Erica Burgess
ERICA BURGESS
ericaburgess87@yahoo.com
(815) 830-3330
EXPERIENCE
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Chicago Cubs| Video Production | April 2017-Present
· Daktronics Show Control Video Board Operator
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Internship| WTHR-NBC Channel 13 | Summer 2015
· Covered Indy 500, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever
· Anchored Sports in studio
· Edited packages and features
· Conducted Interviews and live stand ups
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ESPN3 | Northern Illinois Media Services | 2013-2016
· Produced NIU’s first live wrestling and volleyball broadcasts
· Edited highlight videos and story driven features using Adobe Premiere and Avid
· Operated Chyron character generator
· Expressions for ESPN 3 broadcasts
· EVS replay operator
· Daktronics show control operator
· Interviewed players and coaches
Video Coaching Technician | Northern Illinois Media Services | 2013-2016
· Interpret scripts
· Transport and set up all camera equipment
· Film practices and games for NIU football coaching staff
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Producer/Anchor | Northern Television Center | 2012-2014
· Produce and deliver the news and sports for weekly newscast
· Film home sporting events
· Produce and edit news and sports packages
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AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· Northern Television Center: Sports Reporter of the Year 2014, Anchor of Emmy Award Winning Newscast 2014
· Northern Illinois Media Services: Rookie of the Year 2014, Best Video of the Year 2014, Best Video of the Year 2015, Video Coaching Technician of the Year 2015
· The Smerge Family Scholarship 2015
· Northern Illinois University Outstanding Woman of the Year 2015-2016
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism, May 2016
Minor: Communication Studies
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL