José Alberto Román
San Juan
Summary
Enthusiastic journalist with over 10 years of news producing and writing experience. As a passionate photojournalist and editor, Mr. Roman is perhaps one of the few producers in the industry always willing to leave the producer’s desk behind, grab a camera and shoot any story or interview needed for a newscast. When it comes to covering news, one phrase describes this professional's philosophy: Covering all things local but with a global mindset.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Assignment Desk Manager
Liberman Media Group (Teleonce Puerto Rico)
03.2024 - Current
- Performed all duties applicable to this job, including the coordination of news stories for all reporters and photojournalists.
- Critical to this job was monitoring competing broadcast and digital news media outlets to make sure our station stayed on top of the major news of the day.
- Assisted with the coordination of package editing which sometimes required the search of visual and audio material needed by reporters and editors to be used in their news pieces.
Assignment Desk Editor
Wapa TV
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed all duties applicable to this job, including the coordination of news stories for all reporters and photojournalists.
- Critical to this job was monitoring competing broadcast and digital news media outlets to make sure our station stayed on top of the major news of the day.
- Assisted with the coordination of package editing which sometimes required the search of visual and audio material needed by reporters and editors to be used in the news pieces.
News Producer
WKRG News 5 Nexstar Broadcasting
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Produced the 6 P.M. one-hour daily news shows and other station shows, including the 6 P.M. and 10 P.M. weekend shows when needed.
- Built visual elements and graphics for news shows.
- Edited and proofread news scripts.
- Edited and proofread reporter scripts, including packages.
- Wrote news packages and produced special content / segments.
- Coordinated coverage for live and special events.
- Line-produced all shows produced.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams in the launching of special projects.
Video Editor
Iniciativa Comunitaria
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Edited at least five short video projects highlighting social services this non-profit organization provides for disadvantaged and at risk populations.
News Producer
Spectrum News Network
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Produced two daily live news shows for WXLV on ABC 45.
- Edited packages and scripts written by reporters and other news staff.
- Researched and wrote fresh content for shows daily.
- Coordinated coverage of breaking news, dispatching news crews to late-breaking scenes breaking stories and supporting them throughout the news gathering process.
- Shot, edited and wrote news features.
- In coordination with night crews, created fresh content for AM crews to use.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
Morning Show Executive Producer
WTVM Channel 9
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Responsible for mentoring, guiding and encouraging producers, reporters, editors and production staff.
- Produced weekly and special segments. Tasks included scheduling and interviewing show guests and assisting them in any way possible to ensure segments were informative, engaging and visually appealing.
- Took charge of the planning and coordination of local live shots. Also coordinated ABC network generic live shots and live remotes from other sister stations.
- Produced content for show's website and posted teases and late-breaking alerts on station’s Facebook page.
- Put together live news shows as a fill-in producer.
Executive News Producer
WFMZ Channel 69
04.2007 - 07.2012
- Produced two 30-minute Spanish news shows daily.
- Planned, coordinated and produced special features and weekly show segments.
- Wrote and copy edited show’s fresh content daily.
- Wrote news packages.
- Supervised team of reporters and photojournalists.
Producer
Christian Broadcast Network
01.2008 - 10.2009
- Produced feature stories for network.
- Researched stories, interviewed guests, wrote scripts and assisted photographers and editors during filming.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
Photojournalist
WFMZ Channel 69
02.2003 - 08.2005
- Shot and edited news scripts and packages for station’s 30-minute daily Spanish newscast.
- Wrote content for show.
- Pitched photo stories to reporters and editors.
- Conducted research on diverse topics and subjects before shooting interviews.
Master Control Operator
WTAJ Channel 10
03.1994 - 09.2001
- Maintained on-air log operations.
- Ensured audio and video quality of all programming that went on air.
- Ran video production equipment for news and special programming such as audio boards, character generators, playback equipment and studio cameras.
- Coordinated and set up live news remotes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications And TV Production
University of The Sacred Heart
San Juan, Puerto Rico 05.1991
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
- Time Management
- Team Building
Timeline
Assignment Desk Manager
Liberman Media Group (Teleonce Puerto Rico)
03.2024 - Current
Assignment Desk Editor
Wapa TV
11.2023 - 02.2024
News Producer
WKRG News 5 Nexstar Broadcasting
08.2021 - 08.2023
Video Editor
Iniciativa Comunitaria
11.2018 - 02.2019
News Producer
Spectrum News Network
11.2015 - 12.2017
Morning Show Executive Producer
WTVM Channel 9
07.2013 - 03.2015
Producer
Christian Broadcast Network
01.2008 - 10.2009
Executive News Producer
WFMZ Channel 69
04.2007 - 07.2012
Photojournalist
WFMZ Channel 69
02.2003 - 08.2005
Master Control Operator
WTAJ Channel 10
03.1994 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications And TV Production
University of The Sacred Heart
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