I’m a creative multimedia professional with over two decades of experience across TV, news, and public safety training production. I thrive both solo and in team settings, adapt quickly to changing processes, and drive growth and efficiency with a passion for impactful storytelling through video, photography, and scripting. Based in Palm Beach County, I’ve led cross-departmental projects, mentored teammates, and collaborated with editors, designers, and producers to deliver compelling content for broadcasts, training, and outreach.

Derek Wiley

I’m a creative multimedia professional with over two decades of experience across TV, news, and public safety training production. I thrive both solo and in team settings, adapt quickly to changing processes, and drive growth and efficiency with a passion for impactful storytelling through video, photography, and scripting. Based in Palm Beach County, I’ve led cross-departmental projects, mentored teammates, and collaborated with editors, designers, and producers to deliver compelling content for broadcasts, training, and outreach.

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I’m a creative multimedia professional with over two decades of experience across TV, news, and public safety training production. I thrive both solo and in team settings, adapt quickly to changing processes, and drive growth and efficiency with a passion for impactful storytelling through video, photography, and scripting.

Based in Palm Beach County, I’ve led cross-departmental projects, mentored teammates, and collaborated with editors, designers, and producers to deliver compelling content for broadcasts, training, and outreach.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

TV Producer/Director at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
August 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Produced videos and programs for department training and education. Created 30-minute training programs for in-service personnel; produced news segments for local cable news; developed firefighter recruit training videos; performed still photography for department ceremonies; collaborated on scripts, production, and direction for inter-departmental projects; directed live studio tapings coordinating actors, camera operators, sound, lighting, and other production staff; developed innovative strategies for compelling TV content.
News Photojournalist at WPTV Channel 5 (NBC)
July 1, 2003 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events as a photojournalist, recording video footage for broadcast. Drove and operated electronic news gathering vans; established microwave feeds; conducted interviews; edited footage; researched story ideas and sources; collaborated with editors, writers, designers; proficient in post-production editing including color correction and image retouching.
News Photojournalist at WAFF-TV Channel 48 (NBC)
June 1, 1999 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events as a photojournalist, recording video footage for broadcast. Operated ENG vans; set up microwave feeds; conducted interviews; edited and produced footage; collaborated with editors and professionals.
News Photojournalist/Editor at WAKA-TV Channel 8, Montgomery
August 1, 1998 - September 18, 2025
Photographed and edited news footage for broadcast; operated ENG vans; established microwave feeds; conducted interviews; edited and produced footage; collaborated with editors and professionals.
Disc Jockey at WVAS-FM 90.7 FM, Montgomery
December 1, 1996 - September 18, 2025
Student disc jockey broadcasting news, music, and information. Recorded voice-overs, PSAs, and special programming; supported other DJs by performing news segments; operated professional audio equipment; enhanced music presentation and engagement.
TV Producer/Director at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
August 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Produced training and education videos and programs for the department, including 30-minute television programs for in-service firefighter training, recruit graduation segments, and promotional events. Photographed promotional ceremonies and events. Collaborated with colleagues on scriptwriting, producing, and directing cross-department projects. Directed live studio tapings and coordinated actors, camera operators, sound technicians, lighting designers, and other crew. Developed innovative content strategies to engage audiences across television programs.
News Photojournalist at WPTV Channel 5 (NBC)
July 1, 2003 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events, operated electronic news gathering ('live') vans, established microwave feeds, conducted interviews, and captured video footage for broadcast. Researched story ideas, identified sources, and contributed to post-production with color correction and image retouching. Collaborated with editors, writers, and designers to produce compelling visual storytelling.
News Photojournalist at WAFF-TV Channel 48 (NBC)
June 1, 1999 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events as a photojournalist, drove ENG vans, set up microwave feeds, conducted interviews, and captured broadcast-ready video footage. Researched potential story ideas and collaborated with editors and photographers to produce engaging pieces.
News Photojournalist/Editor at WAKA-TV Channel 8, Montgomery
August 1, 1998 - September 18, 2025
Photographed and edited news footage for broadcast, operated ENG vans, and established microwave feeds. Conducted interviews and coordinated with editors and reporters on story development and on-air presentation.
Disc Jockey at WVAS-FM 90.7 FM, Montgomery
December 1, 1996 - September 18, 2025
Student DJ on-campus radio station, broadcasting news, music, and information. Recorded voice-overs, PSAs, and program segments; operated professional audio equipment; supported other DJs with news segments and shows.
TV Producer/Director at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
August 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Produced 30-minute training programs for firefighters, news segments for local cable news, and recruit training videos. Performed still photography for department ceremonies and events. Collaborated with scriptwriters and producers on special projects, directed live studio tapings, and coordinated actors, camera operators, sound, lighting, and other production staff. Developed innovative content strategies for television shows.
News Photojournalist at WPTV Channel 5 (NBC)
July 1, 2003 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events, operated electronic news gathering vans, established microwave feeds, conducted interviews, and captured video for broadcast. Performed post-production editing including color correction and image retouching. Researched story ideas and collaborated with editors, writers, and designers.
News Photojournalist at WPTV Channel 12 (CBS)
December 1, 2000 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events for broadcast, operated ENG vans, set up microwave feeds, conducted interviews, and captured footage for broadcast. Worked with editors and producers to develop compelling visual stories.
News Photojournalist at WAFF-TV Channel 48 (NBC)
June 1, 1999 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events, drove ENG vans, established microwave feeds, conducted interviews, and captured footage for broadcast. Contributed to post-production and visual storytelling.
News Photojournalist/Editor at WAKA-TV Channel 8, Montgomery
August 1, 1998 - September 18, 2025
Photographed and edited news footage for broadcast, operated ENG vans for remote coverage, and supported field reporting with visual storytelling and on-air graphics.
Disc Jockey at WVAS-FM 90.7 FM, Montgomery
December 1, 1996 - September 18, 2025
Broadcasted music and information, recorded voice-overs and PSAs, and supported DJ team with news segments and program production. Operated professional audio equipment and assisted with on-air content.
TV Producer/Director at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
April 2, 2025 - September 18, 2025
Produces videos and programs for department training and education; created 30-minute television programs for firefighter training; produced news segments for local cable television; directed live studio shoots and coordinated multi-operator efforts (camera, ENG, sound, lighting); developed innovative strategies for creating and producing compelling content for television shows; collaborates with editors, writers, designers, and other professionals; demonstrates strong post-production editing and current industry knowledge.
News Photographer at WPTV Channel 5 (NBC)
April 1, 2005 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events as a photojournalist for live broadcasts; drove and operated electronic news gathering vans; set up microwave feeds for transmission; conducted one-on-one interviews and edited footage for broadcasts.
News Photojournalist at WPTV Channel 12 (CBS)
April 1, 2005 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events as a photojournalist; operated ENG vans for remote broadcasts; set up microwave feeds; conducted interviews; produced video footage for air.
News Photographer at WAFF-TV Channel 48 (NBC)
April 1, 2005 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events as a photojournalist; operated ENG vans; set up microwave feeds; conducted interviews; produced video footage for broadcasts; collaborated with editors and other staff.
News Photographer at WAKA-TV Channel 8
April 1, 2005 - September 18, 2025
Documented news events; drove and operated electronic news gathering vans; conducted interviews; edited video footage for broadcasts; worked with editors and reporters.
DJ / Radio Host at WVAS FM 90.7
April 1, 2005 - September 18, 2025
Operated as a student disc jockey on campus radio; produced news segments and programming for broadcast; recorded voice-overs and PSAs; supported other DJs with content for broadcasts; operated professional audio equipment and contributed to on-air production.

