Paul Dam is the Director of Live Production and Instruction in the College of Communication & Information (CCI) at Florida State University.
Paul is an award-winning technical director and production manager with over 28 years of experience in national news, sports, and public media. He leads FSU Live, the College's professional live-production service, where he bridges industry-standard broadcast coverage with hands-on student mentorship. His expertise spans the full spectrum of live production, from technical engineering and 3D motion graphics to high-stakes directing for networks like ESPN, CBS, PBS, and FOX.
Core Expertise & FSU Live
Paul oversees the launch and and operation of FSU Live, providing broadcast-quality coverage for:
- Fine Arts & Academic Events: High-fidelity captures of performances and symposiums.
- Corporate Live Streams: Professional-grade remote and hybrid event delivery.
- Student Instruction: Leading courses in Multi-Camera Live Production and Video Workshops.
Technical Mastery
- Production Systems: Multi-camera studio, control room, and master control operations.
- Engineering: Video/audio engineering, PTZ systems, and broadcast spec mastering.
- Visual Design: 2D/3D graphics, animation, and data-linked character generation.
- Field Production: Mobile/remote production, OB trucks, and ENG camera systems.
Selected Credits
- Sports: Monday Night Football (ABC), PGA, Indy 500, NASCAR, NBA, NHL, MLB, FIFA World Cup, and NFL, NCAA and ACC Championships.
- News & Public Affairs: Florida Division of Emergency Management hurricane briefings, National news for MBC, and local/state political debates for WFSU/Tallahassee Democrat.
- Arts & Education: Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, FSU College of Music, FSU Opera, Big Bend Regional Spelling Bee (for Scripps National Spelling Bee,) and ACC InVenture Prize competition for PBS.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Emphasis in Sociology, History, & Anthropology
College of Social Science & Public Policy
Florida State University
Research Interests
Live Production Workflows
Teaching Interests
Production Management, Directing, and Leadership Communication
Grants & Awards
Grants
Multiple FSU ITS Student Technology Fee grants focused on modernizing student cinema kits, audio systems, and remote capabilities (2015-2025).
Notable Awards
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards: Excellence in community coverage (2023), Multimedia Radio (2020), and Innovation (2018).
Public Media Awards (NETA/CPB): Multiple 1st Place honors for Community Engagement (2021, 2023), Kids and Family (2022), and Program Production (2007).
Florida News Awards: 1st Place in Series (2020) and Web/Digital (2020).