Russell LaFleur: Newscast Director in Greenville, SC

- Southeast Emmy Award winner for Best Newscast (Markets 26-75) - Director for two fast-paced, multi-source, live newscasts daily - Sports videographer every Friday night during football season - Proficient with Grass Valley’s Ignite automation system - Ability to adapt to new technologies while still performing directing duties - Backup director for several other newscasts on a daily basis - Build production codes when needed for newscasts - Work closely with producers on production values of the newscast - Responsible for studio setup and maintenance - Photographer / Editor for three months using Panasonic gear and P2 cards - Familiar with Grass Valley editing software such as News Edit and Edius 6.5

- Direct 7PM, 10PM, 15 minute “Sports Wrap” and 11PM live newscasts - Experienced with Grass Valley’s Ignite automation system - Primary video editor for three shows a day using Edius 4 - Line producer for the 7PM newscast - Skilled photographer using Panasonic 500 on the P2 format - Familiar with ENPS to produce rundowns - Use Adobe Photoshop and After Effects for graphic support - Responsible for posting web stories, studio setup and maintenance, training of new directors