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I am a dependable, detail-oriented video professional with over 30 years of experience as a producer, director, editor, and shooter. My work spans documentaries, television, and on-air productions, with a track record of delivering compelling content for streaming and broadcast. I thrive both in collaborative teams and when working independently, taking projects from concept through delivery while keeping timelines and budgets in check. Based in Chicago, I bring hands-on expertise in field production, studio operations, and post-production to every project.…I am a dependable, detail-oriented video professional with over 30 years of experience as a producer, director, editor, and shooter. My work spans documentaries, television, and on-air productions, with a track record of delivering compelling content for streaming and broadcast. I thrive both in collaborative teams and when working independently, taking projects from concept through delivery while keeping timelines and budgets in check. Based in Chicago, I bring hands-on expertise in field production, studio operations, and post-production to every project.

Donald J. Albert

Videographer, Camera Operator, Video Editor

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I am a dependable, detail-oriented video professional with over 30 years of experience as a producer, director, editor, and shooter. My work spans documentaries, television, and on-air productions, with a track record of delivering compelling content for streaming and broadcast. I thrive both in collaborative teams and when working independently, taking projects from concept through delivery while keeping timelines and budgets in check. Based in Chicago, I bring hands-on expertise in field production, studio operations, and post-production to every project.…I am a dependable, detail-oriented video professional with over 30 years of experience as a producer, director, editor, and shooter. My work spans documentaries, television, and on-air productions, with a track record of delivering compelling content for streaming and broadcast. I thrive both in collaborative teams and when working independently, taking projects from concept through delivery while keeping timelines and budgets in check. Based in Chicago, I bring hands-on expertise in field production, studio operations, and post-production to every project.

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I am a dependable, detail-oriented video professional with over 30 years of experience as a producer, director, editor, and shooter. My work spans documentaries, television, and on-air productions, with a track record of delivering compelling content for streaming and broadcast.

I thrive both in collaborative teams and when working independently, taking projects from concept through delivery while keeping timelines and budgets in check. Based in Chicago, I bring hands-on expertise in field production, studio operations, and post-production to every project.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Camera Operator/Production at PGM-TV

April 1, 2022 - Present

Sets up 3-camera shoots; stage manager for wireless mics; videotaped interviews and events as needed.

Studio Tech (Freelance regular part-time) at FOX Big Ten Network

August 1, 2013 - Present

Jib/Studio and pedestal camera operator; stage manager for IFBs and wireless mics; maintained studio sets and equipment.

Documentary Producer, Director, Videographer & Editor

January 1, 2010 - Present

Produced and directed multiple documentary projects including The Father I Never Knew, The Streets Were My Father, and others; handled video shooting and editing; distributed and streaming online.

Adjunct Instructor, Producing One: The Production team at Columbia College Chicago

September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2017

Teaching and guiding students on breaking down scripts, creating shoot schedules and budgets using Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting; credits 3 hours.

Studio Camera Operator & Floor Director at NBC Universal-Comcast SportsNet

September 1, 2004 - November 1, 2012

Studio camera operator and floor director; on-location sports photographer; stage manager: sets, lights and equipment.

Producer/Director/Editor at Everlasting Love

January 1, 2004 - Present

Proactively booked guests and crew; prepared and staged each hour-long inspirational talk show; managed lighting, cameras, audio and set wrap.

Production Manager/Local Origination Coordinator at Prime Cable of Chicago/Comcast

July 1, 2000 - March 1, 2003

Managed and programmed two leased access channels; liaised with programmers and ad agencies; generated revenue; studio production crew; edited spots and logs; trained staff; used Avid MC Express, Beta SP, and non-linear editing.

Video Master Evaluator/Operator/Duplicator at Deluxe Video Services

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2000

Evaluated, created and edited D2, D3 and 1-inch masters for major clients including 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, Columbia-TriStar, Universal.

Editor/Producer/Camera/Traffic at WCFC – TV 38

January 1, 1986 - April 1, 1993

Produced and edited commercial and promotional spots; camera operator for live programming and taped programming; maintained daily on-air lineup and tape library.

Intern at WGN TV

April 1, 1982 - Present

Floor Director, PSA writer in Community Affairs.