Scott J.

Black
1405 Joppa Forest Drive Apt. Q. Joppa, Md. 21085
443-807-3451 - 410.676.8199
Wefadetoblack5@aol.com
Objective Television Production/Technical Operations
Profile More than 16 years experience as technical operations and television p
roduction manager; Director, Technical Director, ENG Supervisor , Video
tape Managing Editor, Studio Manager, Procurement Officer
Ability to direct complex, multi-lingual projects from concept to final product
Strong leadership skills - Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed pro
blem solver
Proven ability to effectively direct and schedule 100 plus member staff over
32 live programs out of 6 studios
26 years television experience; all aspects
Education B.A. International Business Towson State University
Minor in Mass Communications
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
General
Managed $2 million operations budget
Proven ability to meet tight, high pressure deadlines while maintaining superio
r quality, and meeting U.S. foreign policy mandates
Systems analysis, comparative study and procurement for international broadcast
facility
Initiated and supervised analog to digital conversion
Supervised interstate relocation project
Maintain professional industry contacts in sales, maintenance, training, etc.
Co-Chair, President Clintons work/life initiative program
Management/Supervision
Directed recruitment and retention of more than 100 employees
Exceptional ability to maintain teamwork objective within wide multi-cultural e
nvironment
Trained, supervised, scheduled and evaluated staff
Mentor
Employment Regional Sales Manager, Sprint Nextel Communications, Baltimore, MD
.
Managing Editor GS/13, International Broadcasting Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Oversee all aspects of videotape editing, staffing, procurement, systems analysi
s,
Acting Technical Operations Division Chief; Editing, Graph
ics, ENG, Directors oversee all aspects of daily broadcasts
Special Effects Videotape Editor
2010
2001-2009

1991- 2001
Supervising Editor, , Mizlou Sports News Network, Rosslyn, Va. Edison, New Jers
ey
Oversee videotape staff and operations of live daily sports news show
Budget, systems procurement, scheduling, staff evaluations, etc.
1990
Production/Studio Manager, EWTN/CTNA (Catholic Telecommunications Network of Ame
rica)
Daily studio set-up, lighting
 Producer, Director, Technical Director
Videotape Editor
1989-1990
American Radio Network, Producer
Cable Preview Network, supervising videotape editor
EEC Cable Channel 7, Various studio, transmission, field production responsibil
ities 1983-1988
Community
Involvement Boys soccer coach - Cardinal Hickey Academy
Volunteer Calvert County Soccer Assoc.
Chesapeake Beach Community Cleanup
Honors & Awards Outstanding Achievement in Broadcasting;
9/11 non-stop international transmission, World Series brought to Cuba
Employee of the Year