1. J A M E S H E G B E R T
3306 Waterford Circle, Nashville, TN 37221
615-946-2395 / 615-351-5760
jhegbert@outlook.com / jhegbert@sbgtv.com
SUMMARY
A highly skilled NPPA Photojournalist capable of elevating news packages with detailed visual storytelling. A
News Room leader enterprising news stories and taking ownership of stories by producing, writing shooting and
editing. Able to work as a one man band and as a reporter photographer team. Uniquely skilled in mentoring
and teaching from his vast military experience in and out of media. Organized and goal oriented yet flexible to
allow for process changes.
A strong management candidate who understands the need to have a team mentality in the news room. A
manager who mentors through example and guided instruction.
Strength include: D-ENG & D-SNG Van Operation / Cellular Transmission / FNG and FNP / Team Building/
Management Skills / Deadline Orientation / Linear and Non-Linear Editing / Story Enterprising / Exceptional
Editorial Judgment / Strong Technical Troubleshooting Skills / Writing / Hard News and Feature Stories
WORK EXPERIENCE
WZTV FOX17 / Sinclair Broadcast Group • Nashville, TN • 2012 - Current
FOX News Affiliate – Local Television Broadcast News DMA 29-Metro Market.
NPPA Photojournalist / Video Journalist / Editor
Enterprise news stories conduct interviews and produce video for on air and web broadcasts to local market and national
market. Manage breaking news coverage, edit morning shows and conduct live and satellite truck operations.
Photographs news events, both live and on tape, for news programs.
Edits material to match script prepared by reporter, producer or associate producer. May have to cover stories without a
reporter or until a decision is made on whether to assign a reporter. Works with reporter to get complete story and makes
suggestions on how story should be produced.
Proficient with current digital broadcast cameras and edit platforms
Proficient in non-linear editing platforms and have knowledge to create high-end, quality news graphics
Edits stories, suggests stories and/or pictorial essays to assignment desk. Contributes raw and edited news footage to
station website. Keeps assigned equipment and/or vehicle in good working condition. Makes sure camera equipment and
vehicle receive proper and timely maintenance.
Ability to set-up remotes to allow transmission of pictures or live from-the-scene reports back to station.
NPPA workshop experiences and annual NATAS participation
Safely operates DENG & DSNG trucks, LiveU, Live News Vehicle (LNV) and aerial camera operation for FNG and FNP
Ability to travel locally, nationally and internationally
Tennessee AP Broadcasters Division 1, Award Nominee and 2nd
Place Winner Best Spot News
WHAS 11News / BELO Corp • Louisville, KY • Recruited To FOX 17, Nashville Oct 2012
ABC News Affiliate – Local Television Broadcast News DMA 48-Metro Market.

2. James H Egbert • Page 2 • james@naturephotographynaturally.com
Photojournalist / Video Journalist / Editor
Enterprise news stories, conduct interviews and produce video for on air and web broadcasts to local market and national
market. Manage breaking news coverage, edit morning shows and conduct live and satellite truck operations.
•Photographs news events, both live and on tape, for news programs.
•Edits material to match script prepared by reporter, producer or associate producer. May have to cover stories without a
reporter or until a decision is made on whether to assign a reporter. Works with reporter to get complete story and makes
suggestions on how story should be produced.
•Edits stories. Suggests stories and/or pictorial essays to assignment desk. Contributes footage to website. Keeps assigned
equipment and/or vehicle in good working condition. Makes sure camera equipment and vehicle receive proper and timely
maintenance.
•Ability to set-up remotes to allow transmission of pictures or live from-the-scene reports back to station.
KOAA News 5 • Colorado Springs, CO • Company Restructure Lay-offs 2011
NBC News Affiliate – Local Television Broadcast News DMA 90 Non-Metro Market.
Assignment Editor – Photojournalist – Multimedia Journalist – Web Story Editor – Social Media Editor
Enterprise news stories for assignment, track and coordinate reporters and photojournalist for various news assignments,
track breaking news, generate online content in non-stop news format, write web based news stories. Maintain website
content and Facebook page content for viewers.
