Paul Martinez

 

EDUCATION

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Florida International University                                                                               2016- Fall 2019

GPA 3.96                                                                                                                          Miami, FL

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a track in Broadcast Media.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

 

• Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Photoshop, Office Suite, Social Media, Audacity, INews, WordPress, AP Style Writing and Writing for TV.

• Familiar with XDCam and Avid (including Interplay Assist) and basic production gear i.e. Cameras, Lav Mics, and tripods.

• Fluent in English and Spanish.

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Production Intern                                                                                                 08/2019-Present

Miami HEAT                                                                                                                    Miami, FL          

Edit for live game broadcasts, log highlights and generate ideas for game broadcasts                                                                                                       

• Log game highlights, interviews and b-roll for feature stories.

• Edit content such as bumps, highlight packages and interviews in preparation for live game broadcasts using Avid Media Composer. 

• Edited two segments of our feature series, “Full Timeout,” airing on Fox Sports Sun. 

• Edited a Tyler Herro Bump recapping his performance in the 2nd round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, which aired on Fox Sports Sun. 

• Assist in shoots and help conduct interviews with players and team staff. 

• Assist executive producers with script writing for long form feature stories. 

• Shadow producers, talent, and videographers out in the field during shoots for feature stories

• Assist producers and editors with feed and preparation of all production elements for pregame, game and postgame show rundown. 

• Pitch social media elements to air during our broadcast relating to the team. Includes trending hashtags, social media posts, etc

 

Intern                                                                                                                    11/2018-11/2019

CBS4 Miami (WFOR)                                                                                                     Doral,FL

Write for live news broadcast, log interviews, and generate story ideas.

• Oversee the assignment desk and go into the field with reporters on active stories.

• Shadow edit sessions for collaboration between producers, videographers, and editors.

• Assisted Producer Andi Phillips with feature story for Miami Proud feature series, on FIU’s Project Amazonas.

• Conduct research, book interviews, and vet stories for Special Project features.

• Adapt content for the station’s website, mobile app and social media platforms.

• Cut daily newscasts using Anvato to update web stories with video throughout the day.

 

Reporter/Columnist                                                                                               03/2018-12/2018

South Florida Media Network-FIU                                                                                 Miami, FL

Wrote and reported for an online digital newspaper, edited news articles, and pitched story ideas.

• Reported on breaking news stories including March for Our Lives and wrote a hard news article on the movement.

• Generated story ideas during weekly meetings and shadowed editors who edited articles.

• Conducted research and wrote for the sports column.

 

CERTIFICATES

 

• eMarketing and Social Media Analytics (FIU)

• Sports Industry Essentials (Columbia University)

• Nominated for 2020 EPPY Award for “Best Video on a College Website”