I am a dedicated media professional with extensive experience in television broadcasting and production. With a solid educational background in journalism and music performance, I have developed well-rounded skills in content creation, video editing, and live production control. I am passionate about delivering high-quality broadcast experiences and supporting the seamless operation of news programming. Over more than a decade at KALB-TV News Channel 5, I have advanced from a Production Technician to a Master Control Operator and Technical Media Producer, contributing significantly to morning and midday newscasts. I thrive in fast-paced environments where attention to detail and teamwork are essential to producing engaging and accurate news content.

Kevin Clarkston

I am a dedicated media professional with extensive experience in television broadcasting and production. With a solid educational background in journalism and music performance, I have developed well-rounded skills in content creation, video editing, and live production control. I am passionate about delivering high-quality broadcast experiences and supporting the seamless operation of news programming. Over more than a decade at KALB-TV News Channel 5, I have advanced from a Production Technician to a Master Control Operator and Technical Media Producer, contributing significantly to morning and midday newscasts. I thrive in fast-paced environments where attention to detail and teamwork are essential to producing engaging and accurate news content.

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I am a dedicated media professional with extensive experience in television broadcasting and production. With a solid educational background in journalism and music performance, I have developed well-rounded skills in content creation, video editing, and live production control. I am passionate about delivering high-quality broadcast experiences and supporting the seamless operation of news programming.

Over more than a decade at KALB-TV News Channel 5, I have advanced from a Production Technician to a Master Control Operator and Technical Media Producer, contributing significantly to morning and midday newscasts. I thrive in fast-paced environments where attention to detail and teamwork are essential to producing engaging and accurate news content.

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Master Control Operator/Technical Media Producer at KALB-TV News Channel 5
October 1, 2017 - Present
Oversees station channels for proper signal, audio, and video synchronization. Runs local commercials during live network broadcasts, performs quality control for syndicated programming, and directs production of morning and midday newscasts.
Morning Producer at KALB-TV News Channel 5
October 1, 2017 - August 31, 2025
Wrote and edited anchor scripts, edited video footage, compiled video content for morning newscasts and news cut-ins, and attended morning news meetings to assist in content planning and production.
Production Technician at KALB-TV News Channel 5
March 1, 2012 - August 31, 2025
Operated audio soundboard and Chyron graphics machine for newscasts, posted news video and articles on the station website, compiled information for quarterly FCC reports, and edited video footage for newscasts.
Master Control Operator / Technical Media Producer at KALB-TV News Channel 5
October 1, 2017 - Present
Monitor station channels to ensure proper signal, audio, and video syncing, run local commercials during live network broadcasts, perform quality control for syndicated programming, and direct production of morning and midday newscasts.
Morning Producer at KALB-TV News Channel 5
October 1, 2017 - August 31, 2025
Wrote and edited anchor scripts, edited video footage, compiled content for the morning newscast and morning news cut-ins, and participated in morning news meetings to facilitate smooth broadcast operations.
Production Technician at KALB-TV News Channel 5
March 1, 2012 - August 31, 2025
Operated audio soundboard and Chyron graphics machine for evening newscasts, posted news video and articles on the station website, compiled information for quarterly FCC reports, and edited video footage for newscasts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
August 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009

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Media & Entertainment