Online Video Producer, IDG News Service
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- Online Video Producer at IDG News Service
- Past
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- Freelance Videographer/Reporter at RealHealth.tv
- Educational Technology Consultant at Logical Choice Technologies, Inc.
- Teaching Assistant, Television Newsroom at Boston University College of Communication
- Executive Producer & Host, The Nick Show at WTBU Radio
- Creator & Developer at College of Communication Podcast
- Production Intern at MSNBC
- Education
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- Boston University
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Nick Barber’s Summary
My dynamic skill sets from varied experiences allow me to adapt easily and quickly. I am a meticulous and diligent worker who is always ready to go above and beyond.
Nick Barber’s Specialties:
- Broadcast news, internet, mobile media, technology trade news, content delivery
- Programs: Office Suite; Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro; Final Cut Pro; Avid Liquid; Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash; Pathfire; APENPS; iNews
- Conversational German, 10 years of formal education
Nick Barber’s Experience
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Online Video Producer
IDG News Service
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Online Media industry)
October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
- Host and produce IDG World Tech Update, a show that recaps the week's technology news
- Coordinate video coverage among international correspondents
- Cover technology news and events
- Produce and report worldwide technology news for IDG's global publications -
Freelance Videographer/Reporter
RealHealth.tv
(Media Production industry)
March 2007 — December 2007 (10 months)
- Develop and pitch story ideas about individuals’ health conditions and lifestyles
- Schedule, shoot, and edit packages for RealHealth.tv, a web outlet and partnership with ABC News -
Educational Technology Consultant
Logical Choice Technologies, Inc.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; E-Learning industry)
August 2006 — June 2007 (11 months)
- Presented and demonstrated product capabilities to more than 500 professionals, conducted regional training seminars, and organized media events to create product awareness
- Planned and implemented a successful 15-site pilot program of the product for one of the largest school districts in the nation -
Teaching Assistant, Television Newsroom
Boston University College of Communication
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
January 2006 — May 2006 (5 months)
- Assisted in teaching a graduate-level production course that simulated a real newsroom and 30-minute live newscast
- Managed the students of the newsroom and taught technical and editorial components under deadline pressure -
Executive Producer & Host, The Nick Show
WTBU Radio
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
September 2002 — May 2006 (3 years 9 months)
- Produced and hosted a weekly, 2-hour talk radio show
- Maintained and updated The Nick Show website and podcast -
Creator & Developer
College of Communication Podcast
(Internet industry)
September 2005 — January 2006 (5 months)
- Created and maintained a website and podcasts showcasing students’ work to university
- Developed a promotional campaign to drive site traffic and podcast submissions -
Production Intern
MSNBC
(Public Company; Broadcast Media industry)
May 2004 — November 2004 (7 months)
- Contributed to the production of shows including writing, researching, and editing video
- Coordinated guests and audiences during MSNBC’s live coverage of the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston
- Managed correspondent’s schedule and editorial material during the network’s coverage of the 2004 election from Boston
Nick Barber’s Education
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Boston University
B.S. , Journalism , 2002 — 2006
Concentration in German Language and Literature
- Activities and Societies:
- WTBU Radio, Resident Assistant, Symphonic Chorus, Boston Pops Holiday Chorus, Great Debate (x3), Podcast Academy
Additional Information
Nick Barber’s Websites:
Nick Barber’s Interests:
reporting, producing, writing, editing, shooting, managing online content, producing mobile content
Nick Barber’s Groups:
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IDG - International Data Group -
Boston University College of Communication Alumni -
COM Connection
Nick Barber’s Honors:
- Boston University College of Communication Blue Chip Award, 2006
- CPR Save from the Township of Bridgewater, NJ after succcessfully resescuitating a victim of cardiac arrest
Nick Barber’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
