Nadyne McDonald seeks a position as a video editor with over 18 years of experience editing television productions including daily live morning shows and documentary style news packages. She has extensive experience using various editing software such as Avid, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Premiere. McDonald is proficient in multiple areas of video production including directing, camera operation, graphics, and post-production. She has received several awards for her video work including national and regional journalism awards.
When News Meets Video, Digiday Video Anywhere Summit, April 11
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Nadyne A. McDonald 3615 Miriam Drive | Titusville, FL 32796
Nadyne.McD@gmail.com| 352.895.8317
Demo: vimeo.com/deaniemac
I’m a Video Editor with a combined 18+ years of experience in all aspects of Television Production
collaborating on a multi-tiered approach with producers, talent as well as production crew to guarantee on-
time and on-schedule results.
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Senior Video Editor 2011-2015
Mojo Brands Media, Winter Park, FL 32792
∗ Edited VO’s and SOT’s for fast-paced, live, nationally syndicated 2-hour morning show, “The Daily Buzz”
∗ Edited long-form packages for “The Daily Buzz” and “Emotional Mojo,” a half-hour inspirational talk show
using raw footage brought in from videographers
∗ Edited paid vignettes and segments for national name-brand clientele for airing on “The Daily Buzz”
∗ Edited Audio and Video into finished productions following approved scripts
∗ Used sound effects and music to enhance overall final production
∗ Visualized scripts as written by producers or narrated by talent to create stories
∗ Provided advice, direction and guidance on media projects
∗ Ability to lead and motivate group to achieve goals
∗ Managed multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met
∗ Proficient in non-linear systems: AVID, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere
∗ Proficient in Adobe Photoshop: created graphics for packages
∗ Able to engage, understand and respond to the needs of producers and on-air talent
∗ Floor directed, operated studio cameras, teleprompter, microphones, adjusted studio lighting as needed
∗ Microsoft Office, XDCam, Adobe After Effects
!Video Editor 2000-2011
Villages News Network, The Villages, FL 32159
∗ Co-produced “Daily Sun News Show,” a half-hour daily news program for residents of The Villages
∗ Edited daily news and sports packages including VO’s and SOT’s using raw footage
∗ Edited using Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer and Avid Adrenaline
∗ Worked with clients to produce commercials for businesses within The Villages
∗ Worked with producers on documentary-style stories, productions and promos for The Villages
∗ Mentored interns and students from The Villages High School with television post-production projects for the
“Daily Sun News Show”
∗ Worked with Adobe After Effects for animations and special effects, Master Control ops, video routing
∗ AVID, Final Cut Pro,
Premiere
∗ Non-linear & Linear Systems
∗ Digital Video, Lighting
∗ Strong Communication Skills
∗ BA in Liberal Studies with
Emphasis in Mass
Communications
∗ Use of sound effects and
music
∗ Excellent Team Skills
∗ Able to Work Independently
∗ XDCam, MPEG Stream Clip,
Quick Time Pro, Microsoft
Office, Download Helper
∗ Encoding and Converting
Between Video Formats
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∗ (Apple) Mac & PC Proficient
∗ Mentor and Train New
Employees
∗ Leader of Edit Bay
environments
∗ Customer Service/Relations
∗ Social Media
∗ Studio Production skills
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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Video Editor 2000
The Firm Multimedia, Ocala, FL 34474
∗ Assembled commercials and packages into a 30-minute nightly news program, “Ocala News Tonight”
∗ Created video elements and graphics using Adobe Photoshop
∗ Assisted with print graphics using Adobe In Design and Illustrator
Production Assistant 1998-2000
NBA Entertainment / Orlando Magic, Orlando, FL 32801
∗ Recorded and logged Orlando Magic home games for NBA Entertainment
!Production Intern 1998-2000
RDV Sports / Orlando Magic, Orlando Miracle, Orlando, FL 32801
∗ Produced and edited segments of “One Magic Place”: ‘The (Chuck) Daly Report’ and ‘House Calls’
∗ Assisted senior producers and editors with special projects, promos and commercials
∗ Assembled commercial reels for game broadcasts and pre-game shows
∗ Operated audio equipment for various commercial shoots and show interviews
∗ Responsible for VHS, Beta SP, DigiBeta dubs for in-house and public requests
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AWARDS
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National Association of County Agricultural Agents (Southern Region - Florida)
“Best of State for Video Presentation”
Villages News Network, 2011
!Florida Society of News Editors
Best Niche Site/Channel
Division C - (Newspapers with daily circulation under 50,000)
First Place
The Villages Daily Sun/Villages News Network - “The Daily Sun News Show”, 2011
!Edward R. Murrow Award
Small Market Television, Region 13
“Faces of Freedom: Frontline Heroes” – News Documentary Villages Media Group, 2007
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EDUCATION
!Specialized AA in Film TV Production Full Sail, Winter Park, FL
BA in Liberal Studies University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL