Elijah Lautzenheiser
Education
Western Carolina University Wilmington, NC
B.S. Degree in Communication, concentration in Broadcasting May 2025
Minor in Japanese Studies Dean’s List 2021-2022, Chancellor’s List 2024-2025, graduated Cum laude, GPA: 3.52
Professional Profile​​
Western Carolina University - Department of Communication
TV Studio Production Manager August 2024 – May 2025
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Oversaw the Production of over 90 shows done in the studio
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Assisted students in recording and editing audio and video content for classes and personal projects in the Communication Department’s professional-grade TV studio
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Trained students in the operation and care of professional audio and video equipment so they can produce quality content
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Maintained all audio and video equipment and accessories in operational condition
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WHEE-TV Catamount Entertainment
General Manager May 2024 - May 2025
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Oversaw and acted as executive producer for all the production of live/ live-to-tape bi-weekly newscasts and student-made content pieces
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Scheduled production Dates and upload time for all content put on the YouTube Channel
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Helped in the creative process in the production of new shows and changes to existing shows
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Organized meetings and shoot dates and times to streamline the production process
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Trained students in how to use studio equipment like audio boards, cameras, program switchers, etc.
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Took behind-the-scenes Stills and videos for social media and promotional material
Secretary May 2023 - May 2024
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Helped and oversaw the setup and breakdown of the studio for shoots
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Took meeting minutes and attendance for the weekly meetings and shows
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Took behind-the-scenes Stills and videos for social media and promotional material
Western Carolina Journalist
Photo Editor August 2023 – May 2025
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Provided input to reporters on what photos to use for stories
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Provided my photos to be used for stories
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Ensured photo attribution and byline are correct
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WWAY TV3
Intern May 2024 – July 2024
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Shadowed the noon show director and helped code the 12-12:30 newscast
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Directed some blocks of the noon and 12:30 newscast
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Went out in the field with reporters to shoot packages, stories, and live shots for the evening newscast
Western Carolina University - Department of Communication
Equipment Manager May 2024 - May 2025
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Oversaw and acted as executive producer for all the production of live/ live-to-tape bi-weekly newscasts and student-made content pieces
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Helped in the creative process in the production of new shows and changes to existing shows
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Organized meetings and shoot dates and times to streamline the production process
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Trained students in how to use studio equipment like audio boards, cameras, program switchers, etc.
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Took behind-the-scenes Stills and videos for social media and promotional material
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Western Carolina University Athletic – Football
Equipment Manager August 2021 – May 2025
Distributing player equipment and coaching communication devices for practices
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Trained new Managers on duties in the equipment room and on the field for practice and games
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Distributed player equipment and coaching communication devices for practice
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Work closely with the special teams coach during their drills
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Repairing and distributing personal protective equipment to players on game days
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Shooting game-day still photography
Technical skills​
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4 years of experience in live multi-camera television production, both in the studio and on location
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8 years of experience in photography
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Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro and the Creative Cloud
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Proficient in operating Cameras like the Canon T7I, Canon M50 II, Sony HSC-100R, Sony NX5, Sony PXW-X180, Sony FS7, and Panasonic AG-CX350
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Experienced in operating Allen and Heath Dlive C3500 audio consoles