José Alberto Román Figueroa
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
News Producer
WIPR
09.2024 - Current
- In charge of producing the morning half-hour live newscast
- Writes stories for the morning half-hour live newscast
- Produces live interview segments for the newscast
- Assists with assignment desk managing duties
- Assists news director with planning daily news coverage for all news shows
Assignment Desk Editor
TeleOnce
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assigned breaking news stories to reporters for coverage.
- Recommended ways to improve editorial process.
- Acted as point of contact for editorial questions.
- Edited and proofed variety of materials, assessing for accuracy, clarity and adherence to style guidelines.
Assignment Desk Editor
WAPA TV
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Assigned breaking news stories to reporters for coverage.
- Recommended ways to improve editorial process.
- Acted as point of contact for editorial questions.
- Edited and proofed variety of materials, assessing for accuracy, clarity and adherence to style guidelines.
News Producer
WKRG News 5 Nexstar Broadcasting
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Produced the 6 p.m. one-hour daily news show 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
05.1991
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
- Time Management
- Team Building
Timeline
News Producer
WIPR
09.2024 - Current
Assignment Desk Editor
TeleOnce
03.2024 - 08.2024
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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