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Nicholas Karlik

@nicholaskarlik

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Communications professional skilled in news production and content strategy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

I am a communications professional with a robust background in news production, multimedia storytelling, and live event coordination. My experience has equipped me with the ability to translate complex stories into compelling content across various platforms. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am eager to leverage my newsroom experience in a dynamic role within public relations, internal communications, or content strategy.

Currently, I work as a Line Producer at Spectrum News, where I collaborate with teams to determine story packages for newscasts, write and edit stories in real-time, and manage live coverage. My previous role as a Content Producer at WGEM allowed me to produce two evening newscasts daily, ensuring timely and engaging content for viewers across three states. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Television and Digital Media Production from Ferris State University, where I graduated Cum Laude.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Line Producing

Spectrum News

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Collaborated with teams to determine story packages for newscasts and wrote, edited, and updated stories in real-time during broadcasts. Led show recording, corrected errors, and answered anchor queries during live and taped shows.

Rundown Management Video Editing Live Coverage Coordination Web Content Management Social Media Sound Engineering

HUB Producer

Spectrum News

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Distributed newscast content to other Spectrum News stations and managed live coverage, guiding station producers and coordinating field reporter talkbacks. Arranged guest interviews and facilitated communication between stations.

Content Planning Interview Coordination Live Coverage Management Communication

Content Producer

WGEM

Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Produced two evening newscasts a day viewed within three states. Directed breaking news coverage and assigned reporters/photographers to breaking news scenes.

Content Production Script Writing Breaking News Coverage

Editor

WKTV

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years)

Edited video content for the station's YouTube channel and ensured footage met broadcast standards. Assisted with video archiving and library management, corrected technical issues, and prepared highlight reels and news packages.

Video Editing Broadcast Standards Technical Troubleshooting News Package Creation

Intern

WKTV

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Directed and technical-directed newsroom shoots. Edited content for both studio and location productions and assisted in remote production for high school sports events.

Newsroom Directing Technical Direction Studio Location Production Video Editing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ferris State University

Bachelor of Science, Television and Digital Media Production

2017 - 2021

Grade: Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Featured video on Shorts Brewery’s Social Media; Transfer Crimson Scholarship; Academic Scholarship; Herbert Memorial Scholarship.

Graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Television and Digital Media Production. Completed a minor in Creative Writing, enhancing storytelling and content creation skills.