for personal use and incoming sailors, ensuring use of all
- SCIF computer software for drill weekend production
- Troubleshooting hardware and software components, testing for system malfunctions
- Receive, monthly topics to research and present drill weekend briefs
- Apply appropriate research guidance to fulfill document creation according to Officer in Charge's standards
- Attend seminars and/or training courses to acquire knowledge of Intelligence systems, networking applications and software
- Provide guidance or training to sailors with varying levels of computing skills to prevent recurrence of problems, or use of new hardware and/or software
- Perform varied research and periodical searches presenting daily weekend briefs to identify current military trends and current events.
Intelligence Liaison Officer
Kandahar Air Force Base
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Perform varied research and periodical searches to identify current military threats, objectives and resolution for Task Force Commander ,in a joint information operations intelligence center
- Receive, respond to, and ensure resolution of all types to keep intelligence production going forward for US and foreign personnel
- Personally respond or refer military personnel to appropriate resource for inquiry or resolution of problem, and coordinating problem resolution as necessary
- Apply appropriate security measures consistent with approved security standards when receiving gas reimbursement for living quarters, weekly work center cleaning and when work center was transferred to other side of base
- Attend seminars and/or training to acquire knowledge of base security procedures, Intelligence systems, networking applications and software
- Provide guidance or training to Military personnel with varying levels of computing skills to prevent recurrence of problems, or use of new hardware and/or software
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Broadcasting Television and Multi Media
Temple Unversity
Philadelphia, PA05.2006
Skills
- Photoshop, Analyst, Audio, broadcast,
- Broadcasting, hardware, directing, features,
- Graphics, director, materials, networking,
- Personnel, cameras, presenting, problem
- Resolution, producer, receiving, research,
- Seminars, scripts, sound, strategic, Supervisor,
- Troubleshoot, Troubleshooting, upgrade,
- Vision, website
- Excellent computer, and knowledge of iNews
- Excellent Ross OverDrive, Ross Streamline, ENPS, Bitcentral knowledge
- Good conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Able to sit at a desk for long periods of time and operate keyboard
Affiliations
https://youtube.com/watch?v=01vSn3HfSaA&si=tJrbLUNkVJAuLIfn
https://youtu.be/bq0JyvH0id8
Timeline
Show Director (Freelance)
NBC Sports
12.2024 - Current
Newscast Director (Freelance)
PHL-17
12.2023 - Current
Newscast Director(Part-Time)
ABC6/WPVI
06.2020 - Current
Director/Technical Director
WCIV/ABC4
10.2016 - 03.2020
Intelligence Liaison Officer
Kandahar Air Force Base
05.2012 - 01.2013
Intelligence Specialist
United States Navy
02.2010 - 04.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Broadcasting Television and Multi Media
Temple Unversity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfZ4WoOLXlc
One Air Check and One Director Call
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