I am a practical filmmaking professional who shoots and edits across short stories, profile pieces, MOS, PSAs, theatrical packages and special effects. I pride myself on being detail-oriented and resilient, with strong critical thinking, leadership and conflict-resolution skills. I communicate effectively, multitask, and handle issues quickly to keep production moving on schedule. I thrive both independently and as part of a growing, supportive team. I focus on delivering high-quality results quickly and efficiently for production and distribution, across broadcast, online, and live events. My experience spans news production, freelancing, and church projects, where I collaborate with editors, talent, and crews to tell compelling stories.

Chase Wayne

I am a practical filmmaking professional who shoots and edits across short stories, profile pieces, MOS, PSAs, theatrical packages and special effects. I pride myself on being detail-oriented and resilient, with strong critical thinking, leadership and conflict-resolution skills. I communicate effectively, multitask, and handle issues quickly to keep production moving on schedule. I thrive both independently and as part of a growing, supportive team. I focus on delivering high-quality results quickly and efficiently for production and distribution, across broadcast, online, and live events. My experience spans news production, freelancing, and church projects, where I collaborate with editors, talent, and crews to tell compelling stories.

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I am a practical filmmaking professional who shoots and edits across short stories, profile pieces, MOS, PSAs, theatrical packages and special effects. I pride myself on being detail-oriented and resilient, with strong critical thinking, leadership and conflict-resolution skills. I communicate effectively, multitask, and handle issues quickly to keep production moving on schedule.

I thrive both independently and as part of a growing, supportive team. I focus on delivering high-quality results quickly and efficiently for production and distribution, across broadcast, online, and live events. My experience spans news production, freelancing, and church projects, where I collaborate with editors, talent, and crews to tell compelling stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

News Producer at WFLA-TV News Channel 8 / WTTA-TV The CW Tampa Bay
May 1, 2025 - Present
Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms; Writes and orders news stories; Approves scripts; Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts; Edits video; Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms; Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites; Performs other duties as assigned
News Producer at WRIC - 8News - Nexstar Media Group
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms; Writes and orders news stories; Approves scripts; Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts; Edits video; Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms; Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites; Performs other duties as assigned
Production Assistant at Hope Church RVA - Goochland County, VA
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Assist in setting up production equipment. Operate lights, audio slides, switcher, stage & booth cameras. Assist services, student ministry, and special events.
Filmmaker / Freelance at Self-Employed
December 1, 2015 - Present
Lead concept development, graphics, storytelling, and delivery of segment ideas. Accomplish my work by gathering all the details on a project to make sure everything goes as planned. Verify factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation and research. Competent in equipment setup. Follow post-production workflows. Identify best methods of directing talent and managing technical crew members. Research potential news or feature stories. Combine video, audio, and graphics to effectively convey the story, the best one being “Oklahoma: Behind The Scenes” located in my portfolio. Capture audio and video. Create high-impact scripts for review and approval by editors.
Executive Producer at Radford On Camera (ROC-TV)
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Supervise team of editors, associate producers and production assistants. Fill roles such as talent, editor and executive producer. Discuss creative vision and technical requirements for shooting schedule. Pitch an average of 2-3 story ideas per month. Capture, edit and produce university film projects. Manage production schedules. Update and monitor social media for different productions. Review requests for approval. Identify problems and foster resolution while supervising a production. Coordinate team schedules. Supervise staff on shoots in studio and on location. Work closely with scriptwriters, talent, videographers and editors throughout the production process.
Overtime Sports Production Assistant at Overtime
October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Assist with equipment setup and breakdown. Follow directions given by 1st and 2nd videographers. Capture subject reactions during races. Connect GoPros facing driver and front of vehicle. Collect b-roll of subjects during set up prior to races. Conduct interviews with the racer and crew team.
Intern at Institute For Strategic Leadership - Auckland, NZ
June 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Create and present project ideas for client approval during pre-production. Develop video welcome materials for new associates to the organization. Research competitor products and make recommendations on future product planning. Liaised between technical production staff and creative staff.
Videographer & Editor at ROC-TV / Radford University
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Supervise team of editors, associate producers and production assistants; Fill roles such as talent, editor and executive producer; Discuss creative vision and technical requirements for shooting schedule; Pitch an average of 2-3 story ideas per month; Capture, edit and produce university film projects; Manage production schedules; Update and monitor social media for different productions; Review requests for approval; Identify problems and foster resolution while supervising a production; Coordinate team schedules; Supervise staff on shoots in studio and on location.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Radford University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

National Technical Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026
Professionalism Chair, Alpha Kappa Psi
May 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Membership Chair, Alpha Kappa Psi
December 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education