I am a detailed and dedicated professional with 21+ years of experience in commercial and video production across multiple broadcasting outlets. I combine hands-on skills in camera operation, graphic design, and video production to create engaging segments for promotional materials, long-form programs, and daily news topicals. By delivering content that meets client and company expectations and fosters audience engagement, I’ve earned multiple promotions and the trust and recommendations of clients, colleagues, and management.

Richard Fickes

I am a detailed and dedicated professional with 21+ years of experience in commercial and video production across multiple broadcasting outlets. I combine hands-on skills in camera operation, graphic design, and video production to create engaging segments for promotional materials, long-form programs, and daily news topicals. By delivering content that meets client and company expectations and fosters audience engagement, I’ve earned multiple promotions and the trust and recommendations of clients, colleagues, and management.

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I am a detailed and dedicated professional with 21+ years of experience in commercial and video production across multiple broadcasting outlets. I combine hands-on skills in camera operation, graphic design, and video production to create engaging segments for promotional materials, long-form programs, and daily news topicals.

By delivering content that meets client and company expectations and fosters audience engagement, I’ve earned multiple promotions and the trust and recommendations of clients, colleagues, and management.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Promotions Producer at Nexstar Media Group
January 1, 2018 - Present
Produces multimedia and digital content for promotional campaigns and daily news topicals; handles graphic design, camera shooting, and video production within a group and independently; since 2021 responsibilities include log editing in the WideOrbit Traffic system and proficiency with WideOrbit for inventory management and ad placement optimization.
Commercial Producer at Sinclair Broadcast Group
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2018
Managed video production for sales-driven content, collaborating with outside clients to produce, script, shoot, and edit a variety of commercials, shows and promotions. Ran studio camera and field shoots; promoted to full-time commercial and promotions producer after one year; contributed to graphics and the on-air look during the WB/UPN to CW/My Network changeover.

Education

Associate of Science (AS) in Digital Media at Full Sail University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Associate of Science (AS) in Film & Video at Full Sail University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment