Russell LaFleur: Newscast Director in Greenville, SC
Russell LaFleur
Newscast Director
Greenville | United States
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Hiking
Football
Outdoors
Music.
Industries
Outdoor
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Work experience
Media General WSPA / WYCW
Newscast Director | 01/2012 - Current
- 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
Smith Media WFFF / WVNY
Newscast Director | 05/2008 - 01/2012
- 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
Education history
Lyndon State College
Bachelor of Science | 2004 - 2008
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