Elizabeth Musser

Professional Experience

Producer

State University of New York Research Foundation                                     Oct. 1999- 2006

Responsible for researching, producing, shooting, writing and editing documentary-style videos are produced for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for educating social service workers and in public awareness campaigns.

• On-camera moderator in satellite panel discussions.
• Topics include health care, foster care, protective services for elderly and disabled adults, juvenile justice, mental health, immigrates and refugee services.

Producer                                                                                                              2004

National Museum of Dance

• Produced video stories for George Balanchine Exhibition and website.

Freelance Producer, Videographer, Non-linear Editor                                     1993-Present

Conceptual Images Production Company Troy, NY

• Responsibilities included:  coordinating field production, shooting, writing, editing.
• Clients include: BBC, MTV, CNN, HGTV, Fleishman Hillard International Communications, NYS Dept. of Health, Center for Disabled, Albany Memorial Hospital, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Photojournalist, Editor                                                                                     1993-1999

WTEN-TV, ABC Affiliate Albany, NY

• Co-produced, videotaped and edited primetime documentaries:  MASS MoCA, and Future Tense.
• Daily news photojournalist and editor.

Producer, Writer, Photojournalist, On-line Editor                                              1992-1993

Broadcast News Network Regional News Magazine                                 

• Responsible for pitching, producing, shooting, writing, and editing segments on environmental topics.
• Shot and edited news magazine segments.
• Shot A&E Investigative Reports Documentary, Trial by Television.

Chief Photographer                                                                                         1989-1992

WTEN-TV, ABC Affiliate Albany, NY                                                        

• Responsible for hiring, training, and managing staff of twelve photographers.
• Special Projects photojournalist and editor.

Photojournalist, Editor                                                                                     1988-1989

WTSP-TV, ABC Affiliate Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL                                 

• General Assignment photojournalist and editor.
• Operated a live truck.

Awards

Cine Golden Eagle, Platinum Aurora, Telly, Communicator, AP, New York Broadcasters Assoc.,

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Education  

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism, Bachelor Degree in Journalism    1996   

Maine Television and Film Workshops, Screenwriting with Christopher Keene

Directing the Independent Documentary, Assoc. of Independent Video and Filmmakers

National Press Photographers TV Workshop in Norman, OK

Volunteer

Classroom Assistant, Katrina Trask Nursery School

Guest Lecturer SUNY-Albany

Co-Director TV Programming for the NPPA Northern Short Course

Former Associate Regional Director-National Press Photographers Association

Co-Director of the 1999 National Women in Photojournalism Conference

References

Warren Otto, Senior Producer and Supervisor                                                     (518) 474-3171

State University of New York Research Foundation                                          wotto@tsg.suny.edu

Lisa Grace, Owner                                                                                             (518) 279-9500

Conceptual Images, Troy NY                                                       lgrace@conceptual-images.com

Elisa Streeter, Anchor, Reporter                                                                        (518) 436-0771

WTEN, Albany NY                                                                                      estreeter@WTEN.com