I am a creative and hardworking news producer and visual communicator with a background in production and newsgathering that spans broadcast, digital and social media platforms. With nearly two decades of experience in production and the news industry, I have a deep understanding of how to tell compelling stories both visually and through strong, succinct writing.…

Kurt Michael Hall

I am a creative and hardworking news producer and visual communicator with a background in production and newsgathering that spans broadcast, digital and social media platforms. With nearly two decades of experience in production and the news industry, I have a deep understanding of how to tell compelling stories both visually and through strong, succinct writing.…

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I am a creative and hardworking news producer and visual communicator with a background in production and newsgathering that spans broadcast, digital and social media platforms. With nearly two decades of experience in production and the news industry, I have a deep understanding of how to tell compelling stories both visually and through strong, succinct writing.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced

Work Experience

TV Sports Producer at Reuters News & Media
March 1, 2019 - Present
Coordinate newsgathering efforts with producers and correspondents around the globe. Produce and edit video content and highlights for the Reuters Sports feed and Sports Video Online. Make editorial decisions on stories relevant to the Reuters Sports feeds. Write original copy and edit sports videos/highlights with speed and accuracy a primary focus. Field produce mega sporting events including multiple Olympic Games and FIFA World Cups.
Television Producer at Latin American News
December 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019
Develop original story ideas with the News Editor and our correspondents in the region. Produce content for the Reuters Video News service from the Latin American region as a whole. Make editorial decisions on what stories our regional service will produce daily. Write and edit original copy for scripts. Manage field producers according to regional planning and news events.
Television Producer at Latin American News
December 1, 2012 - December 1, 2015
Field work including shooting, editing and pre and post-production. Research and write scripts for everything from breaking news to sports and life for Brazil and the Latam region. Make editorial decisions on what stories the Rio de Janeiro bureau covers. Edit original and uppick video material for the Reuters Video News service.
Writer, Production Assistant at Latin American News
August 1, 2009 - December 1, 2012
Write copy for the agency’s Reuters Video News service feed and original packages. Field produce and news gathering in Spanish and English. Research stories ranging from politics and economics to fashion and sports. Assist videographers and editors in production elements.
Set Production Assistant at Francis Ford Coppola - Zeotropa Argentina
March 1, 2008 - July 1, 2008
Worked on the set of Francis Ford Coppola’s Tetro.
Production Assistant at The KTLA Morning News
May 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Produce and write original packages for live news broadcast. Develop and pitch original story ideas. Interview celebrities and edit video clips for air preshow and during live broadcasts.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
January 1, 2001 - May 1, 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
January 1, 2001 - May 1, 2005
Political Science and History at University of Wollongong
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment