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JOHN F. FRASSE

 ◊ 646-739-6378 broadcastenterprises@msn.com

EXPERIENCE

 

Senior Cameraman / Producer, WPIX TV Tribune, New York, N.Y.: September 1982 to present

  • Oversee all special feature and investigative stories from initial concept to finished product.

  • Develop story ideas for feature and multi-part series that have won local and national awards

  • Direct on–air talent during locally and nationally televised live events.

  • Coordinate special investigative unit in undercover and covert operations and surveillance.

  • Research and implement purchases of new equipment to enhance productivity and on-air look and sound.

  • Create programs to increase workforce output, enhanced workforce safety in the field and increase overall \productivity and station branding.

  • Work with station management on developing operating procedures for an all-digital High Definition 

       station.

  • Proficient in all types of hand-held and studio cameras as well as Steadicam and jib operations. Also well 

       versed in airborne and underwater production as well as national and international travel and live truck 

       operations. Familiar with non-linear editing (FCP) 

 

Managing Director, Broadcast Enterprises, Massapequa, N.Y.: August 1984 to present

  •   Produce commercials and infomercials for small, medium and large corporations and clients.

  •  Direct post-production and editing sessions.

  •  Coordinate talent and supervise technical crew for remote live and taped productions.

  •  Work in many different HD venues with sports, entertainment and studio operations.

  •  Design and manufacture of specialty video and audio equipment.

 

Operations Engineer, Diocesan Television Network, Uniondale, N.Y.: Sept.1980 to 1982 

  •  Managed entire station technical operations overnight including transmitter operation, tape playback and 

         live studio productions.

 

EDUCATION

 

New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, N.Y. 

  • BFA. In Communication Arts.

  • Graduated in top 10 percent

       

AWARDS

 

New York State Emmy 2013-2012, 2011-2010, 2005-2004, 1999-1998

New York State Emmy Nominations for Excellence in News Photography 

2011,2010,2008,2005,2004,2001,1999,1996,1993,1991

New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Award for General Excellence in News Photography and for

Producing and Directing in a Series. 1991, 1990,1987,1986,1984

Press Club of Long Island 1986 

Society of Professional Journalists 1986

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