Duncan Elias
Calgary
Summary
Former pro soccer player turned content producer and reporter with more than 10 years experience. Have worked in all aspects of video production for various media platforms, both in start-ups and large corporations, covering sports and news.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
Rogers Sports And Media
10.2022 - Current
- Working with a dynamic team on CityNews Calgary's broadcast team.
- Taking a lead role in making sure content is produced to meet audience needs for each platform.
- Line up news broadcast shows and live-streamed shows and take them to air in the control room.
- Assist in generating story ideas and assign news stories as needed
- Collaborate with editorial, digital and operations teams in Calgary and markets across Canada.
Content Producer
Corus Entertainment
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Independent Contractor for Corus radio's national evening show, A Little More Conversation with Ben O'Hara-Byrne
- Formulate program content for the day, book guests & cut audio clips
Associate Producer
CBC/Radio-Canada
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinate with producers and on-air talent on radio shows in British Columbia and Alberta to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Research and prepare information for episodes and interviews as assigned by the Producer
- Chase, pre-interview and book guests, develop interview questions, record and edit audio.
Head of Content
1 Play Sports Pte Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Hosted sports coverage and original shows on social media and linear TV, reaching approximately 1.5 million households in Singapore.
- Grew social media following on all accounts by 500,000 in 18 months
- Managed social media accounts in multiple markets across Asia
Broadcast Journalist
Eleven Sports Network
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Developed original stories and curated content from national news organizations to provide wide variety of coverage.
- Delivered sports coverage through recorded interviews & LIVE on-site presentation.
Digital Content Producer
Fox Sports
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Created, built and published sports content for Fox Sports Asia website and digital platforms.
- Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material, editing sound and sequences, and providing final product on time.
Broadcast Journalist
MP & Silva Pte Ltd
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Find, research, write, video edit & voice broadcast stories for SuperSports 360 programme.
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage through recorded interviews & LIVE on-site presentation.
Assistant Radio Producer
The Red Card Group Pte Ltd
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Stand-in Host for LIVE radio programming
Professional Football Player
Football Association of Singapore
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Played for three teams in the Singapore Premier League
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Newcastle
Australia09-2011
Advanced Diploma - Mass Communications
Oklahoma City University
2007
Diploma - Digital Marketing
Lithan Academy
Singapore10-2019
Skills
- Content strategy and implementation
- Storytelling
- Digital media management
- Content team leader
- Strong creative vision
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Live TV Production
- News Software (Burli, Grass Valley, MediaCentral, Cinegy)
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Sports Journalist of the Year nominee for the 2018 Singapore Sports Awards
- Worked on content coverage for 2016 UEFA European Championships, 2016 Rio Olympics, 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2024 Copa America.
- Led content coverage for Premier League and Paris Saint-Germain Asia Tours.
- Reporter for 2015 & 2019 Southeast Asian Games
- Studio Producer for CityNews' coverage of the 2023 Alberta General Election
Timeline
Producer
Rogers Sports And Media
10.2022 - Current
Content Producer
Corus Entertainment
07.2022 - 08.2022
Associate Producer
CBC/Radio-Canada
04.2021 - 06.2022
Head of Content
1 Play Sports Pte Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2020
Broadcast Journalist
Eleven Sports Network
05.2016 - 12.2018
Digital Content Producer
Fox Sports
02.2016 - 05.2016
Broadcast Journalist
MP & Silva Pte Ltd
02.2015 - 12.2015
Assistant Radio Producer
The Red Card Group Pte Ltd
02.2014 - 02.2015
Professional Football Player
Football Association of Singapore
01.2009 - 12.2013
Advanced Diploma - Mass Communications
Oklahoma City University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Newcastle
Diploma - Digital Marketing
Lithan Academy
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