SETH MICHAEL KEEVER

SETH@SETHKEEVER.COM

EMPLOYMENT
2/2006-Present WRTV-TV (ABC) Indianapolis, IN
Promotion Editor
„ Write/produce, shoot and edit daily topical promotion for evening and late

newscasts.
„ Produce and edit a variety of station image spots, proof of performance

campaigns and PSAs.

„ Create and maintain assorted web ventures including
TODDandTRISHA.com and rtv6blogs.com.
„ Localize ABC network graphics package annually.

1/2004-Present Independent Freelancer Indianapolis, IN

Graphic Designer, Chyron Developer, Editor, Web Designer
„ Developed database-linked graphics for use during live sports broadcasts for

the Ball State Sports Network. (7/08)

„ Designed and coded NewsLinkIndiana.com’s last major redesign. (10/05)

„ Created television graphics package for WIPB-TV’s Voices In Mystery.

(5/05)
„ Created graphics packages for Ball State programs, including Connections

Live, Cardinal Sports Live and NewsLink @ Nine.

„ Designed and coded numerous class-orientated web pages for faculty.

5/2003-5/2006 NewsLink Indiana – WIPB-TV (PBS) Muncie, IN

Television Graphic Designer, Editor, On-Air Director
„ Oversaw the online convergence of NewsLinkIndiana.com and the Ball State

Daily News.
„ Designed several television graphics packages (approximately every 4

months); including opens, bumps, templates and font assets.

„ Created unique graphics for each broadcast, including OTS/FS graphics and

package pre-pros.
„ Directed NLI News Briefs on a ParkerVision Studio system. (04-06).

„ As Graphic Designer and Lead Editor, created a special 30-minute magazine

show titled NewsLink Indiana Magazine, for air on WIPB-TV (PBS). (07/04)

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RELATED EXPERIENCE
10/2005-Present Freelance / Television Sports Production Indiana
Chyron Duet Operator, Font Assist, Clock/Score Operator
„ Regional freelancer working on broadcasts for FOX Sports, Metro Sports,

ESPN360, ESPNU, ICN, and Pacers Sports and Entertainment.

11/2004-5/2006 University Teleplex / WIPB-TV (PBS) Muncie, IN

Production Student
„ Responsible for videotaping University classes and special presentations. As

well as creating DVD’s and DVD templates for the aforementioned projects.
„ Font Assist/Operator during live basketball games broadcast on the Ball State

Sports Network.
„ Designed the show open for The Tim Buckley Show (05-06), a weekly

interview program aired during the college basketball season on WIPB-TV.

8/2004-8/2005 Connections Live – WIPB-TV (PBS) Muncie, IN

Art Department Director, Production Advisor
„ Designed television graphics package; including opens, bumps, lower thirds,

full screens, slates and animations.

„ Advised student production crew on equipment and operations facilities.

„ Provided control room and studio assistance during live 30-minute broadcasts.

8/2002-4/2005 NewsLink @ Nine/NewsCenter 43 Muncie, IN

Art Department Director, On-Air Director
„ Designed television graphics package; including animations for slates, opens,

bumps, full screens, and over-the-shoulder graphics; as well as lower thirds

and broadcast templates.
„ Directed 30-minute newscasts using ParkerVision Studio.

1998-Present High Street U.M.C. Muncie, IN

Audio Engineer
„ Oversee setup of weekly services for individuals and musicians.

„ Mix both in-house P.A. audio (w/ Soundcraft K2, 40 input mixer) and radio

broadcasts (w/ Mackie, 16 input mixer) on WXFN 1340AM.

EDUCATION

2002-2006 Ball State University Muncie, IN

„ Received Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications (Production

Option, Multimedia Emphasis). (05/2006)

„ Cummulative GPA: 3.180 Telecommunications GPA: 3.614

5/2005-7/2005 TEC de Monterrey Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico

„ Completed Spanish language immersion program.

„ Cummulative GPA: 4.000.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
„ Control Room Hardware/Software:
„ Chyron Duet; Lyric (Certified)

„ ParkerVision Studio

„ Tektronix (GVG) Profile Video Disk Recorders

„ Graphic Design/Animation Software:

„ Adobe Photoshop; After Effects (w/ Zaxwerks, Light Factory plugins)

„ Video Editing Software:

„ Avid XPress DV/Pro; NewsCutter XP; Liquid 7 Chrome

„ Grass Valley NewsEdit

„ Final Cut Pro/HD

„ Audio Editing Software:

„ Cool Edit Pro 2000/Adobe Audition

„ Pro Tools

„ Post-Production Video Delivery Software:

„ DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Encore DVD

„ Windows Media Encoder

„ Newsroom Management Software:

„ Avid iNews

„ Experience with linear editing.

„ Expert in the following computer applications/systems:
„ Microsoft Windows 95/98/XP/2000/2003; Office 2003 Suite

„ Mac OS9/OSX

AWARDS/HONORS
„ December 2006 – 6 News On Your Side Employee of the Month (WRTV)
„ Fall 2005 - Winner, Student-Created Promotional Material, ACM SIGUCCS
„ Spring 2004 - Sophomore of the Year Award, BSU TCOM
„ Spring 2003 - Freshman of the Year Award, BSU TCOM
„ Spring 2002 - Comcast Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Recipient
„ Spring 2001 - Participant, Hoosier Boys State

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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