Aaron Lee

Aaron J. Lee is a News Operations Manager at WTVM, a Raycom Media news station in Columbus, GA. Lee, a Montgomery, AL native, has more than 19 years of Broadcast TV experience coupled with 21 years of professional videography expertise. He also has extensive knowledge of innovative technologies and leads quality training programs that have positively impacted the WTVM workflow, brand, and its employees.

Aaron began his career in 1997 as a Production & Event Videographer at Video Productions Unlimited in Montgomery. In that role, he was responsible for editing and the post production of commercials and TV shows. He was also the Lead Wedding and Event Videographer – an occupation that would catapult him into becoming one of the most skilled and hard-working employees in Raycom Media.

In 1999, Aaron kicked off his award-winning career with Raycom Media when he was hired as a Production Assistant at WSFA-TV in Montgomery. After learning all aspects of studio production Aaron received a promotion, becoming WSFA’s Evening News Video Editor in 2001. Four years later Aaron advanced to the Photojournalist position, providing coverage of daily news events, leading special projects, and operating live ENG remotes in addition to editing. In 2009, Aaron took his talents and title to WBRC - Raycom Media’s Birmingham, AL news station. He worked in Birmingham for nearly six years before he crossed the state line, making his transition to WTVM in Georgia.

Affectionately referred to as a ‘jack of all trades’ by his coworkers, Aaron holds a key position at WTVM with an impeccable skillset and leadership style. In Aaron’s current role as News Operations Manager, he oversees the production department and crew of photographers and editors. He also aids in the development, implementation and training of new and existing systems. It doesn’t stop there. Known for turning ideas into action, Aaron has taken the lead of WTVM’s ‘On the Road’ series by taking newscasts out of the studio and in to various locations within the Chattahoochee Valley. He also uses his technological expertise to provide network-quality broadcasts for special coverage on several events such as College Football National Playoff Games, SEC Championship Games, active severe weather, and special reports.