Derek Miller

Five-time Gemini nominee, able to deliver top-notch television shows in news, documentary and lifestyle formats.

EXPERIENCE:

Senior Producer                                                                         July 2004- June 2009

CityNews at Six

Citytv, 299 Queen St. West, Toronto

·      Chose and assigned news stories and live elements, lined up daily rundown, vetted scripts and managed large news team for flagship 6 o’clock newscast (2006 and 2007 Gemini Award Nominee, Best Newscast; 2006 RTNDA Awards Winner, Best Newscast).

·      Evaluated, coached and critiqued performance of reporters, writers and editors.

·      Helped bring station from fourth-place to second in market share.

Supervising Producer/Director                                                 March 2003 – July 2004*

Planet Parent, TVOntario

Telefactory, 67 Portland St., Toronto

·      Supervised field producers and post-production for this weekly parenting show (2x 2003 Gemini Award Nominee, Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Segment).

·      Critiqued and vetted all stories.

·      Field-produced two one-hour documentaries and several 10-minute features.

Field Producer/Writer                                                             July 2001 – July 2004*

W-Five presents 21©

CTV, 444 Front St. West, Toronto

·      Field-produced and wrote TV documentaries (2002 Gemini Award Nominee, Best News Magazine Segment).

·      Directed talent, researchers, camera crews and editors.

TV Reporter May 1993 – July 2001

CTV News at Six,

CJOH News, 1500 Merivale Rd., Ottawa

·      Reported live and taped news for local and national audiences for Ottawa’s top station.

·      Covered major news stories including the 1998 ice storm and three federal elections.

·      Filled in as a back-up sports anchor.

MANAGEMENT TRAINING:

Managing Matters.  I’ve participated in Rogers Communications’ training for managers, focusing on problem-solving, managing difficult employees, motivating staff and communicating corporate goals clearly.

MISCELLANY:

Five-time Gemini Award Nominee.  I have personally been nominated twice for Best Newscast; twice for Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Segment; and once for Best News Magazine Segment.

Television Guy.  I’ve worked on many more shows than those listed here, including ones I’ve hosted, written and produced.  I’m a TV junkie who has experience as a creative host, producer, writer, director and sales-pitchman.

Trainer/Coach.  I have a love of coaching people in performance, writing and story structure and have a knack for working with reporters, hosts and crews.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Journalism, Carleton University, Ottawa, 1993.

REFERENCES:

Available upon request.

* Why do these dates overlap?  These two jobs ran concurrently in 2003 and 2004.