•Supervise and coordinate activities of television news gathering staff: Maintains contact with outside news
agencies, police and fire departments, and other news sources to obtain information regarding developing
news items.
•Determine priority and assigns coverage to news units. Originate or approves ideas for news features.
•Prepare rundown of news stories and assignment sheets, using computer.
•Communicate with reporters on assignments.
•Direct or participate in writing and editing activities.
KKTV 11News • Colorado Springs, CO • Offered Management Opportunity @ KOAA News 5 July 2010
CBS News Affiliate – Local Television Broadcast News DMA 90 Non-Metro Market.
Photojournalist / Video Journalist / Editor
Enterprise news stories, conduct interviews and produce video for on air and web broadcasts to local market and national
market. Manage breaking news coverage, edit morning shows and conduct live and satellite truck operations.
•Photographs news events, both live and on tape, for news programs.
•Edits material to match script prepared by reporter, producer or associate producer. May have to cover stories without a
reporter or until a decision is made on whether to assign a reporter. Works with reporter to get complete story and makes
suggestions on how story should be produced.
•Edits stories. Suggests stories and/or pictorial essays to assignment desk. Contributes footage to website. Keeps assigned
equipment and/or vehicle in good working condition. Makes sure camera equipment and vehicle receive proper and timely
maintenance.
•Ability to set-up remotes to allow transmission of pictures or live from-the-scene reports back to station.
Mountaineer • Fort Carson, Colorado 80906• Contract Funding Cut Recruited to KKTV 11 News August
2008
Military Logistics Contractor – Provide Print Photojournalism for GWOT Contract for Garrison
Photojournalist / Staff Writer Interim “Secret” Clearance

3. James H Egbert • Page 2 • james@naturephotographynaturally.com
Enterprise news stories, conduct interviews and produce still photography to support stories for local military newspaper
and national military news market.
•Provide pictures for stories or news articles that provide clear and truthful images corresponding with the topic
•Arrive to the scene of a story with the reporter to take photos of the live coverage.
•Write stories or article supporting images captured in AP Style Guide format.
US Navy • Various Commands, United States Navy Honorably Discharged
Photojournalist / Staff Writer / Editor / Producer / On Air Staff Secret Clearance
Provide concise news coverage of unit operations to crew and outside news source organizations. Provide entertainment to
unit crew. Maintain broadcast and photography equipment. Enterprise news stories manage personnel and manage public
relations with local citizens.
•News and media coverage within the Navy documents the happenings of a fleet.
•Provide visual, audio and written materials to the public and internal offices.
•Help prepare training manuals, document different naval operations and serve as staff photographer, shoot and review
aerial photographs and operate photo-processing dark rooms.
•Help prepare content and layouts for newspapers, magazines and websites, and digitally edit photos.
EDUCATION
• NPPA Video Story Telling Workshop, University of Oklahoma 2013
• Journalism and Mass Communications, Ashford University, 2009
• Defense Information School / Mass Communications Specialists Independent Studies for ENC Classification Change
1990
DEMO REELS
• http://jhegbert.wix.com/jhepj2014
• http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzWGcjE4UfxyfseYSGxPpbMHKiCznV17f
• https://vimeo.com/jameshegbert/videos
• http://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshegbert
EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
• Applications: Adobe Premier CS, Adobe Photoshop CS, AVID News Cutter 9, AVID Express, Sony Vegas, Final Cut
Pro, Final Cut X, Harris - Velocity ESX
• HD-DSLR cameras, Panasonic P2 Cameras / Sony Beta SX / Sony XT HD Cam / JVC GY-HM790U Solid state HD/SD 3-
CCD Camcorder
REFERENCES
• Bruce Kirk | Professor Journalism, Liberty University, | 434-582-7220| bmkirk@liberty.edu
• Jessica Roe | NEWS DIRECTOR - KHQ-TV | office: 509.448.4663 | cell: 303.588.9899 | jessica.roe@khq.com
• Michael Sparks |TN State Representative, | 615-741-6829 | rep.mike.sparks@capitol.tn.gov
• Brace Barber | President at Blackheart International, LLC | 615-864-6431| brace@noexcuseleadership.com