Education

Master of Science at Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2009
Bachelor of Arts at Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1997
High School Diploma at Northwest Senior High School, Cincinnati, OH
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1992
Master of Science in Leadership Communications at Nova Southeastern University
June 1, 2009 - September 18, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Radio/TV) at Alabama State University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1997
High School Diploma at Northwest Senior High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1992

Qualifications

Emmy Award, Suncoast Chapter, National Television Academy of Arts and Sciences
January 1, 2003 - September 18, 2025
Telly Award, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
January 1, 2006 - September 18, 2025
Telly Award, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
January 1, 2008 - September 18, 2025
Honorable Mention, International Association of Firefighters Annual Media Awards
January 1, 2008 - September 18, 2025
Silver Telly Award, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
January 1, 2008 - September 18, 2025
Silver Telly Award, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
January 1, 2016 - September 18, 2025
Silver Telly Award, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Emmy Award
January 1, 2003 - September 18, 2025
Telly Award
January 1, 2006 - September 18, 2025
Telly Award
January 1, 2008 - September 18, 2025
Silver Telly Award
January 1, 2016 - September 18, 2025
Silver Telly Award
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Honorable Mention, International Association of Firefighters Annual Media Awards
January 1, 2008 - September 18, 2025
Emmy Award
January 1, 2003 - September 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Education