Jesse Bekas

Unique traits: SENIOR EDITOR \ POST PRODUCER: ABC’s THE CHEW (Oct. 2011 to present) - Coordinate between Executive, Senior, Field and Segment Producers to story and video edit packaged material for an internationally broadcast show - Lead Editor \ Post Producer, The Chew's Ultimate BBQ Cookout Countdown 1 hour primetime special (May 2013) - Lead Editor \ Post Producer, ABC’s Fall Preview Special 1 hour primetime special (Sep. 2013) - Create and maintain ever-evolving post production standards and practices for a consistently growing Post department - Create and maintain the schedule for multiple editors on simultaneous projects with tight deadlines LEAD VIDEO EDITOR: CNBC (May 2006 to Mar. 2012) Edit high-profile network coverage on tight deadlines: Lead Editor, CNBC’s Olympics coverage in Beijing (Aug. 2008) and Vancouver (Feb. 2010), coordinating daily projects among the post team and field producers Lead Editor, Dangerous Liaison: What Happened in Room 2806 documentary (Jul. 2011) Lead Editor, Emmy-nominated “Transammonia: An American Business In Iran” (Dec. 2010) Lead Editor, Enterprise/Specials series including: Gold Rush (Aug. 2011) Opportunity USA (Jan. 2011) Man Vs. Machine (Sep. 2010) Healthy Horizons (Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2010) Edit network longform documentaries GOLD, primetime documentary (Mar. 2012) The Baghdad Job, primetime documentary (Jan. 2012) The Russian Gamble, primetime documentary (Dec. 2008) Coordinate with producers and graphic artists to design and launch ongoing pieces and graphics packages CNBC’s 2010 graphics relaunch (Feb. 2010) Closing Bell cold open (Mar. 2010) Going Global (Mar. 2009) ETF:101 (Aug. 2008) Squawk Box cold open (May 2007 - Aug. 2010), et al. Post shows including: Mad Money, The Wall Street Journal Report, How I Made My Millions, On The Money, The Big Idea and High Net Worth Cut cold opens, packages, breaking news segments, teases, promos, and daily show elements on strict day-of-air deadlines EDUCATION: Graduated, Magna Cum Laude, William Paterson University Bachelor of Arts, Communication: Film and Television Production SKILLS: Avid Symphony, Adobe CC Suite, HD/4K Cinematography, ILC Photography

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  The Chew (2014 - 2016)
  Television (Talk-Show) Editorial department It's a party in the kitchen each and every afternoon, as "The Chew" celebrates and explores life through food. Each show brings viewers smart and intelligent talk that engages the audience in a daily dose of food, life and fun with conversations about everything from cooking, holidays and home entertaining to trends like food trucks and urban gardens. Written by ABC Publicity

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  Scam of the Century: Bernie Madoff's Crime & Punishment (2008)
  TV Movie (Documentary) Editor CNBC examines the far-reaching and devastating effects of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme. It talks to people who suspected that there was something wrong with the investment scheme and interviews people who lost their life savings in the investment fraud. Written by Shatterdaymorn

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  Everyone Has a Story (2004)
  Film (Short and Romance) Cinematographer Add a Plot »

• Emmy
  (2016)

• William Paterson University of New Jersey