About Me
I’m Brandon Roberts, a media and news professional with a knack for delivering and building high quality audio and video experiences. In addition to over 12 years of experience working in news, with product videos, and other media projects, I have a passion for film, photography, media editing, and most of all, continuous curiosity and learning. I am constantly inspired by working with talented teams and professionals, and the challenge of producing high quality content empowers and energizes me. I thoroughly enjoy collaboration and teaming, so please feel free to contact me – I’m always open to connecting and exploring new ways to grow and create.
Contact Me: brandonf.roberts@hotmail.com
EXPERIENCE
CBS 17 WNCN, Raleigh, NC — Video Editor/Camera operator
2022 - 2023
Employed as a video editor/photojournalist responsible for the development and editing of critical programming and packages that are utilized in the delivery of four live news shows daily. As well as being responsible for capturing and documenting events and stories through powerful and compelling images. Whether it's a political rally, a natural disaster, or a human interest story, I strive to capture the emotion, the action, and the essence of each situation.
WOFL Fox 35 News, Lake Mary, FL — Video Editor
2017 - 2022
Employed as a video editor responsible for the development and editing of critical programming and packages that are utilized in the delivery of five live news shows daily. Charged with quality control over content including error mitigation, problem troubleshooting, and last line of defense for issue resolution and functionality.
WSVN Channel 7 News, Miami, FL — Video Editor
2015 - 2017
Tasked with the development and editing of packages for six live shows daily, including the recording of voice overs, running scripts, and maintaining the graphics monitor. Additional involvement in the production of both recurring and ad-hoc special projects and packages.
LED Bar Lighting, Sunrise, FL — Media Producer
2012 - 2013
Pervasive involvement in the production, shooting, and editing of corporate product videos and pictures, with ultimate discretion on the final media produced. The product videos and pictures were used as the sales material for an E-commerce business website, resulting in increased customer engagement and sales.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
McFatter Technical Center, Davie, FL — TV Production
2010 - 2012
Hands-on training related to various aspects of TV and media production, including camera operation, sound capture, mastering, editing, and myriad other skills and techniques.
Skills
⦁ Editing
⦁ Camera Operation
⦁ Lighting
⦁ Photography
⦁ Program Management
SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
⦁ Adobe Premiere cc
⦁ Adobe Photoshop cc
⦁ Illustrator cc
⦁ Edius
⦁ Microsoft Suite
⦁ strong knowledge of After Effects
EDIT PHILOSOPHY
The root of great editing starts at organization, which allows for ideas to grow, change, and develop organically. Organized editing saves time and effort and that can be put back into creating compelling content and working on interesting projects.