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About Jerry LongSince 2015 I have been traveling the United States while working in the rodeo arena. I work as a Cameraperson/Production Tech for the Professional Bull Riders on both the PBR Teams Tour and the Premiere Unleash the Beast Tour. Those shows are on PlutoTV's Ridepass and CBS Sports Network and CBS Network channels.
All that work takes place on the weekends, so during the weekdays I travel like a high plains drifter, looking for beautiful vistas, undiscovered, backroads scenery and local USAFL Clubs. I enjoy visiting clubs as I travel the USA for my main work. Don't be surprised if I show up at a practice. In 2015 I attended my first USAFL Nationals and have been hooked ever since. I always wanted to shoot action sports so my stumbling upon footy was the perfect match. I am originally from Boise, Idaho where I was introduced to footy. I learned the basics of the game but never played an organized game to my lament. Since starting in 1980 in television my career has taken me many places with many more places to visit in the future. In 2022 I met my wife Ana we live mostly in Guatemala but travel extensively to the US for work and family. Thanks for following along and enjoy the view. |
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Education
University of Oregon, B.A., Telecommunications and Film, 1989 Northwest Nazarene College, A.A., Broadcasting, 1981 Experience Currently permanent backup for the PBR Bull Riding Tour working 12-15 shows per year as handheld camera operator on CBS Sports/Sports Network. Currently working on and pitching pilot TV shows. 2004-Present Owner/Operator of Jerry Long Productions. Writer/Producer/Director/Editor Services include freelance shooting, editing and writing, program production, television spot production, Video News Release production. 2011 & 2012 Unity Media Group Senior Editor for internet video company creating health and wellness videos, testimonials and product promotion videos. In 2012 hired again as Producer including writing, selecting talent, organizing shoots and working directly with clients. 2006 – Present Volunteer for Extreme Nazarene Ministries. Write, produce, shoot and edit videos for mission work in Ukraine, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay and Colombia. 2001 – 2004 Producer/Director/Writer/Editor as partner with DTX Media Group. Responsible for client relations, Research & Development, Managing of video projects, writing and editing. 1986 – Present Freelance Videographer/Sports Producer Clients include ESPN, Fox Sports, ABC Sports, KIVI-TV, Winnercomm Produce/Direct Live TV games, ENG/EFP Videographer for Xtreme Bulls and Women’s Billiards on ESPN, Camera op for CBR Bulls on GAC, Camera Op for National Finals Rodeo on ESPN. Produced and Directed University of Idaho Football package for 2 years. Produced Boise State Football package for 3 years. 2000 – 2001 Writer/Producer/Director for TMS. Managed video projects for this local company which included clients: Washington Group, HP, Trus Joist 1997 – 2000 Producer/Director KIVI-TV Managed department of 4 production personnel, oversaw budget of $250,000, purchased equipment and gave direction for department. Produced & Directed video projects including commercials, sporting events, and program production. 1994 – 1997 Video Specialist Idaho State Police Managed video projects, shot, produced, wrote, edited for the MCSAP Program which included work for the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Energy. 1980-1987, 1990 – 1994 Producer/Director KIVI-TV |
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I currently spend my time in Guatemala with my wife when I'm not traveling for work. My hometown is Boise, Idaho where most of my family live. I enjoy photography, live music, hiking and long walks on a short dock. I have two daughters.
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