Michael Hartz

Digital Content Producer | WRTV, Indianapolis, IN | August 2021 – April 2025
  • Led the planning, production, and publishing of enterprise content across multiple platforms. Created the long-running Throwback Thursday franchise and researched, produced, and edited 2 WRTV Presents specials. Oversaw the execution of every story, from pitch to publication.
  • Increased audience engagement by creating content for lifestyle program Inside Indy, including researching, scheduling, and conducting dozens of interviews, as well as editing and posting unique profiles of area businesses and individuals.
  • Drove an increase in revenue generation by fulfilling content licensing agreements and leading the production of exclusive content that boosted program viewership.
  • Leveraged strong attention to detail and organizational skills to catalog and digitize a backlog of 2K~ archive tapes, as well as continuously transfer content to digital formats.
  • Highlighted the career of the retiring chief meteorologist by working with fellow committee members to identify themes, including “Kevin the adventurer” and “Kevin the coworker,” writing and editing articles for each theme, and editing videos.
  • Led the delivery of engaging content by editing feature packages, including incorporating natural sounds and music, as well as proofreading and editing reporters’ stories and videos for the website.
  • Expanded brand presence and reach by improving content for SEO and website readability.
Content Coordinator | WRTV, Indianapolis, IN | October 2015 – August 2021
  • Edited daily news packages, special project pieces, and video content for newscasts. Independently set up, lit, and ran microwave and satellite live shots.
  • Optimized content production and delivery by maintaining constant communication with the assignment desk, editors, producers, and reporters during story planning and video and audio production stages.
  • Collaborated with reporters to shoot stories with compelling video and audio content.
Photographer, editor | WDIV, DEtroit, Mi | August 2012 – October 2015
  • Edited daily news packages, special project pieces, and video content for newscasts. Independently set up, lit, and ran microwave and satellite live shots.
  • Optimized content production and delivery by maintaining constant communication with the assignment desk, editors, producers, and reporters during story planning and video and audio production stages.
  • Collaborated with reporters to shoot stories with compelling video and audio content.
Photographer, editor, Satellite truck operator | WWMT, kalamazoo, Mi | April 2010 – august 2012
  • Worked with reporters to assemble and air stories meeting tight deadlines
  • Ran microwave and satellite live shots while maintaining constant communication with news desk
  • Used social media to distribute news content
Photographer, editor | WNWO, TOLEDO, OH | DECEMBER 2008 – APRIL 2010
  • Independently shot and edited breaking news, sporting events, and enterprise stories
  • Assisted with newsgathering operations and contributed relevant story ideas
  • Used MULTIPLE media platforms to distribute content in a timely manor