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I'm an experienced professional who has produced, hosted, and created content aired on local and national levels for over 25 years. I'm a two-time Midwest Emmy Award winner and a voiceover artist for various channels and production companies. My strengths include adaptability, leadership, decision-making, and the ability to work under pressure—skills honed in the fast-paced media industry and transferable to new industries.…I'm an experienced professional who has produced, hosted, and created content aired on local and national levels for over 25 years. I'm a two-time Midwest Emmy Award winner and a voiceover artist for various channels and production companies. My strengths include adaptability, leadership, decision-making, and the ability to work under pressure—skills honed in the fast-paced media industry and transferable to new industries.

Ted Brunson

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I'm an experienced professional who has produced, hosted, and created content aired on local and national levels for over 25 years. I'm a two-time Midwest Emmy Award winner and a voiceover artist for various channels and production companies. My strengths include adaptability, leadership, decision-making, and the ability to work under pressure—skills honed in the fast-paced media industry and transferable to new industries.…I'm an experienced professional who has produced, hosted, and created content aired on local and national levels for over 25 years. I'm a two-time Midwest Emmy Award winner and a voiceover artist for various channels and production companies. My strengths include adaptability, leadership, decision-making, and the ability to work under pressure—skills honed in the fast-paced media industry and transferable to new industries.

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I’m an experienced professional who has produced, hosted, and created content aired on local and national levels for over 25 years. I’m a two-time Midwest Emmy Award winner and a voiceover artist for various channels and production companies.

My strengths include adaptability, leadership, decision-making, and the ability to work under pressure—skills honed in the fast-paced media industry and transferable to new industries.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Host/Producer/Voiceover Artist at Self-employed (Freelance)

May 1, 2015 - Present

Creator, producer, and host of Web-based video segments for Chicago area restaurants and bars. Features are used as marketing tools for each establishment on the internet. Publicly represent businesses and products via video productions and live, on-site events. Voiceover Talent with home studio with the ability to record, edit and convert content for various clients. Clients include: Lucas Oil/MAV TV, Taste Media Group, Life Fitness, Schmaltz, Inc, Go TV Entertainment, DNA info.com., CertainTeed, 29 West Hubbard and Ripson Communications.

Lead Host and Producer at Chicago's Best, Tribune Broadcasting

January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2016

Weekly show on WGN-TV featuring local restaurants and bars. 2011 Midwest Emmy Award for Host. 2011 Midwest Emmy Award for Show. Nominated in 2010-2013. Lead Producer of the show; from conception to completion. Lead on-air Host for 103 shows, featuring over 350 establishments. Active daily on social media via Facebook and Instagram; interacted with viewers, and promoted theshow routinely.

Producer/Host/Reporter at Various affiliates and cable networks

May 1, 2004 - December 1, 2009

Contracted employee for several affiliates and cable networks as Producer, Host, and Reporter. Clients included, but not limited to Fox SportsNet Chicago, Comcast, WFLD, Big Ten Conference, Accenture, GO TV Entertainment, Toyota-Lexus Group and Lucas Oil.

Senior Producer at Newave Productions

August 1, 2001 - May 1, 2004

Lead Producer for several formats including television, internal corporate, and marketing. Worked directly with client from conception of project to completion. Oversaw daily production as manager of crew and editors. Collaborated with clients to help their vision come to life on the screen.

Associate Producer at "Regional Sports Report" (Fox Sportsnet Chicago)

June 1, 1999 - August 1, 2001

Constructed and executed two live half-hour shows per day. Gathered top stories of the day, and create the show rundown. Managed talent, production assistants and crew.

Lead Host and Producer at Chicago's Best - Tribune Broadcasting (WGN-TV)

January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2016

Weekly show on WGN-TV featuring local restaurants and bars. 2011 Midwest Emmy Award for Host. 2011 Midwest Emmy Award for Show. Nominated 2010-2013. Lead Producer of the show; from conception to completion. Lead on-air Host for 103 shows, featuring over 350 establishments. Active daily on social media via Facebook and Instagram; interacted with viewers, and promoted the show routinely.

Producer/Host/Reporter at Chicago (Various affiliates and cable networks)

May 1, 2004 - December 1, 2009

Associate Producer at Regional Sports Report (Fox Sportsnet Chicago)

June 1, 1999 - August 1, 2001

Constructed and executed two live half-hour shows per day. Gathered top stories of the day, and create the show rundown. Managed talent, production assistants and crew.