Resume - Brad W. Wright

Objective:
To obtain a position in the field of video and media technology for an employer which fosters a highly creative working environment, while at the same time maintaining a strict level of high quality.
       
Experience:
August 2000 - Present
The Weather Channel
Atlanta, GA
  Video Editor
 
  • Responsible for preparation of daily news video
  • Responsible for production of specialized content, including seasonal specials and packages for air.
  • Involved in all aspects of content creation, including video selection, graphic creation, sound design, and overall style and look of production.
  • Won Telly Award for editing on the production "Season of Fury", documenting the 2005 hurricane season.
  • Most recent project has been editing The Weather Channel's newest long form program, "Forecast Earth".
  • Work is created primarily using Final Cut Pro, along with Motion, Live Type, and Soundtrack.  All productions are aired off of a production server, eliminating the need to air from tape. 
 
February 2000 - August 2000
Projections, Inc.
Norcross, GA
  Video Editor
 
  • Responsible for the creation of a wide variety of productions for corporate use, including employee training and labor relations.
  • Experience with client relations.  I was responsible for presenting the product to the client during various stages of production, and to work with the client in order to bring about the desired final product.
  • Productions were completed using the Accom Stratosphere non-linear editing system.  Productions were finalized on Betacam SP.
 
August 1999 - February 2000
Prestige Vision 4
Cumming, GA
  Production Specialist
 
  • Responsibilities included the shooting and editing of local commercial spots, live-to-tape coverage of local events, as well as shooting local news stories.
  • Responsible for maintaining production equipment and production vehicles.
  • Editing was done using a linear interface with the DVCPRO format.
 
February 1999 - August 2000
WSB-TV
Atlanta, GA
  Video Editor
 
  • Responsible for editing daily news VOs, SOTs, and PKGs.
  • Worked as a contractor.
  • Editing was done using a linear interface with both Betacam SP and SX formats.
Education:
April 10 - December 10, 2007
Kennesaw State University - Contnuing Ed.
Kennesaw, GA
  Kennesaw Internet Professional Certificate
 
  • Web Development certificate program.  Intensive 8 month training program in Web Design and related technology.
  • Gained experience in a wide variety of development software, including Dreamweaver, Flash, and Photoshop.
  • Gained experience in a wide variety of programming languages, including HTML, CSS, Javascript, Actionscript, and PHP.
 
1998
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA
  BS Journalism - Telecommunication Arts
   
Interests: I am interested in learning about and working with new technologies and trends in the industry, including high definition video production as well as online content delivery.  I am also interested in other aspects of the production process, from writing and producing a project to the design and implementation of graphic packages.  
   
References: References are available upon request.

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