Chris Hazel

Experience

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  Waltham Community Acces Corp.

  May 1993 - Oct 2002

  Production Coordinator

  Responsible for all facets of studio and field production including writing, directing, shooting, editing and hosting productions live and taped, for cablecast on The Waltham Channel. Taught basic and advanced television production courses to Waltham residents. Provided media coverage for area non-profit organizations. Performed on camera as News Anchor for weekly news program. Advised and provided technical support to public access producers. Maintained WCAC-TV computer network. Assisted in facility management, equipment upkeep and fund-raising. Show less

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  Waltham Public Schools

  Oct 2002 - Jul 2016

  Television Broadcasting Teacher

  Professional ExperienceWaltham Public Schools, Waltham, MA 2002-PresentTelevision Broadcasting Teacher/SpecialistInstruct students in the area of Broadcast Television utilizing a project-based curriculum as outlined by the Massachusetts DESE. Teacher of Exploratory Television Broadcasting courses and Television I, II & III courses at Waltham High School. Manage and coordinate student run productions and coverage of High School related events. Assisted in the design and installation of state of the art HDTV studio at Waltham High School. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair HDTV studio as needed. Maintain WE-TV the educational access television station including maintenance of the video server. Maintain WE-TV YouTube channel and social media accounts.Related SkillsManage large scale student group productionsCurriculum development, designed WHS curriculum for TVWrote MA DESE state frameworks for CTE TV production programsApple computer skills, troubleshooting and repairing Proficient Windows computer user, troubleshooting and repairingBudgeting and purchasing of television equipmentBasic networking and IT skillsNon-Linear Editor using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier and After EffectsVideo Producer including writing, directing, videotaping and editing Show less

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  Salem High School

  Aug 2016 - now

  Television & Media Production Teacher

  Teacher of students in the area of Media and Digital Television and Film Production utilizing a project-based curriculum as outlined by the competencies provided by the New Hampshire Department of Education. Teacher of Television and Media Production courses, level I & II courses in the Salem High School CTE department. Budget and maintain equipment for student use for productions both in studio and in the field.