Darius Willis

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Hi, I'm Darius Willis, a dynamic media professional and educator with a passion for creating impactful visual content and mentoring athletes.

About

Hi, I’m Darius Willis, a dynamic media professional and educator with a passion for creating impactful visual content and mentoring athletes. With experience in video production and broadcast engineering, I thrive on crafting engaging stories and delivering seamless live broadcasts. Outside the media realm, I am also a championship-winning football coach who enjoys developing players and building cohesive teams.

I take pride in combining creativity with technical expertise and leadership both on the field and behind the scenes. Whether troubleshooting broadcast equipment, coaching young athletes, or collaborating with a production team, I strive to deliver my best and inspire those around me.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Other

Work experience

Offensive & Defensive Coordinator, Wide Receivers & Defensive Backs Coach · Young Audiences Charter SchoolAug 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

Led team to four middle school championships (2019, 2023, 2024, 2025), implementing innovative offensive and defensive strategies. Designed an aggressive offensive scheme that averaged 21 points per game during the 2019 championship season. Developed and executed defensive strategies that secured multiple title-winning performances.

News Engineer · WWL-TVJan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

Edit and deliver high-quality video content for the morning newscast and special features, ensuring accuracy and visual impact under tight deadlines. Serve as on-scene photographer, capturing breaking news and human-interest stories with precision and creativity. Troubleshoot and maintain broadcast equipment, including satellite uplinks, ensuring seamless live and recorded broadcasts. Collaborate with reporters and producers to enhance visual storytelling, contributing to the station's ratings and viewer engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts · Concordia University2009 – 2012

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