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2016
Mid-South Chapter Winner
WZTV FOX17
2014
Tennessee Associate Press
Broadcasters 2nd Place
WZTV FOX17








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JAMES H EGBERT
Emmy Winning NPPA Photojournalist
Summary:
Seasoned veteran photojournalist / videographer creating immersive video content with a variety of high definition video cameras for daily news broadcasts. Displays high journalistic standards not only in video and sound capture, but interviewing, story pitching, producing and writing. Operates a wide range of ENG / CNG / SNG news broadcast equipment and can field produce, handle logistics of Assignment Desk and field reporting for breaking news assignments. Very efficient in working with assigned reporters or solo to make story slots. A team builder and innovator. Especially skilled with multiple Non-Linear Video Editing systems, motion graphics, audio recording and on-site lighting. Experienced with multiple social media platforms.
Experience Highlights:
Advanced Storytelling Strong News and Editorial Judgement Creative Graphic Design Skills
Creative Lighting Live Truck Operations Strong AP Copy Writing Skills
Deadline Oriented Accurate Non-Linear Video Editing Team Builder
Accomplishments:
Worked on major lead stories such as Operation Desert Storm, Columbine Shooting, Hayman Fire, Holly Bobo Murder, Las Vegas Shooter, Jesse Wilson Search and Murder, Presidential Election Coverages, Occupy Movement Riots and Protests, Massive Wildfire Coverage is multiple markets in Colorado, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Utah and Arizona while also presenting live coverage for network affiliate broadcasts.
Education:
Coastal Bend Community CollegeTheatre / English 1986-1988
San Francisco StatePsychology Group Counseling 1991-1992
DINFOs.Independent Studies USN Public Affairs / Mass Communications / Journalism 1990-1998
McLennan Community CollegeTheatre / English Education 1992 – 1993.
Nation American UniversityProject Management 1998-2002
Ashford UniversityMass Communications / Journalism2009 - 2011
Awards:
2016 Mid-South Region Emmy Nominated and Award Winner, Magazine Special Format
Experience:
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Photojournalist EW Scripps / KNXV ABC15 Arizona 2016 – Present DMA 11
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Asst. Chief Photographer/ Photojournalist NEXTAR KTVX ABC 4 Utah 2015 – 2016 DMA 30
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Photojournalist / Special Projects Sinclair Broadcast Group / WZTV FOX 17 2012 – 2015 DMA 28
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Photojournalist BELO / Gannett WHAS 11 News. 2012 DMA 49
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Assignment Manager– Multi-Media Journalist Corderlerra / KOAA 5 News NBC 2010-2012 DMA 85
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Photojournalist– Gray Communications / KKTV 11 News CBS 2008-2010 DMA 85
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Writer – Photojournalist Colorado Military News Group, Fort Carson, 4th Infantry Division Contractor 2006-2008
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Writer – PhotojournalistFreedom Communications, Colorado Springs Gazette 2004-2006
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Media RelationsMarketing Manager Tax Recovery Group 2001 – 2004 Colorado Springs CO
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Freelance Print Photographer / Writer 1996 – 2009~ 2015-Present
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Music Format On-Air Radio Announcer, News Reporter Salem Communications 1997 – 2000
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Navy Mass CommunicationsSpecialist 1stClass Petty Officer 2000- 2006 Retired USS George Washington, USS Ronald Reagan, Public Affairs Officer Non-Commissioned Officer. Retired Honorable Discharge May 21 2006
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Navy Photographers Mate1stClass Petty Officer 1996 – 2000 Navy Reserve Center Denver, CO West Coast Carrier Assignments, Public Affairs Officer Non-Commissioned Officer
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Navy Aviation Boatswains Mate1stClass Petty Officer 1981-1996 USS John F Kennedy, USS Abraham Lincoln, Non-Commissioned Officer
STAND OUT VIDEOS BY DMA
Colorado Springs DMA 90 KKTV CBS 11 / KOAA NBC 5
Louisville KY DMA 44 WHAS ABC 11
Nashville TN DMA 26 WZTV FOX17
Salt Lake City UT, DMA 33 KTVX ABC4 Utah
Phoenix, AZ DMA 11 KNXV ABC15 Arizona
