BROOKE BUYS

Phone ( 801) 835- 7286

Email br ook l ynbuys @gmai l . c om
Website br ook ebuys . weebl y. c om



Skills
Able to produce compelling multi-media content for film, web, print, live TV and radio
Film Production
Video Editing
Audio Editing
News Writing

Web Publishing
CMS
Social Media
SEO

Budgeting
Marketing
Public Relations
Interviewing

Voice-over
On-Air Talent
Copywriting
Viral Video
Experience with these programs:
Final Cut Certified

ProTools

Photoshop

Wordpress
Education
Weber State University MA: Communications Advertising and New Media, 2013
Relevant courses: new media, interviewing, social media, advertising, public relations, MBA marketing
Thesis: Validity of Viral: How to Advertise with a Viral Video
Brigham Young University BA: Communications-Broadcast Journalism, 2007

Experience
Lead Producer, Mormon Channel, Salt Lake City, UT 2009-Current
Develop digital media programs for multiple platforms including mobile, web and streaming players.
Produce weekly video and radio shows for 18-30 age demographic.
Manage programs through all stages of production from conception through publishing.
Manage social media and promotions.
Hire and train associate producers, producers assistants and publishers.
Direct large production crews and coach talent.
Film video and record audio; edit using ProTools and Final Cut Pro
President of the Employee Association: Plan monthly activities for 500-1000 people

Producer/Reporter, KSL Newsradio, Salt Lake City, UT 2013-2014
Produce and write copy for live radio show Utahs morning news, Utah's #1 rated morning show.
Interview sources and give live on-air reports for local and national stories.

Associate Producer, KSL-TV, Salt Lake City, UT 2009-2011
Produced live TV newscasts.
Wrote copy, interviewed sources and edited video for news packages.
Field produced live on location shoots.

Project Manager/Marketing And Booking/Casting, Mirror Films, Provo, UT 2009
Casting director for a full-length feature film.
Managed online marketing, web content, and advertising for films.
Managed film festival submissions, theatrical booking and DVD distribution.
Responsible for film contracts, accounting, and budgets.

Casting Director, Greene Motion Pictures, Salt Lake City, UT 2011


Cast roles for an independent film. Ommission Trailer
Helped with set design and location scouting.
Filmed a behind-the-scenes documentary.

ABC World News, Intern, New York City, NY 2007
Filmed video and interviewed sources for news packages.
Followed leads, generated ideas and pitched stories to producers.
Researched accuracy of information.
Selected soundbites and b-roll for shows.
Monitored multiple live feeds.

Public Relations Manager, EHS Equipment, Provo, UT 2007
Created a public relations campaign for the new, state-of-the art, VIDMIC.
Set up media events around the country with local news media.
Wrote press releases and created multi-media press kits.

Reporter, Classical 89, Provo, UT 2005-2007
Interviewed English Ambassador to the U.S., David Manning.
Anchored daily live newscasts.
Produced a daily radio news feature story and repurposed for Internet.
Covered live, local U.S. congress elections.