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I’m Aaron Hutchings, an award-nominated media professional with 35+ years of experience in broadcast production, news coverage, and documentary filmmaking. I have helped teams tell stories across the transition from analog to digital editing, produced award-winning documentaries, and delivered reliable coverage under tight deadlines. My work spans live broadcasts, drone cinematography, and fast-turnaround editing, and I am known for technical expertise, creativity, and reliability under pressure.
Based in Clearwater, FL, I thrive in collaborative teams that value creativity, teamwork, and dedication. I fill multiple roles—from shooter to editor to drone operator—and excel in high-pressure environments. I’m eager to contribute to a Tampa Bay media team and help create outstanding content.
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Work Experience
Lead Videographer & Senior Editor at Transform Multimedia
January 1, 2004 - PresentProduced and edited documentaries, marketing videos, and aerial content. Directed shoots, managed crews, and integrated modern digital workflows. Captured cinematic drone footage enhancing storytelling and client branding.
Live Shot Operator, Editor & Drone Pilot at Morning News Operations (WLKY-TV, WDRB-TV, WKPC/KET)
January 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025Operated uplink truck and executed live morning news shots (4:30 AM – 9:00 AM). Shot and edited daily packages and multiple VOSOTs for 5 PM newscasts. Enhanced coverage with aerial perspectives using advanced drone technology.
Producer / Director / Executive Producer at KET/WKPC-TV 15 PBS | Louisville, KY
January 1, 2004 - September 9, 2025Directed award-winning documentaries and supervised full production teams. Oversaw lighting, audio, and camera operations for studio and field work.
Editor & Colorist at VTA – Video Tape Associates
January 1, 1990 - September 9, 2025Editor & Colorist
Morning News Camera Operator at WLKY-TV CBS
January 1, 1989 - September 9, 2025Camera operator for morning news coverage, contributing to live and packaged news.
News Camera & Editor at WBKO-TV ABC
January 1, 1980 - September 9, 2025News camera operations and editing for studio and field productions.
Lead Videographer & Senior Editor at Transform Multimedia
January 1, 2004 - PresentProduced and edited documentaries, marketing videos, and aerial content. Directed shoots, managed crews, and integrated modern digital workflows. Captured cinematic drone footage enhancing storytelling and client branding.
Live Shot Operator, Editor & Drone Pilot at WLKY-TV, WDRB-TV, WKPC/KET
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Operated uplink truck and executed live morning news shots (4:30 AM – 9 AM). Shot and edited daily packages and multiple VOSOTs for 5 PM newscasts. Enhanced coverage with aerial perspectives using advanced drone technology.
Producer / Director / Executive Producer at KET/WKPC-TV 15 PBS
January 1, 2004 - September 29, 2025Directed award-winning documentaries and supervised full production teams. Oversaw lighting, audio, and camera operations for studio and field work.
Editor & Colorist at VTA – Video Tape Associates
January 1, 1990 - September 29, 2025Edited and color-graded video content, supporting broadcast and corporate projects.
Morning News Camera Operator at WLKY-TV CBS
January 1, 1989 - September 29, 2025Camera operator for morning news broadcasts, contributing to live and taped packages.
News Camera & Editor at WBKO-TV ABC
January 1, 1980 - September 29, 2025Handled camera and editing tasks for local newscasts.
Lead Videographer & Senior Editor at Transform Multimedia
January 1, 2004 - PresentProduced and edited documentaries, marketing videos, and aerial content. Directed shoots, managed crews, and integrated modern digital workflows. Captured cinematic drone footage enhancing storytelling and client branding.
Live Shot Operator, Editor & Drone Pilot at Morning News Operations (WLKY-TV, WDRB-TV, WKPC/KET)
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Operated uplink truck and executed live morning news shots (4:30 AM – 9 AM). Shot and edited daily packages and multiple VOSOTs for 5 PM newscasts. Enhanced coverage with aerial perspectives using advanced drone technology.
Producer / Director / Executive Producer at KET/WKPC-TV 15 PBS
January 1, 2004 - September 29, 2025Directed award-winning documentaries and supervised full production teams. Oversaw lighting, audio, and camera operations for studio and field work.
Editor & Colorist at VTA – Video Tape Associates
January 1, 1990 - September 29, 2025Editor & Colorist
Morning News Camera Operator at WLKY-TV CBS
January 1, 1989 - September 29, 2025Camera operator for morning news
News Camera & Editor at WBKO-TV ABC
January 1, 1980 - September 29, 2025News camera & editor
Lead Videographer & Senior Editor at Transform Multimedia
January 1, 2004 - PresentProduced and edited documentaries, marketing videos, and aerial content. Directed shoots, managed crews, and integrated modern digital workflows. Captured cinematic drone footage enhancing storytelling and client branding.
Live Shot Operator, Editor & Drone Pilot at Morning News Operations (WLKY-TV, WDRB-TV, WKPC/KET)
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Operated uplink truck and executed live morning news shots (4:30 AM – 9 AM). Shot and edited daily packages and multiple VOSOTs for 5 PM newscasts. Enhanced coverage with aerial perspectives using advanced drone technology.
Producer / Director / Executive Producer at KET/WKPC-TV 15 PBS | Louisville, KY
January 1, 2004 - September 29, 2025Directed award-winning documentaries and supervised full production teams. Oversaw lighting, audio, and camera operations for studio and field work.
Editor & Colorist at VTA – Video Tape Associates
January 1, 1990 - September 29, 2025Edited and color-graded projects for broadcast and corporate clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines.
Morning News Camera Operator at WLKY-TV (CBS)
January 1, 1989 - September 29, 2025Camera operator for morning news, supporting live broadcasts and field packages.
News Camera & Editor at WBKO-TV (ABC)
January 1, 1980 - September 29, 2025News camera operation and editing for local newscasts.
Live Shot Operator, Editor & Drone Pilot at Morning News Operations (WLKY-TV, WDRB-TV, WKPC/KET)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2024Operated uplink truck and executed live morning news shots (4:30 AM – 9 AM). Shot and edited daily packages and multiple VOSOTs for 5 PM newscasts. Enhanced coverage with aerial perspectives using advanced drone technology.
Producer / Director / Executive Producer at KET/WKPC-TV 15 PBS
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2004Directed award-winning documentaries and supervised full production teams. Oversaw lighting, audio, and camera operations for studio and field work.
Editor & Colorist at VTA – Video Tape Associates
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990Editor & Colorist
Morning News Camera Operator at WLKY-TV CBS
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1989Morning News Camera Operator
News Camera & Editor at WBKO-TV ABC
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1980News Camera & Editor
Education
Qualifications
Emmy Nominations
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025Telly Awards
January 11, 2030 - September 9, 2025FAA Certified Drone Operator
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Emmy Nominations
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Telly Awards
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025FAA Certified Drone Operator
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Other
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