matt schaffer
RESUME
Summary
Over 10 years experience as a News Photographer/Editor covering some of the biggest news events in New England and Eastern Pennsylvania. A commitment to beating the competition, every time. Energetic self-starter with excellent creative skills committed to getting the story right on time the first time.
Experience
June 2015-Present WGAL-TV Lancaster, PA
Photographer/Editor/ENG Truck OP
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Set-up and Run Liveshots for Early Morning Newscast
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Shoot Breaking and Spot News at a Moments Notice
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Edit Using Adobe Premiere Software
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Experience with ENG and TVU Platforms
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Turn Multiple PKGS & VOSOTS per Day under Tight Deadlines
October 2010-June 2015 WFMZ-TV Berks Edition Reading, PA
Photographer/Editor/ENG Truck OP
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Trusted Breaking News Photographer/Editor
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Run ENG and Live-U Liveshots
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Shoot Short and Long Form Special Projects PKGs/Documentaries
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Manage/Troubleshoot Equipment Issues for Other Photographers
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Shoot High School Football Highlights for Weekly “Big Ticket” Program
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Non-Linear Editing on Quantel sQ and Qseries software
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Conduct Interviews for Packages and VO/SOTs
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Edit Nightly “5:30 Berks Edition” Newscast
June 2008-Oct. 2010 WPRI-TV/WNAC-TV
East Providence, RI
Photographer/Editor/ENG Truck Operator
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Shoot, Edit and Setup Live Shots under Extremely Tight Deadlines
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Provided Daily Coverage of the Edward Kennedy Viewing and Funeral
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Linear Editing and Non-Linear using Avid Newscutter Software
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One of only Two Station Photographers allowed to shoot HD Promos
June 2005-June 2008 WMUR-TV
Manchester, NH
Photographer/Editor
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Responsible for Extensive 2008 NH Primary Coverage with Candidates
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Covered Major Sporting Events including '07 MLB and '08 NBA Playoffs
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Edited Morning and Evening Newscasts under Tight Deadlines
Education
2001-2005 Lyndon State College Lyndonville, VT
B.S., Television Studies, Broadcast Design and Production
Other Skills
Proficient in Windows 7 and Sony Vegas Studio. Basic Photoshop and Adobe After Effects skills. Proficient in all realms of social media including Twitter (@photoguy603), Facebook, YouTube and others.
Awards
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2014 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nominee for Best in News Photography