Doug Ross

Doug Ross

Producer at Wang-Ross Communications

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Current
  • Progect Manager at Innovative Technologies Inc.
  • Senior Producer at USPS-TV
  • Senior Producer at Innovative Technologies
Past
  • Producer/Writer/Editor at KWHE-14
  • Executive Producer at HMTV-Honolulu Municipal TV
  • Betacam Operator at Eye Square Productions
  • Theater Manager at American Film Institute
  • Assistant to the Producer at Mark Obenhaus Films
  • Director/Editor at WLRN-17
  • Producer/Technical Director at Warner-Amex Cable of Dallas
Education
  • The China Institute
  • University of Southern California
  • The University of Texas at Austin
Connections
114 connections
Industry
Media Production
Websites

Doug Ross’s Summary

Recognized video professional with proven leadership
has extensive experience in the conception, production,
and completion of innovative, compelling television programs
is seeking new opportunities to manage quality productions with
thought provoking content that makes a difference.

My television career has never about fame or money
nor seeking to make the next biggest video.
It's been about the journey of learning new skills everyday,
meeting thousands of different people, traveling
the world to see new places, and making the small
differences that effects others in a positive manner.

Doug Ross’s Specialties:

Multitasking productions under deadlines.
High-level interpersonal skills.
Energetic, motivated,self-starter.
Administratively strong.
Controls large budget and crew management.
Creative Script Writing;
Advanced technical capabilities on
Motion 2, DVD Studio Pro, Avid Adenaline;
Instructor/ Owner on FCP HD system
HDV-Lights-Grip-Audio Package;
Gorilla 3.0.9, Final Draft 7, Photoshop CS,
Speaks Conversational Mandarin;
Voice over narration;
Passport and travel ready.


Doug Ross’s Experience

  • Progect Manager

    Innovative Technologies Inc.

    (Media Production industry)

    March 2009Present (9 months)

    Produce media and document elements for local and nationwide RFP projects for ITI.

  • Senior Producer

    USPS-TV

    (Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

    2006Present (3 years )

    Oversee and coordinate Government TV Studio, EFP productions & Post-Production facility at The Bolger Center in Potomac, MD. We work for USPS Corporate Communications and create programs concerning executive messaging, products, service, training, webcasts, satellite and VOD streaming for +650.000 employees nationawide.

  • Senior Producer

    Innovative Technologies

    (Media Production industry)

    2006Present (3 years )

  • Senior Producer

    Wang-Ross Communications

    (Media Production industry)

    November 2006Present (3 years 1 month)

    Producer, Writer, KPI-TV, Inc., Wang-Ross Communications, New York, 2005-6; China Empire in HD (The History Channel), Hawaii’s Chinatown ( PBS Hawai’i), PROFILES (HDV) Asian-American entertainers, performers. The Mysteries of Dongbei China (HDV). Environmental reports on Website www.capitolecowatch.com & iTunes.

  • Senior Producer

    United States Postal Service

    (Media Production industry)

    2006Present (3 years )

  • Producer / Writer

    KPI TV Inc.

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Media Production industry)

    April 2006July 2006 (4 months)

    Managed The History Channel's Engineering an Empire: China
    with Host/Actor Peter Weller from concept, treatment, script,
    shooting in China and New York to post-production editing,
    animations, and performed voice over.
    Premieres on THC Sept. 19th.

  • Producer/ Writer

    A&E Television Networks

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    July 2004December 2004 (6 months)

    Managed topic selection, scripting, guest bookings, editing mini-docs, supervision of crew, host and guests @ CBS Studios. Series: Global View on History Channel International.

  • Producer/Writer

    Saudi Aramco

    (Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Oil & Energy industry)

    July 2003June 2004 (1 year )

    Researched, compiled and developed information to create promotional corporate scripts, documentaries and programs for Energy Company. Seen on: al-Arabiya, Qatar.

  • Producer/Writer/Editor

    KWHE-14

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    March 2000July 2003 (3 years 5 months)

    Directed crews, budget, composed scripts, controlled camera, audio, graphics, narration and FCP edit. Also managed private consultancy to create original content. Clients: C&C of Honolulu, CCTV, The Chinese Channel, KITV-4, ‘Olelo TV, Group 70 Inc., Malama ‘O Manoa, North Shore Assoc.

  • Executive Producer

    HMTV-Honolulu Municipal TV

    (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

    September 1991March 2000 (8 years 7 months)

    Responsible for administrative operations, budget, policy, scheduling, programming, equipment, supervision of production crews and maintaining contact with community & media. Designed and created multi-camera production truck and soundstage studio with control room and non-linear edit bay. Projects: The Mayor’s Report, City News Week, Culture & Arts, Help Keep Hawaii Waters Clean, Lifeguard On Duty, Xmas City Lights; Environmental Services, EMS, Parks, HFD, TheBus, HPD, CSD, documentaries and PSA’s.

  • Betacam Operator

    Eye Square Productions

    (Public Company; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    September 1986May 1991 (4 years 9 months)

    Assigned as Betacam Operator on ENG, Field productions for commercial, entertainment, documentary, and corporate clients. HBO, Hughes Aircraft, Seagrams, Mattel, Variety Arts Center, Marineland, E! and more.

  • Theater Manager

    American Film Institute

    (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)

    May 1988May 1990 (2 years 1 month)

    Managed volunteers, scheduling and exhibition of 35mm print films at Third Street Theater, Santa Monica, CA and AFI Campus, LA, CA during annual AFI Film Festival.

  • Assistant to the Producer

    Mark Obenhaus Films

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)

    May 1986July 1986 (3 months)

    Assisted Associate Producer Libby Kreutz during production of Miles Ahead: The Music of Miles Davis (WNET/Obenhaus Films; PBS "Great Performances" series) in Los Angeles, CA.

  • Director/Editor

    WLRN-17

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    June 1984January 1986 (1 year 8 months)

    Directed live, studio, remotes for PBS affiliate, Government access channel administered by Dade County, Miami FL. Covered NASA Space Shuttle Launches/Landings, Biscayne Bay Regatta, Dade County Council Hearings.

  • Producer/Technical Director

    Warner-Amex Cable of Dallas

    (Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    January 1981May 1984 (3 years 5 months)

    Produced, Directed and TD on live studio, high school sports, special events, music concerts and government access using multi-camera remote microwave truck with linear edit system for Local Origination department of citywide cable company.


Doug Ross’s Education

  • The China Institute

    n/a , Madarin Language , 20062006

  • University of Southern California

    n/a , Braodcast Journalism , 19881988

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    Bachelors , Radio-Television-Film , 19771980


Additional Information

Doug Ross’s Websites:

Doug Ross’s Interests:

Environmental improvements, advocating for the Asian-American community, golf, hiking.

Doug Ross’s Groups:

DC- APA Film Festival, IFP-NYC, DocuClub., SilverDocs, Pam Chun author of Money Dragon

  •    International TV Professionals
  •    Texas Exes/University of Texas at Austin
  •    China Business
  •    BUSINESS IN CHINA
  •    China Networking Group
  •    ChinaBiz Network
  •    Docs In Progress
  •    Media Professionals Worldwide

Doug Ross’s Honors:

Communicator of the Year Awards 2007, 2003, 2000, 1998, 1997.


Doug Ross’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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