lynn friedman

ABC

  • san francisco CA

Show Best Flames: aka The Devil Wears Broadcast Television

Contact

Social

Biography

That's the title of the book I won't release until I retire. If you work in television editing my headline will have you laughing loudly. I can explain later. Armed with a BS in Fine Arts I decided I like eating and indoor plumbing and fell into a television career. I've worked in almost every department and know where all the bodies are buried. I've spoken at several industry related conferences, cruises, awards and marriage ceremonies. I have been told my voice is quiet personal and believable which is a nice way of saying I am clearly not on-air material. I am funny, engaging, and because the Midwest was my home for several years I am cursed with the inability to filter the truth. All questions will be answered. I speak about art, television biz, social media, careers, blogging, writing and new technology. My Pinterest "Gadget Love" page has over 16,000 followers. My elevator speech is "Talk to Me for Five Minutes and I will Tell Your Story".

Industry Expertise

Media - Broadcast
Media - Online
Public Relations and Communications

Areas of Expertise

Public Relations
Media

Accomplishments

Multiple Award Winner

11 Emmy Awards, 2 Edward R Murrow, 5 AP Awards, 7 RTNDA Awards, Genesis Awards (American Humane Society), Fullbright Fellowship-Portugal, VTV (Video The Vote) Project Manager 2012 National Elections

Education

UW-Madison

BS (no joke)

Fine Art

Majored in Jewelry Making, then transitioned to Photography. (life long love)
After graduation I participated in an advanced photography class taught by Judy Dater at California Arts College.
To qualify to be a TV engineer I received an FCC License.
BAVC (Bay Area Video Coalition) has provided education for me in numerous editing software and allowed me to enhance my technical early adopter status.

Affiliations

  • NATAS
  • ABC
  • DGA
  • PGA
  • RTNDA
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Testimonials

Writer-Producer, Editor, Program Manager

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo

ABC7/ KGO-TV



Lynn has that rare combination of intelligence, skill, creativity and the ability to collaborate – either leading or simply working as part of a team. She’s a brilliant photographer with a great eye for composition and lighting and a fine video editor and producer, with the depth of knowledge and experience to do great work and get it done on deadline! Add management and social media skills, as well as the fact that she’s great fun to work with, and you have the complete package. Lynn would be a great asset to any company seeking to improve its reach in broadcast or online media.

Assistant Manager Programming Operations at KGO-TV

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/index

KGO-TV/ ABC7




Lynn is an extremely talented video editor who has been honored by her peers with ten Emmy Awards along with a number of electronic news industry awards. Besides he natural leadership abilities, she is detail oriented, clever, professional, and for over 25 years has been able to successfully navigate a major market newsroom environment with finesse. Most importantly, Lynn is well-liked by her co-workers.

Senior Instructional Designer at Advent Software, Inc.

http://www.sanchezartcenter.org/supporters.htm

Blue City, Murphy Girls: Photography Assignments


Lynn has so many things going for her as a photographer that I feel cheated at being limited to choosing three top attributes! Her intuition, her ability to connect with a subject (animal, vegetable, mineral, or musician) and put them totally at ease, and above all, seizing the exact right moment to capture the picture that has formed in front of her lens...not to mention that she's also punctual, reliable, and has a great sense of humor. A joy to work with.

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Event Appearances

Women's Role in Television Shows 1950's - Present.

Guest Speaker: Lynn Friedman  Holland America Cruise Lines

1999-12-10

Sample Talks

How to Become a Reporters Go-To Expert

Working side by side in a news room with harried reporters trying to made deadline I've learned
quiet a few ways to get their attention to pitch your story or become their expert they call for a quote.
Talk to me for five minutes and I will tell your story and show you how to brand yourself.

Style

Availability

  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader

Fees

$0 to $6000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee