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Weekend Technical Production Manager / Senior Video Acquisition Coordinator, The Weather Channel, Atlanta 2009 to Present
Working closely with editorial, assignment, production, and other technical
personnel, coordinate technical requirements prior to air, then manage them from
the control room. Assign IFB and PL, route feeds, coordinate remotes, assuring
technical quality and readiness for air. Troubleshoot and solve remote problems.
Book satellite uplinks and fiber connections. Bring in satellite, fiber and IP video
feeds. Ingest video from all sources. (While TWC isn't always a fast-paced
environment, stop by during severe weather — especially hurricanes and tornados!)
Technical Manager (freelance), FOX News Channel, New York 2008 to 2009
Coordinated technical and logistical requirements prior to air, then managed them from the control room in a fast-paced news environment. Maintained technical
quality of assigned broadcasts as technical point-person, solving problems for
editorial staff, directors, crew and management. Coordinated and facilitated
remotes, working with transmission, remote locations, and satellite desk.
News Operations Manager, KTRK-TV Houston (ABC) 2006 to 2008
Managed news engineering department and supervised technical operation of videography staff. Technical planning and implementation of complex remotes for
scheduled and breaking news events. Designed and implemented news technical
systems, including SNG and ENG vehicles; created and updated operations and
safety procedures; trained staff. Problem-solving, on deadline, often remotely via
telephone. Capital and operations budgeting and purchasing.
News Operations Supervisor, WAGA-TV Atlanta (FOX) 1995 to 2006
Coordinated remotes, assuring technical quality and readiness for air. Technical planning and implementation of complex remotes. Booked sat trucks, studios, fiber, and other facilities.Designed and implemented technical systems and trained staff. Solved technical and operational problems, on deadline, often remotely. Managed iNews system. Created and maintained station intranet. Computer support for news department.
ENG Editor / News Technician, WCBS–TV New York 1984 to 1995
Supervision of news edit, microwave receive, and playback areas and staff; remote
coordination; editing of news and sports video under tight deadlines.
Certified Senior Television Engineer, Society of Broadcast Engineers
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License with Ship Radar endorsement
FCC Amateur Extra Class License