Thanks for coming by to see what I've been up to.
I have a passion for telling real stories. It is my honor to remind the community of our history, and to highlight the work being done to make our world a little better.
I am an expert at leading producers, editors, and talent to achieve ratings a revenue excellence at the highest quality.
Please enjoy a few samples of different types productions I've worked on in the past few years.
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RENÉE BOTTIE-WHEELER
creative editor | producer | dynamic leader
Over 20 years of experience in long-form programs, corporate video, promotional and commercial spots.
Workflow and efficiency expert.
Team leader with creative ideas.
SENIOR PROGRAMMING EDITOR/PRODUCER
(2022 - PRESENT)
WSB-TV
Local Programming
Atlanta, GA
- Pitch and Produce stories for weekly shows and Primetime Specials
- Project management and coordination for show production
- Finishing editor for Primetime specials
- Oversee editing and delivery of weekly shows
- Manage post-production workflow and training for Local Programming
- Oversee in-studio production
- Research topics and guests for coverage in long-form programs
SENIOR PROGRAMMING EDITOR
(2015 - 2022)
WSB-TV
Local Programming
Atlanta, GA
- Develop and lead a team of editors to deliver high quality content on time and on budget
- Finishing editor of primetime specials, one-off and weekly programs delivering over 20 primetime specials finishing #1 in their time period
- Produce videos for corporate events, presentations, training and non-profit organizations
- Programming Department Media Manager - including online media, archive and restoring media
- Design and implement efficient workflows for receiving, editing and delivering program and commercial content
- 4-time Emmy Award winner for editing primetime specials
EDITOR
(2011 - 2015)
WSB-TV
Local Programming
Atlanta, GA
- Streamlined production for weekly show, "Hot Topics" from 5 days to 2 days.
- Edit compelling commercials for local and regional clients
- Meet with clients, account executives, and producers for creative brainstorming on projects ranging from marketing campaigns to primetime specials
- Developed and implemented Studio 2, our marketing production services department for external clients, to be a revenue stream
PRODUCTION EDITOR
(2007 - 2011)
WSB-TV
Channel 2 Action News
Atlanta, GA
- Used Photoshop and After Effects to pre-produce show elements for daily newscasts
- Crafted workflow to quickly produce high quality, moving graphics combined with video for a quick turn
- Produce opens, graphics for reporter packages, stand alone VO's, graphics for special projects
- Edit presentations and corporate video
EDITOR
(2005 - 2007)
Remedy Productions
Tampa, FL
- Worked on my first long-form projects, met with my first clients and taught myself After Effects
- Edited commercials, programs, and corporate video in client and independent environments
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