Norman Bell Jr

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photojournalist at Program Productions, Inc.
April 1, 2021 - Present
Live camera operator for college and professional sporting events.
Video Producer at The Times-Picayune | Nola.com
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Produced Saints Insider, a twice weekly recorded podcast and a regular live post-game podcast from the arena. Covered daily Saints practices and interviews. Shot, edited and produced History Keepers, an award-winning series about guardians of Louisiana culture. Produced advertising videos for nola.com and created multiple video series for the Mardi Gras for all Y'all broadcast with Arthur Hardy.
Camera Operator at Show Time Rentals
October 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Camera operator for conventions and events.
Staff Photojournalist at Forum Communications Co. (WDAY TV)
January 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Shot and edited news and sports stories for local broadcasts; traveled with and covered the North Dakota State University football and basketball teams during the 2021-2022 season; Emmy nominee for breaking news story.
Video Assistant at Fargo Force
October 1, 2008 - April 1, 2022
Camera operator for game days and special events; captured game action and fans' reactions.
Video Technician, Adjunct Professor, Sideline Reporter, Host of Football Coaches Show at Concordia College
June 1, 2015 - August 1, 2020
Live streaming all college events; produced videos for the college advancement department; co-taught Broadcast Performance undergraduate class for four semesters; part of Concordia College's Football Radio Broadcast team.
Radio Co-host at KFGO RADIO FARGO MOORHEAD
August 1, 2013 - July 1, 2017
Co-hosted the Bison Tailgate and the Bison Rewind pre-game and post-game, interactive talk shows for North Dakota State football.
Sports/News Photographer at Gray Television
May 1, 2000 - June 1, 2015
Shot and edited news and sports stories for local broadcasts; Emmy nominee for breaking news; 2008 Emmy-winning news team; video was featured on an Oprah Winfrey show segment; reporter for the Petro Serve USA Bison pre-game show; pool camera operator for live court TV; freelanced for CBS and NBC for various personalized stories.
Lead Kids Program Counselor at Churches United For The Homeless
May 1, 1998 - August 1, 2000
Led a comprehensive children's program, developed activities, reading and tutoring, and supported nutrition and daily routines for kids experiencing housing instability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS, Applied Psychology at Tulane University
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Mass Communication/Media Studies at Minnesota State University, Moorhead
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services