JAMISON GRAVESVideo & Broadcast Producerjamisongraves@gmail.com•Knoxville, Tennessee PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYVersatile video and broadcast producer with extensive experience directing live events, building studios, and keeping productions steady under pressure. Combines strong technical ability with practical problem-solving to keep shows on time and teams coordinated. Equally effective running a full control room solo or leading large crews through multi-day, high-complexity broadcasts. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE(Contract) Production Manager & CoordinatorJune 2025 - September 2025 - Coordinated on-site operations for large-scale broadcasts, maintaining consistent execution under tight deadlines and shifting requirements.
- Managed staffing logistics, rapid last-minute fills, schedule adjustments, and call times to keep crews aligned.
- Organized breaks and meals to support morale and ensure efficient pacing throughout long production days.
(Contract) Broadcast Producer & Engineer2025 - Ran smaller Melee Fight League broadcasts as a one-person technical operator, handling PTZ cameras, video switching, and audio mixing for complete live shows.
- Engineered and supported larger events by verifying lighting, audio, routing, and show flow so all departments stayed synchronized.
- Troubleshot signal, routing, and equipment issues in real time, maintaining continuity during live combat sports.
Broadcast Production ManagerMay 2023 - February 2025 - Oversaw year-round broadcast operations by coordinating producers, engineers, editors, and support staff to keep weekly esports programming stable and consistent.
- Managed the full production pipeline for the final SMITE World Championship and the first SMITE 2 World Championship, aligning creative, technical, and logistics teams under demanding timelines.
- Led communication, scheduling, and on-site execution across departments, enabling rapid problem-solving and polished live broadcasts.
Broadcast EngineerMay 2022 - May 2023 - Planned and built broadcast studios and control rooms for a high-volume Twitch organization, designing signal paths and workflows for continuous production.
- Engineered and supported live podcasts, game shows, and specialty content by managing routing, audio, lighting, and fast turnaround fixes.
- Delivered technical support for remote shoots, adapting gear and infrastructure to unpredictable environments.
Publishing ProducerSeptember 2019 - April 2022 - Planned, wrote, animated, and produced marketing and entertainment content for SMITE, Paladins, Rogue Company, and Realm Royale from concept through delivery.
- Led a team of producers and editors, shaping timelines and ensuring content aligned with brand tone and community expectations.
- Coordinated with art, design, and community teams to create campaigns, trailers, and spotlights that boosted player engagement.
Senior Broadcast & Video ProducerFebruary 2018 - September 2019 - Shot and edited documentary, marketing, and event content for Halo, Overwatch, Brawl Stars, and Brawlhalla, capturing both competition and behind-the-scenes stories.
- Managed end-to-end production workflows, from pre-production planning to final edits.
- Collaborated with developers, players, and community teams to build content that strengthened audience engagement.
Broadcast Producer & EditorSeptember 2016 - February 2018 - Advanced from production assistant to broadcast lead, taking on roles in camera operation, replay, editing, technical direction, and audio engineering.
- Directed and engineered live broadcasts across an entire esports season, ensuring stable execution and clear communication during league play and major events.
- Oversaw show planning, live calling, and cross-team coordination, helping raise broadcast quality and build scalable workflows.
VideographerMay 2015 - July 2016 - Filmed high-adventure excursions including helicopter tours, dogsledding, and ziplining, capturing scenic and action footage in challenging outdoor conditions.
- Adapted quickly to shifting light, weather, and terrain, maintaining consistent exposure and image quality.
- Produced over forty immersive travel videos that translated real-world experiences into compelling visual stories.
SKILLStechnical- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Final Cut Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
production- Video Production
- Video Editing
- Color Grading
- Motion Graphics
- Sound Design
writing- Creative Direction
- Script Writing
- Storyboarding
EDUCATIONBachelor of Science in Film & Broadcast TechnologyDecember 2014 Full Sail University Orlando Florida |
