Hi, I’m Rick Roberts, an Emmy Award–winning editor/producer with decades of experience spanning local television, network productions, feature films, and long-form documentaries. I thrive on leading talented teams, shaping production workflows, and driving storytelling from concept to air, all while delivering standout visuals and engaging campaigns. From early days as an intern and Stage Manager at KSNN/KTBN to current network leadership at WCLF-CTN, I’ve learned to manage tight schedules, juggle multiple shows per day, and leverage cutting-edge tools and AI to boost audience engagement and donations. I love building teams, mentoring others, and creating brand-aligned campaigns that resonate across on-air, online, and social platforms.

Rick Roberts

Hi, I’m Rick Roberts, an Emmy Award–winning editor/producer with decades of experience spanning local television, network productions, feature films, and long-form documentaries. I thrive on leading talented teams, shaping production workflows, and driving storytelling from concept to air, all while delivering standout visuals and engaging campaigns. From early days as an intern and Stage Manager at KSNN/KTBN to current network leadership at WCLF-CTN, I’ve learned to manage tight schedules, juggle multiple shows per day, and leverage cutting-edge tools and AI to boost audience engagement and donations. I love building teams, mentoring others, and creating brand-aligned campaigns that resonate across on-air, online, and social platforms.

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Hi, I’m Rick Roberts, an Emmy Award–winning editor/producer with decades of experience spanning local television, network productions, feature films, and long-form documentaries. I thrive on leading talented teams, shaping production workflows, and driving storytelling from concept to air, all while delivering standout visuals and engaging campaigns.

From early days as an intern and Stage Manager at KSNN/KTBN to current network leadership at WCLF-CTN, I’ve learned to manage tight schedules, juggle multiple shows per day, and leverage cutting-edge tools and AI to boost audience engagement and donations. I love building teams, mentoring others, and creating brand-aligned campaigns that resonate across on-air, online, and social platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Intern at KSNN
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1979
Began as an Intern; progressed to Stage Manager, Camera Operator, and Assistant Director for News, local sports and local programming, including Council Meetings.
Stage Manager / Mini-Cam Operator / Sr. Director/Producer at KTBN
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1982
Directed/Co-produced Talk shows, Rock Concerts, Major Events; managed 3-5 shows per day.
Network Executive Producer at WCLF-CTN
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Responsible for updating all internally produced series and promos; Initiated and led Social Media Campaigns; Wrote and produced multiple spots/teasers/reels; trained teams and affiliates; stressed brand development and donations.
Stage Manager / Sr. Director / Producer at KTBN
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1982
Stage Manager, Mini-Cam Operator; Directed/Co-produced Talk shows, Rock Concerts, Major Events; managed 3–5 shows per day.

Education

Masters Class in Non-Linear Editing at USC
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Special Course in Film to Video Editing at UCLA
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Video Production 101 at Learning Tree University
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026
Video Production 101 at Learning Tree University
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026
Guest Speaker: How to Get in the Business at LAFS
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026
Guest Speaker: How to Get in the Business at Pasadena City College
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026

Qualifications

Emmy Award – Winner
January 1, 2012 - February 25, 2026
Emmy Award – Nominated
January 1, 2013 - February 25, 2026
Emmy Award
January 1, 2012 - April 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    paper Organic Nation

    Organic Nation was a Youtube series proposal for all things Organic. This is the intro to that series. I was the Director/Writer and Editor.