Multimedia Producer at Rome News-Tribune
Greater Atlanta Area
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- Multimedia Producer at Rome News-Tribune
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- Professor's Assistant at Berry College
- Research Assistant at Berry College
- Public Relations & Marketing Manager at Berry College French Film Festival
- Photography Lab Assistant at Berry College
- Floor Director / Camera Operator at WRBL News 3 (CBS Affiliate - Columbus, GA)
- News Editor / On-Air Personality at WZRH 960 am (Gastonia, NC)
- Education
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- Berry College
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Ross McDuffie’s Summary
Dynamic, Emmy-nominated multimedia producer with cross-platform experience and proven leadership abilities.
Ross McDuffie’s Specialties:
In-depth understanding of social media, online community and interactive society. Strong personal computer skills including an in-depth knowledge of the Adobe Production Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, etc.) as well as Final Cut Pro and all Microsoft Office applications. The dynamic adaptability and energy required in today’s fast-paced world of new media. The leadership qualities that come along with being a team player.
Ross McDuffie’s Experience
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Multimedia Producer
Rome News-Tribune
(Newspapers industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
I create video content for romenews-tribune.com and other News Publishing Company newspapers. I recently produced and edited Rome Remembers: World War II, a feature length online documentary detailing the stories of our local WWII veterans. I am also the co-producer of Gridiron Central, a webcast covering high school football in Northwest Georgia. In addition, I also co-host the show and assist in editing/writing.
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Professor's Assistant
Berry College
(Higher Education industry)
August 2006 — May 2007 (10 months)
- Facilitate management of educational technology.
- Ongoing research and archival projects.
- Continuous design projects for publicity
- Teaching assistant for Senior Project course. -
Research Assistant
Berry College
(Privately Held; Higher Education industry)
May 2006 — May 2007 (1 year 1 month)
- Promotional work including development of website for book, gathering press contacts, and design of other promotional material.
- Assisted faculty in research and scholarship.
- Developed itineraries for a professor teaching abroad.
- Provided logistical support of book project, including editing and compilation of bibliography and index. -
Public Relations & Marketing Manager
Berry College French Film Festival
(Privately Held; Higher Education industry)
November 2006 — February 2007 (4 months)
- Acquired marketing and screening rights for each film.
- Designed promotional material for festival publicity. -
Photography Lab Assistant
Berry College
(Privately Held; Higher Education industry)
May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)
- Mixed developing/printing chemicals.
- Maintained developing room and darkroom.
- Provided novice photography students with guidance and advice on photo development. -
Floor Director / Camera Operator
WRBL News 3 (CBS Affiliate - Columbus, GA)
(Broadcast Media industry)
May 2004 — August 2004 (4 months)
- Coordinated communication between news director and studio floor.
- Controlled three cameras for five, six and eleven o’clock news aired live. -
News Editor / On-Air Personality
WZRH 960 am (Gastonia, NC)
(Broadcast Media industry)
May 2003 — August 2003 (4 months)
- Gathered news for local morning talk show, which aired live.
- Contributed to morning show with insight on politics and local news.
- Accompanied station manager on live remotes to assist with promotional work.
Ross McDuffie’s Education
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Berry College
2003 — 2007
Additional Information
Ross McDuffie’s Websites:
Ross McDuffie’s Interests:
Travel, politics/current events, public speaking, photography/cinematography, design, writing music and all kinds of sports.
Ross McDuffie’s Groups:
News Publishing Company
Rome News-Tribune
Gridiron Central
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Berry College Community
Ross McDuffie’s Honors:
Southeast Regional Emmy nomination, 2009 - Interactive Media
Gridiron Central (Producer, Writer, Co-Host, Videographer, Editor)
Urquhart Award for Outstanding Leadership in Communication
For extraordinary leadership, scholarship, and service within the Berry College Department of Communication. (April 2007)
Chief Moore Award
Annually awarded to the most outstanding student worker at Berry College. (April 2007)
O. Wayne Rollins Student Work Award
Nominated by the Communication Department at Berry College. (March 2007)
1st Place - Communication Analysis speaking
Novice National Forensics Tournament. (March 2007)
Nominated as candidate for Rhodes Scholarship
Selected by faculty members for consideration as Berry’s representative at the regional level. (September 2006)
Best Actor in a Lead Role
BCTC Annual Awards (Spring 04)
Ross McDuffie’s Contact Settings
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- new ventures
- job inquiries
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