Dwight Williams's Bio:
Dwight Williams's Experience:
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Production Director at Sinclair Broadcast Group - ABC/ NBC/ FOX Television & Digital Programming
January 2020 - January 2021 | Johnstown, PADirected and TD'd any assigned newscasts and productions; Maintained production studio and control room; Shot and edited daily news assignments for broadcast and digital platforms meeting tight deadlines; Conducted interviews when necessary in the story gathering process; Gathered all elements needed for stories; Put together story packages; shot VO’s, SOT’s; Operated cellular driven transmission/live streaming equipment; Communicated with News management on a regular basis, including when out in the field; Partnered with Multimedia Journalists as needed; Managed general upkeep of assigned company vehicle and equipment; Worked with video newsgathering equipment such as lighting, microphones, and tripods; Full working knowledge of file based media management for in the field content sharing.
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Production Director at Tegna, Inc. - NBC/ FOX Television & Digital Programming
January 2018 - September 2018 | Knoxville, TNDirected live newscasts and other productions using Sony ELC Production Automation; Responsible for coding and punching locally produced content; Worked closely with news producers to deliver compelling content to viewers; Provided technical support and executed live productions across multiple platforms; Assisted with occasional remote productions. Operated robotic, studio, jib, and remote cameras; Prepared lights, monitors and tested mics/ifbs for live newscasts and studio productions; Operated audio, graphics, and teleprompter; Coordinated live shots during broadcast; Performed floor manager duties during live and taped productions; Maintained studio facilities and remote equipment regularly.
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Production Director at Nexstar Broadcasting Group - ABC/ CBS Television & Digital Programming
June 2015 - June 2017 | Johnson City, TNDirected live newscasts using the Grass Valley Group Ignite automated productions system, taped webcasts, cut ins, local programs and edited news, entertainment, and promotional packages for ABC and CBS networks; Non-linear editing of episodic promos into Florical playback system; Various other duties that included Robotic Studio Cameras, Master Control, Audio, and Ingest; Utilized skills as a problem solver and quick thinker, using technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arose during live productions.
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Production Director at Truth Broadcasting - Radio/TV/Digital Media Group
November 2011 - October 2014 | Winston-Salem, NCSocial 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.
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Studio Facilitator at ECHO Network - NPR Radio
December 2011 - May 2014 | Winston-Salem, NCPodcast studio session management and creative 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.
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Production Assistant at Hearst Television - NBC Television & Digital Programming
November 2012 - August 2013 | Winston-Salem, NCVideo Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro); Studio and ENG Camera Operations; Control Room; Audio; Lighting Equipment; Teleprompter; Switcher; Newsroom Floor Direction; Digital Media Operations
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Network Coordinator at IMG Media - Play-by-Play
August 2012 - March 2013 | Winston-Salem, NCNCAA Sports live broadcast technical direction
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Videographer at CGI Communications - Marketing Firm
May 2007 - August 2007 | Rochester, NYCreated long form videos, marketing presentations and other unique special projects; Studio and Location Camera Operator; Determined camera angles, lighting and set arrangement; Director of Photography for nationally broadcast commercials
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Senior Editor/ Segment Producer/ Camera Operator at Spotlight MultiMedia
August 2005 - July 2006 | Los Angeles, CAWorked with management to develop ideas, and the organizing and implementing of those ideas; Extensive use of Final Cut Studio for video editing and DVD authoring; Camera Operator for celebrity interviews & special events
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Production Assistant at American Video Group
January 2003 - June 2004 | Los Angeles, CAOn-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; Assisted in the Film and Video Equipment Rental Department
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Mixshow DJ/ Announcer at Horizon Fun F/X
March 1996 - June 2001 | Rochester, NYIn charge of programming and music selection; Announced promotions and introduced songs
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Brand Manager/ Imaging Producer/ Air Talent at Voiceweb - IT/Software Development Firm
May 1998 - January 2001 | Rochester, NYStation imaging; Produced and provided voice talent for prerecorded messages, menu prompts, and other audio segments; Edited and mixed various audio segments; Hosted live-to-air programs; Extensive use of Digidesign ProTools; Worked with all departments to facilitate content development and production
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Studio Board Operator/ On-Air Talent at WPXY-FM - CBS Radio
May 1997 - July 2000 | Rochester, NYBoard Operator (in-studio & remote broadcasts); Weekend announcer; Various production/ editing/ prep for the morning show; Prepared written responses and requests to other divisions regarding inquiries; Extensive use of Broadcast Electronics Audio Vault systems and Digidesign ProTools; Experience with COMREX, ISDN and TELCO systems; Call screener
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Studio Board Operator/ On-Air Talent at WWWG-AM
February 1996 - June 1998 | Rochester, NYStudio board operations for local and syndicated programming; Transmitter operation and monitoring (log updates of all procedures)- FCC certified; Downloaded, backed up, and exported network programs via satellite; Hosted live-to-air programs
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Studio Board Operator/ On-Air Talent at WBER-FM
March 1995 - February 1996 | Rochester, NYAssisted with station promotions; Hosted live-to-air daily program; Commercial scripting and production
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Editor/ Camera Operator/ On-Air Talent at WVT- TV 20 - FOX Television
July 1993 - October 1994 | Roanoke Rapids, NCStudio camera operations; Extensive use of linear video editing systems; Prepared station commercials for broadcast; Hosted live-to-tape programs in-studio and on-location
Dwight Williams's Education:
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Columbia College-Hollywood
Concentration: Cinematography and Film/Television Production -
Long Beach City College
Concentration: Radio & Television Production, Digital Media -
Monroe Community College
Concentration: Radio/TV Production and Mass Communication
Dwight Williams's Interests & Activities:
Video Editing & Production; DJ Mixing & Intelligent Lighting; Home Theater Installation & Calibration