I am an editor, producer, and director who has created hundreds of videos and garnered millions of views over my 10+ years of professional experience. I've edited, produced, and directed for ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBN news stations.

Craig Alphonse Smith

I am an editor, producer, and director who has created hundreds of videos and garnered millions of views over my 10+ years of professional experience. I've edited, produced, and directed for ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBN news stations.

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I am an editor, producer, and director who has created hundreds of videos and garnered millions of views over my 10+ years of professional experience.
I’ve edited, produced, and directed for ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBN news stations.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Editor, Director at CBN, 700 Club
January 1, 2020 - Present
Edit full-length packages and news content for the 700 Club and all CBN shows and newscasts, which have millions of views on YouTube. Use the Adobe Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop) to edit, produce graphics, sweeten audio, color correct, and work closely with reporters to ensure stellar product. Direct Faith Nation weekly, including prep, operating the switcher, and directing audio, graphics, camera operator, and talent while collaborating with the producer to enhance the shows.
Director at WFTV-9
January 1, 2019 - Present
Used Ignite and INews to direct the 10pm newscasts for WFTV 9, the #1 news station in Orlando, Florida. Assistant Directed the 4-6pm newscasts on ABC for WFTV 9, including operating Vinten, audio, floor directing, and coding. Helped promotions, sales, and news departments film content outside of newscasts for the advancement of the station, including commercials and live productions.
Editor, Director at WPDE-15
January 1, 2018 - Present
Led a team in the daily production of the highest rated 11pm newscast in Myrtle Beach. Used Ross Overdrive, iNews, the Ross Acuity Switcher, and Telemetrics to direct newscasts. Helped develop and implement new work flows for our directing equipment to streamline newscasts. Edited abundant video content for shows and the web using AVID Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Photoshop. Directed various other newscasts and specials as needed. Trained new employees on equipment, work flows and policies.
Director at WAVY-TV
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Directed the weekend morning newscasts using Avid iNEWS and Ross OverDrive; ran the switcher, CG, audio, servers, and AVID TD Control during live shows using OverDrive. Primary fill-in director for weekdays, directed the main shows often. Worked with producers and instructed camera operators to ensure impressive newscasts.
Video Producer at Comcast Spectacor
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018
Produced graphics for Old Dominion University athletics (basketball, wrestling). Ran replay for Old Dominion University football; replayed every play, built/edited highlight reels. Compressed and exported the highlights following the game for online purposes. Filmed/ran graphics for live events (Katt Williams, Harlem Globetrotters, Spartyka Cage Fighting)
Photopass Photographer, DCP at The Walt Disney Company
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Took thousands of professional photos every day. Interacted with guests using consistent professionalism and courtesy. Conceived creative shots on a regular basis to provide stellar photos.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Old Dominion University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services