Adobe Premiere Pro
Chris Samuels
Media Producer
Johannesburg
Summary
With a background in journalism and commercial production, I've spent the last four years working in a high-pressure broadcast environment, where I've learned that there are no professional limits to what I can achieve.I enjoy learning and being challenged, with a positive 'Can do' mentality and a delightful personality and demeanor. I can fairly state that I perform well under pressure, and working individually and as part of a team is definitely invaluable experience.I am a people person, humble, organized, and highly attentive; I attempt to handle any concerns but am not hesitant to seek help when necessary.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Commercial Producer
ENCA
Johannesburg
09.2019 - Current
- Booking and confirming all resources and equipment required for recordings.
- Booking and confirming locations or studios for recordings.
- Booking and managing all voice-over recordings.
- Booking and confirming guests for interviews.
- Sourcing of relevant visual material for post-production processes whether through internal resources or the shooting of fresh content.
- Managing on-location and studio recordings.
- Ensuring all administrative tasks are up to date (eg, Weekly FCC sheets, promo FCC sheets and music cue sheets for various productions).
- Assisting the Executive Producer in driving production timelines and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Fact-checking and research.
- Assist in the writing of weekly digital and social media materials for various productions.
- Assisting with writing of scripts (long and short format).
- Ensuring timely delivery of programmes to relevant stakeholders and platforms.
- Ensuring budgets are adhered to and all project stakeholders are paid timeously and accurately.
- Editing programmes down to duration.
- Establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships with Independent producers, clients, account executives, commissioning editors and other stakeholders.
- Assuming critical liaison between the channel and content supplier.
- Demonstrating company values and fostering a creative culture amongst peers and independent producers.
- Ensuring supporting teams are sufficiently informed to maximize on sales and marketing potential of shows.
- Pre-production, production and post-production.
- Communication.
- Cut delivery times through proactive tracking and monitoring of project timelines and aggressive pursuit of customer approval of digital and print files.
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publication and all e-Media platforms.
- Streamlined operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
- Led implementation of best practices to support customer service satisfaction initiatives.
- Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
Newsroom Producer and Reporter Intern
ENCA
Johannesburg
01.2018 - Current
- Research and fact-checking for interviews
- Conducting interviews telephonically prior to camera interviews
- Script writing according to visuals using Dalet
- Packaging content for on-air broadcasts
- Working with a camera crew to create visually impactful stories
- Sourcing human interest stories
- Investigating local political and social stories
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Communications Intern
South African Qualifications Authority, SAQA
Pretoria
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Prepared social media posts and videos with eye for viral content strategies.
- Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
- Proofread and edited materials prepared by all staff to check and correct spelling, grammar, and style.
- Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
- Built strong relationships with media outlets and communications professionals to expand personal network.
- Created media kits and utilized promotional materials to meet specific strategic initiatives.
- Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
- Wrote and distributed press releases and social media content for clients and company.
- Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
- Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
- Wrote press releases and other materials utilizing SEO practices.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
- Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports to analyze impact of PR efforts.
- Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
- Increased revenues and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns.
- Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials
- Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
Content Producer Intern
5FM
Johannesburg
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Planning, implementing and rolling out of digital campaigns
- Managing social media platforms
- Reporting social media analytics with the use of Hootsuite and Google analytics
- Developing and implementing internal and external communication strategies
- As part of a team developing content for various print publications and digital platforms
- Copywriting for digital platforms as well as scripting for radio live reads., Writing and scripting for radio shows
- Developing mechanics of gameshow ideas to put on-air
- Creating radio show promos
- Ensuring voice overs are recorded accordingly to brand specifications
- Assist marketing manager in planning and implementing province music shows
- Event co-ordination
- General administration including financial data capturing and analysing
- Strategic communication letters for internal staff
- Promoting and growing the 5FM brand on digital channels
- My duties at SAQA include:
- SABC - 5FM
Education
Media And Communications - Broadcast Journalism
Boston Media House
Parkmore, Sandton 01.2014 - 12.2016
National Senior Certificate -
Eden Park Senior Secondary School
Alberton 01.2007 - 12.2011
Skills
Print and Digital Media
Continuous Improvement
Production Scheduling
Workflow Optimization
Field production
Digital video production process
Strong graphic and visual sense
Proofreading
Television and print journalism
Copywriting
Product knowledge
Technical Writing
Broadcast media
Content Development
Copyediting
Social media
Project Management
Knowledge of Cool Edit Pro
Creative writing
Software
Final cut X
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Commercial Producer
ENCA
09.2019 - Current
Newsroom Producer and Reporter Intern
ENCA
01.2018 - Current
Communications Intern
South African Qualifications Authority, SAQA
10.2017 - 09.2018
Content Producer Intern
5FM
01.2016 - 12.2016
Media And Communications - Broadcast Journalism
Boston Media House
01.2014 - 12.2016
National Senior Certificate -
Eden Park Senior Secondary School
01.2007 - 12.2011