Experience

Spark Street Digital

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Webcast Producer

  • Oct 2019 - Present



Contractor

• United States

• Freelance Broadcast Producer

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2019

  Throughout his career, Mark has worked as a freelance broadcast producer. His responsibilities require him to know every aspect of a NCAA D1 sports broadcast including but not limited to; technical directing, replay operation, camera operating, technical producer management, crew hiring and management, and A1 direction. Throughout his career, Mark has worked as a freelance broadcast producer. His responsibilities require him to know every aspect of a NCAA D1 sports broadcast including but not limited to; technical directing, replay operation, camera operating, technical producer management, crew hiring and management, and A1 direction.



Charleston Southern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Assistant Director of Athletic Video Communications

  • Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

  Assistant role focused on a restructure of Charleston Southern University’s Video Broadcast program, developing and learning best practices fitting NCAA D1 League broadcast standards. • Assisted the Director of Video Production for all gameday broadcasts, supporting staff where needed. • Managed and operated camera switching equipment, computer graphics, replay operations, and stadium control room equipment. • Produced and edited student athlete interest pieces for internal university use and media outreach. • Executed best practices for Digital Video integration from Analog. Executed and designed solutions based on analog to digital video industry trends. • Developed practices to enhance the previous broadcast rundown and workflow due to expert knowledge in Newtek technology. Show less



Charleston Battery

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Video Production

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

  Managerial and technical role focused on the creation and operational management of Video Production department and development of standards and best practices. • Managed two staff, Assistant Director of Video Production and Content Manager. Managed 2+ department interns. • Managed a broadcast specialist crew of 20+ people from hiring process to schedule management. • Managed and operated camera switching equipment, computer graphics, replay operations, and stadium control room equipment. • Produced and edited weekly team interest videos, marketing campaigns, TV commercials and web advertisements. • Attracted 208k digital TV viewers through collaboration on the development of live video broadcast for Carolina Challenge Cup. • Point of contact for 10+ stadium clients and partners (ACC, ESPN, USL, MLS) regarding video and broadcast integration. • Installed broadcast equipment, decided on broadcasted content and designed and purchased equipment for a broadcast booth to meet Division 2 USL (United Soccer League) standards. Built around the Newtek broadcast suite of equipment (Tricaster, 3Play, LiveText.) • Experienced in best practices for Digital Video integration from Analog. Executed and designed solutions based on analog to digital video industry trends. • Helped with other stadium functions including IT, staff management, event planning, and hiring. Show less



Tourbeau Sports Group

• United States

• Broadcast Director

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2016

  Managerial function concentrated on live broadcasts execution. • Hired and supervised 4 – 5 Camera Operators and 1 Assistant Director. • Executed broadcasts for United Soccer League, US Youth Soccer, United States Soccer Federation. • Coordinated strict copyright art and permissions. • Coordinated schedule to meet deadlines. Managerial function concentrated on live broadcasts execution. • Hired and supervised 4 – 5 Camera Operators and 1 Assistant Director. • Executed broadcasts for United Soccer League, US Youth Soccer, United States Soccer Federation. • Coordinated strict copyright art and permissions. • Coordinated schedule to meet deadlines.



Charleston Southern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Multimedia Specialist

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Mark worked at Division 1 school Charleston Southern University in a variety of roles for athletic web broadcasts. These roles included director, producer, replay operator, camera operator, and in-game graphics. Mark worked at Division 1 school Charleston Southern University in a variety of roles for athletic web broadcasts. These roles included director, producer, replay operator, camera operator, and in-game graphics.



Charleston Southern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• University Relations Intern

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  As an intern for University Relations at Charleston Southern University, Mark Rowland studied and practiced high-level videography with a specific goal for brand establishment. This internship offered expertise in every aspect of the video content creation process, including equipment set-up, the interview process, and proper post-production techniques and habits.

• Sports Information Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  As an intern for Charleston Southern University's Sports Information department, Mark was involved in multiple elements of live sports broadcasting, operating the Newtek Tricaster, 3Play, and LiveText.



Z33K Gaming

• Software Development

• Community Tournament Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  As the Community Tournament Manager for Z33K Gaming, Mark organized online competitive video game tournaments for groups sizing from 16 to 300. As the Community Tournament Manager for Z33K Gaming, Mark organized online competitive video game tournaments for groups sizing from 16 to 300.