Videographer | Editor | Producer

Patrick Priest

patrickpriest@gmail.com

(919) 670-6900

Videographer | Editor | Producer

Patrick Priest

patrickpriest@gmail.com

(919) 670-6900

Emmy-nominated, award-winning videographer, editor, and producer passionate about visual storytelling, known for adaptability, problem-solving, and thriving under pressure.

Work Experience

Sep 2023 - Feb 2025

Senior Multimedia Producer

G&S Business Communications | Raleigh, NC (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Collaborated with Account Executives and Art Directors to estimate budgets, develop and storyboard engaging visual content customized to meet client needs
  • Skilled in remote video production workflows

Apr 2018 - Sep 2023

Videographer/Photographer & Drone Pilot (promoted in September 2023)

G&S Business Communications | Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Aug 2013 - Apr 2018

Video Journalist & Drone Pilot

WNCN-TV | Raleigh, NC

  • Creatively capture visual and audio elements to tell news stories
  • Provided coverage for multiple sporting events, including the Carolina Hurricanes, UNC football and basketball, Duke basketball, and N.C. State basketball and football
  • Design and implementation of studio lighting
  • Became first news videographer in NC to be certified FAA Remote Pilot
  • Various awards and nominations including a regional Emmy

Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

Production Services (Freelance)

CNN | New York City, NY

  • Coordinate and ingest of various video feeds from news sources

Feb 2011 - Feb 2013

Videographer & ENG/Satellite Truck Operator

News 14 - Time Warner | Greensboro, NC

  • Creatively capture visual and audio elements to tell news stories
  • Provided coverage for multiple sporting events, including the UNC football and basketball, along with Wake Forest basketball and football
  • Design and implementation of studio lighting
  • Editing with Dalet and Final Cut Pro systems
  • Experience in remote news feeds with satellite truck

Jun 2010 - Feb 2011

Master Control Operator (promoted in February 2011)

News 14 - Time Warner | Raleigh, NC

  • Monitor 4 regional air signals for quality control using automation systems
  • Master Control operator for various shifts, mainly Primetime

Mar 2009 - Jun 2010

Broadcast Operator

WRAL - TV 5 | Raleigh, NC

  • Record feeds, prep shows, commercials, promos for air
  • Experience with Microfirst Automation system
  • Live shot and Satellite tuning trained
  • Master Control operator for various shifts, mainly Primetime

Dec 2006 - Mar 2009

Master Control Manager

WNCN - NBC 17 | Raleigh, NC

  • Schedule feed recordings, prep shows, commercials, promos for air
  • Experience with Florical Automation System
  • Assisted Production department for newscasts when needed
  • Sports videography for college football and basketball games

Feb 2006 - Dec 2006

Broadcast Technician (promoted in December 2006)

WNCN - NBC 17 | Raleigh, NC

  • Awarded Employee of the Month award 3 months after being hired
  • Experience in all positions of production

Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

Master Control Operator

WWAY - TV 3 | Wilmington, NC

  • Experience with Crispin video system
  • Monitored on air signal for WWAY for quality control
  • Tune in and record satellite feeds
  • Ingest of commercials, promos, programming
  • Timing of local programs, commercials, network programs

May 2003 - Oct 2003

Broadcast Technician

WNCN - NBC 17 | Raleigh, NC

  • Experienced in floor direction and operation of studio cameras

Education

1999 - 2001

Broadcast Production Technology

Central Carolina Community College - Sanford, NC

Awards

My work has earned multiple awards and nominations, including NAMA, TOCA and MUSE Creative for marketing visuals, as well as Emmy, AP News, and NCAB for news coverage

Video Portfolio

Ads & Marketing

Storytelling

Set & Lighting Design

Email

patrickpriest@gmail.com

Phone

(919) 670-6900

Location

North Carolina

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