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RICH FISHER'S US Department of Commerce Experience
1999 - Present

At The Department of Commerce I wear a variety of hats. I coordinate and conduct successful, on time satellite feeds,
audio feeds and conferencing, perform visually effective ENG camera work, clear and seamless non-linear video editing
and encoded information functions. I arrange technically successful news conferences, press briefings and other public
information functions, and I provide web streaming of approved events on the DOC homepage with outside vendor and in
house personnel. I apply 'Section 508' compliance, providing captioning for all web streams. I market and distribute
Secretarial PSA's to radio and TV stations in selected markets and track their use. I pitch interviews with the
Secretary to radio and TV stations in selected markets and track their use. On a weekly and monthly basis I work with
the Studio Producer to provide the Deputy Director with a list of proposed broadcast media opportunities for the
Secretary that will amplify his weekly/monthly priority programs and messages. I assist the Producer in preparing
budget projections as needed for offsite/lighting/broadcast support services and in-house equipment purchases, making
sure that procurement regulations are closely followed. I effectively track and retrieve all broadcast (TV and radio)
coverage of the Secretary in a timely manner. I maintain a working database of all Secretarial coverage and archive
selected footage. The Department of Commerce is located at 14th & Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20230.
My direct line is (202) 482-6362.

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