Discover Top TV News Producers in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Sarah Batista is an award – winning journalist, speaker, entrepreneur and filmmaker. Before launching Stories to Inspire, Sarah spent a decade as a reporter and anchor in local television news. In 2013, she left WBTV news in Charlotte after seven years to pursue her dream of documentary filmmaking. As an investigative reporter, Sarah covered a wide range of issues and draws upon that experience in her storytelling. Her four part "Beyond the Border" series filmed in Mexico won her the Large Market Feature Award from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She also contributes reports to the weekly news magazine show ‘Carolina Impact’ on WTVI PBS Charlotte. Sarah is a creative, "outside the box" thinker who is passionate about traveling and experiencing new adventures.

• Video Editor - News
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• HD Live Operator

I am a mulitiple Emmy award-winning writer and producer, and author. Along with local publications, I have been published in numerous national outlets including Good Housekeeping, The Washington Post, and Business Insider.

• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Content Strategist

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Translator
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Creative Director
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• TV News Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Production Assistant
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Audio Storyteller

Dave Timko is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with over three decades of visual storytelling experience. In his combined roles as director, shooter and editor, Timko co-created over 40 documentaries for CNN, specializing in first-person narratives of the most relevant stories of our time. He has been recognized for his work with 5 National Emmy Awards, a Peabody and speciality awards for environmental and global health reporting. As an independent journalist since 2012, Timko has been lead producer/director for two public television series, “This American Land” and “Global Health Frontiers,” exploring front line battles to overcome climate change and deadly diseases around the globe. Camera in hand, Timko allows his story subjects to drive the narrative with energetic sequencing and memorable take-aways that take the viewer on a journey from challenge to resolution. Solution-based journalism is a Timko specialty.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• TV News Producer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I'm built to tell stories of people and brands moving the world forward. I have an inexhaustible energy and love for life that's simply contagious. A NYC native, I'm a filmmaker and aspiring award-winning Producer & Director. I moved to Washington DC to escape my hometown of Brooklyn, NY. I studied Digital Cinematography at Full Sail University. I am a strong conceptual thinker, outstanding visual and strategically focused creative with proven leadership abilities. Hands-on leader in creative concepting and strategy development. I have been consulting & working for non-profits & production companies to help with creative concept development for media, broadcast television, web & mobile. I have extensive understanding of marketing and brand objectives, consumer needs, and the value of effective communications. I believe that to be effective in today’s world, you need to know what your message is, how to communicate it, and where to strategically market it. As an artist I hopes to create compelling stories for television, features, and digital. I pride myself on incubating, developing, and producing work that speaks to a cross-cultural audience. ​

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• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Portrait Photographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• TV News Producer
• Fashion Photographer
• Social Media Producer
• Senior Editor
• Full-Service Live Production
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director

I'm a freelance field producer and photographer. You've seen my work on the Weather Channel, NBC Nightly News, Today, CNBC, GMA, and local stations nationwide. Prior to my freelance status I was a staff producer at NBC News Channel, most recently heading up consumer news. I've shot my own b-roll and interviews for years. Live streaming experience includes tornado chases and hurricanes. I carry 2 cell phones (one iOS, one Android), wireless gear, a DJI Osmo, a 360 camera and broadcast quality cameras.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Full-Service Live Production

10-year veteran reporter and producer for NBC News

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant