1. 311 Como St. #206 Tampa, Florida, 33606 (813) 732-2741 christopherboyd@outlook.com
CHRISTOPHER BOYD
311 Como St. #206
Tampa, Florida, 33606
(813) 732-2741
christopherboyd@outlook.com
WORK
EXPERIENCE
WFLA NEWS CHANNEL 8 , TAMPA, FL
Weekend Assignment Editor, Dec 2014 – Present
Shoot video for air
Manage photographers & reporters a in deadline-driven environment
Dispatch and communicate with the chopper pilot when news calls for aerial
coverage
Tune in LIVE shots from the field
Write stories for WFLA.com & Tweet & Facebook breaking news
WFTS/ABC ACTION NEWS , TAMPA, FL
Freelance LNS Planning & Assignment Editor , Nov 2013 – Mar 2014
Gather & research information of various stories & assignments
Coordinate potential assignments between WFTS/ABC and WTVT/FOX as part of
the Local News Service Agreement
Dispatch & communicate with the chopper pilot when news calls for aerial coverage
PBS NEWSHOUR, TAMPA, FL
Associate Producer, Aug 2012 – Oct 2012
Managed & directed a group of interns
Proofread news scripts for live air
Created & distributed the daily schedule
Filed daily production reports
CCTV 20, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Production Assistant, Aug 2008 – Aug 2009
Planned and executed live productions, in-studio events and field productions
Developed the weekly schedule
FEMA CITY, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL
Production Assistant , Oct 2005 – Jan 2006
A documentary film that premiered at Sarasota Film Festival www.femacity.net.
Researched and scheduled interviews with media outlets/talent
EDUCATION COLLEGE OF DUPAGE, GLEN ELLYN , IL
Associate of Applied Science/Film & TV Production, Aug 2008
Graduated from the program cum laude.
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA, TAMPA, FL
Bachelor of Arts/Broadcast Communications, Aug 2012
ADDITIONAL
SKILLS
Highly skilled videographer
Documentary & field production/ENG
Social media savvy
Mac & PC literate
Excellent oral & written communication skills