Eric Wright

Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer at The Weather Channel

Eric Wright has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Eric started their career at InReality as an intern in 2011, where they edited corporate and client videos and performed graphics work. Eric also encoded videos for solid state video players.

In 2012, Eric worked as a Streaming Video Student Assistant at Kennesaw State University.

In 2013, they joined InReality again as a freelance editor, where they edited videos using Final Cut Pro 7 and provided support in Photoshop and After Effects. Eric worked on establishing project objectives and standards with the project manager and graphic designer.

Starting in 2014, Eric worked as a freelance broadcast engineer at Harb Production Services until 2016. During this time, they gained experience in broadcast engineering.

In 2014, they also joined The Weather Channel as a production assistant, operating cameras and teleprompter, performing floor director duties, and assisting with editing work in FCP.

In 2015, Eric transitioned to the role of a camera operator at The Weather Channel.

Lastly, in 2011, they worked at WSB-TV as a freelance technical director/engineer assist/camera operator/A2 and later as an intern in the MPS/Local Programming Department, where they gained experience in editing and commercial production.

Overall, Eric Wright has a strong background in video editing, camera operation, production assisting, and broadcasting.

Eric Wright's education history includes the following:

From 2018 to 2020, they attended the Cleveland Institute of Electronics and obtained a Diploma in Broadcast Engineering.

Between 2010 and 2012, they studied at Chattahoochee Technical College and completed an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Television Production Technology.

In 2015 and 2016, Eric returned to Chattahoochee Technical College to pursue studies in Computer Information Systems Technology. It is not specified whether they obtained a degree in this field.

During 2017, they attended Chattahoochee Technical College for a short period, focusing on Electrical Engineering Technology. Again, it is not mentioned whether they received a degree.

In 2012 and 2013, Eric briefly attended Kennesaw State University, where they studied Economics & History. However, it is not specified whether they completed a degree in this field.

Overall, Eric Wright's education encompasses a variety of fields including Broadcast Engineering, Television Production Technology, Computer Information Systems Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Economics, and History.

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Timeline

  • Senior Broadcast Systems Engineer

    September 1, 2022 - present

  • Broadcast Systems Engineer

    January, 2017

  • Camera Operator

    December, 2014

  • Production Assistant

    October, 2012