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Gregory Geist

Project Editor at Hearst Media Production Group
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Experienced television and video production professional with extensive experience in broadcast, non-linear editing, and videography.
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Location
Winter Park, Florida, United States, US
Skills
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Broadcast
  • Non Linear Editing
  • Broadcast Television
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Gregory Geist is a seasoned television and video production professional with extensive experience in broadcast, non-linear editing, and videography. He has worked as a project editor, commercial videographer/editor, operations supervisor, and producer/editor for various media companies, including Hearst Media Production Group, Orlando Hearst Television Inc., and WESH-TV. Geist holds a degree in TV Production from Ohio University and has certifications in early responder certification, restricted radiotelephone operator permit, amateur radio license-general, and FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800.

Credentials

  • Early Responder Certification
    United Methodist Committee on Relief
    May, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
    Federal Communications Commission
    Sep, 1984
    - Apr, 2026
  • Amateur Radio License - General
    Federal Communications Commission
    May, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
    FEMA

Experience

  • Hearst Media Production Group
    • Orlando, Florida Area
    • Project Editor
      • Nov 2015 - Present
      • Orlando, Florida Area

      "Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien"-Work closely with producers in Washington, DC to create nationally syndicated weekly show.

  • Orlando Hearst Television Inc.
    • Orlando, Florida Area
    • Commercial Videographer/Editor
      • Jan 2009 - Present
      • Orlando, Florida Area

      WESH-TV / WKCF-TV-Member of commercial team producing local and regional spots from start to finish.-Shoot on Canon C500,C300-Edit on Adobe Premiere-SFX on After Effects, Photoshop------Below are highlights of other positions I've held with this company.------

  • WESH-TV / WKCF-TV
    • Orlando, Florida Area
    • Operations Supervisor
      • Jul 1998 - Dec 2008
      • Orlando, Florida Area

      -Supervise and schedule control room crew of 15 television professionals - all responsible for putting on over 7 hours of live television a day.-Staff includes 5 Technical Directors, 10 Operation Techs-Responsible for hiring, training and reviews.-Liaison between other departments.-Coordinate crews for special projects.-Advise Operation Manager on equipment and budget needs.

  • Vision Web Site Design
    • Project Manager
      • Apr 1998 - Jun 2000

      Part-owner of start-up web design company

  • WESH-TV
    • Producer/Editor
      • Apr 1993 - Jul 1998

      -Director of newscasts and specials.-Field director of various on-the-road specials.-Shift supervisor for crew of 5.-Producer, editor, and shooter of yearly United Way videos in addition to other non-broadcast presentations.-Director of short-lived "Discover Orlando"-Technical Director on Grass Valley 300-Editor of station promos.-Meet with sales clients. -Produce, shoot and edit commercials and public service announcements.-Produced and organized the TV coverage of yearly "Share Your Christmas" food drive.-Ran audio and cameras for newscasts as needed.

    • Technical Director
      • Jun 1990 - Apr 1993

      Switched newscasts on Grass Valley 1680 & 300

    • Production Tech
      • Dec 1984 - Jun 1990

      Floor DirectorStudio & Field Camera OpAudio OpProduction Editor

  • WMFJ-AM
    • Daytona Beach, Florida Area
    • Board Operator
      • Sep 1984 - Jan 1985
      • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

      Ran taped programs for local radio station.

  • Beach Photo and Video
    • Daytona Beach, Florida Area
    • Video Specialist
      • Aug 1984 - Dec 1984
      • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

      Transferred slides and films to videotape.

  • WCMH-TV
    • Columbus, Ohio Area
    • Intern, PM Magazine
      • Jan 1984 - Mar 1984
      • Columbus, Ohio Area

      Assisted staff with research and location shoots.

  • Athens Video Works
    • Athens, Ohio
    • Producer/Editor/Shooter
      • Jan 1982 - Jan 1984
      • Athens, Ohio

      Provided content for ACTV7-TV. A joint venture of Ohio University and the local cable system.

  • WOUB-FM
    • Athens, Ohio
    • On Air Personality
      • Sep 1981 - Jun 1983
      • Athens, Ohio

      Saturday morning DJ on 50,000 watt FM country-format station serving Southeast Ohio

Education

  • 1980 - 1984
    Ohio University
    BSC, TV Production
  • Lakewood High School

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