Stephen H. Houk

Experience

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  WRGB-TV

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Promotion Manager

  Managed all marketing and promotional efforts at the CBS affiliate in Albany NY.

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  WTTG-TV

  Feb 1995 - Jan 1997

  Promotion Writer/Producer

  Wrote/produced/directed award-winning promotional product (on-air, radio, print) for top-rated FOX affiliate in Washington D.C.

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  WRC-TV

  Jan 1997 - Feb 1999

  Promotion Writer/Producer

  Wrote/produced/directed award-winning promotional product (on-air, radio) for top-rated NBC affiliate in Washington D.C.

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  Forum Network

  Feb 1999 - Jan 1999

  Director of Promotion

  A truly exciting partnership that was cut short due to disagreements between the principles. But while it lasted, it was an invigorating and exciting experience starting up a brand new TV channel.

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  Discovery Networks

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Freelance Producer

  Produced some wonderful product, including a national spot for Animal Planet and some other fun projects.

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  WTTG-TV

  Feb 2001 - Jan 2005

  Vice President of Creative Services

  Oversee all aspects of the creative and marketing dynamic of a duopoly in the nation’s eighth market, including FOX Broadcasting's flagship TV station. Work independently and with VP/GM to develop, implement and oversee all marketing and promotional strategies for news and syndicated product and other programming in order to establish awareness and grow ratings. Manage and oversee highly-trained, award-winning staff of producers, editors and artists, using effective guiding and mentoring, through widely-varied plans and projects. Plan, implement and maintain operating and capital budgets. Create and produce promotional plans for multiple outside media options. Weniger anzeigen

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  Livingonmusic.com, washingtonlife.com, the zebra.org

  Jan 2005 - now

  Music Writer/Blogger/Podcaster

  Personally cultivate music related pieces that are posted on livingonmusic.com and washingtonlife.com. Content includes interviews with regional, national and international music industry luminaries about their careers and life stories. Musicians interviewed have included David Crosby, Graham Nash, Derek Trucks, Al Green, Buddy Guy, Peter Frampton, Robin Trower, Joan Armatrading, Yoko Ono, John Mayall, Greg Lake, Luther Dickinson, Bobby "Blue" Bland, David Cassidy, Imelda May, Yonder Mountain String Band and many others. Weniger anzeigen

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  Radio Television Production Office / Dept of Defense

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Executive Producer

  A great experience working in a brand new unit of the RTPO at the Defense Department, creating high-end TV messages to be seen by military personnel around the world, providing them information on a broad range of topics.

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  W*USA TV

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

  Director of Marketing/PR/Communication

  Oversee all marketing and communication for the flagship station of the Gannett television group in the nation’s capital, including all television and web properties. Work independently and with other station management to develop, implement and oversee all marketing, communication and promotional strategies for news, syndicated product and other programming, in order to establish awareness and grow ratings. Manage and oversee award-winning staff of producers, editors and artists through widely-varied plans and projects. Serve as liason between station and all outside press. Plan, implement and maintain multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets. Create and produce promotional plans for outside media options. Create partnerships with community related and other organizations. Collaborate on station initiatives in all areas. Foster teamwork, respect and collaboration among staff. Received 2007 EMMY award for news image promotion. Received 2006 EMMY award nomination for news promotion campaign. Weniger anzeigen

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  MCTV/Montgomery College

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  MCTV Production Manager

  Manage a team of highly professional and experienced producer-directors as well as production associates and student aides who create high-end, dynamic and targeted marketing/remedial/informational video and online material to further Montgomery College’s initiatives and goals and to promote their diverse community and programs; MCTV material is disseminated via MCTV’s local cable Channel 10, online via social media, and throughout the County on local county television. Create production plans and schedules to maximize efficiencies and productivity and further the college’s mission and objectives. Creatively collaborate with producer/directors and student assistants on projects and provide top level quality control for all material produced by the TV unit. Work closely with student assistants and temp staff to enhance their learning experience and provide seasoned counsel on a wide range of production aspects. Weniger anzeigen

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  Voice of America

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2017

  Creative Services Writer/Producer/Director

  Highly respected member of top notch VOA creative services team that markets to over 65 different services from countries around the world. Writes, produces and directs on-air product. Collaborates with members of VOA's services to achieve best marketing success. Devises marketing strategies and executes them with proficiency, skill and savvy. Received 2015 AP award for video on Google Glass. VIMEO REEL: https://vimeo.com/user51101754

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  Fannie Mae

  Jul 2018 - Apr 2020

  Senior Digital Video Producer

  Very excited to be producing important and informational internal/external video content for the new and revamped creative services department at this longstanding, reputable and important organization that helps drive the housing industry in the US.

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  Living On Music LLC

  Apr 2020 - now

  Host/Producer/Music Editor, "Living On Music with Steve Houk" on You Tube and most major podcasts

  Hosting a weekly music interview program called "Living On Music" featuring local and national/international musicians and other music-related topics and subjects. The show runs on my You Tube channel as well as on most major podcasts.