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