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Douglas Ross has been producing factual television programs for over four decades, seen on History Channel, History International, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, PBS, NASA-TV, YouTube, and IMF-The World Bank. Member of the Producers Guild of America since 2009.
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Work Experience
Producer, Writer at Wang-Ross Communications
July 1, 2010 - PresentLed productions for documentary and informational content for IMF-The World Bank, USAID, and SmartShoot. Collaborated with clients and internal teams to develop compelling video content, Hawaii’s Chinatown, Black Hearts, for platforms including Netflix, PBS, Amazon Prime, and YouTube. Managed freelance videographers, editors, and production partners; oversaw post-production workflows to maintain high editorial standards.
English Teacher (ESL) at Henan University
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2018Developed and delivered engaging multimedia lessons to motivate college engineering students in mastering conversational English for future scientists and researchers.
Special Projects Producer at NASA-TV
July 1, 2009 - July 1, 2010Composed deeply researched scripts and produced documentaries and field productions on space sciences and manned space flight topics. Managed on-site and studio production, including multi-camera setups for live events and launches at Cape Canaveral, NASA-HQ in Washington, DC, JPL, & Johnson Space Center. Coordinated with internal teams at NASA Centers and Facilities with subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy and compelling storytelling.
Producer, Writer at Cortina Productions
January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2009Produced and scripted educational science content for museum exhibits, managing field production and technical crews. Conducted on-location interviews with scientists and subject-matter experts to create engaging multimedia content.
Senior Producer at USPS-TV
November 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Commanded studio and EFP productions, overseeing post-production facilities and a team of six staff members. Conceived and directed intergovernmental communication projects and external social media videos. Managed multi-camera setups and production logistics for live and on-location shoots.
Producer, Writer at KPI-TV, Inc
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2006Scripted and produced documentary series for The History Channel, guiding crews on location shoots at historical sites across China. Interviewed subject-matter experts and managed production logistics for large-scale projects.
Producer, Writer at A&E Television Networks
July 1, 2004 - August 1, 2005Originated and scripted the history series Global View for History International Channel, managing editing and production teams. Booked and coordinated guests from universities, book authors, the United Nations, and embassies for broadcast segments.
Producer, Writer at Saudi Aramco
June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2004Produced and scripted multi-language industrial documentaries for an international energy corporation on subjects including environmental cleanup, healthcare, and history. Managed content distribution for major broadcasters including Saudi Aramco TV, MBC, and al-Jazeera-TV.
Producer, Writer, Editor at KWHE-14
January 1, 2002 - June 1, 2003Managed production crews, budgets, and technical direction for multi-camera location shoots on commercials, original programming, and live broadcasts. Edited programs using Final Cut Pro for broadcast on Family Channel content station.
Executive Producer at HMTV- Mayor's Office of Honolulu
January 1, 1991 - December 1, 2002Founded and led a government media department, directing large production crews for recurring series on city services, informational, and documentaries. Designed and managed multi-camera production trucks and studio facilities for live and recorded content.
Director, BetaCam Camera Operator at Eye-Square Prod
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1991Directed and operated camera for commercial, corporate, and entertainment video productions for high-profile clients including Hollywood studios. Collaborated with production teams to deliver high-quality video content for broadcast and corporate use.
Producer, Writer, Director, Editor at WLRN-17, PBS
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Produced and directed live studio shows and remote event coverage, including NASA launches and local sports events. Designed and installed linear video editing bays for government access stations.
Producer, Technical Director at Warner Amex of Dallas
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984Directed live sports remotes, special events, and music concerts using multi-camera remote trucks and linear edit bays. Provided technical direction for city government access programming and live broadcasts.
Education
Bachelor's in Radio, Television and Film at University of Texas at Austin
January 3, 1977 - June 1, 1980Bachelors in Radio-TV-Film
Certification in Final Cut Pro Studio at O'lelo Television
January 1, 2000 - June 1, 2000Certification in Chinese Mandarin at University of Hawai'i
January 1, 2000 - June 1, 2002Certification in English Instruction at American TESOL Institute
May 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017Teaching Certificate
Qualifications
Final Cut Pro Studio Certification
January 1, 2000 - June 1, 2000Chinese Mandarin Certification
January 1, 2000 - June 1, 2002English Instruction Certification
May 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017English Instruction Certification
May 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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