Experience

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  KGO-TV/DT ABC 7

  • San Francisco, California, United States

  • Transmission Engineer

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • San Francisco, California, United States

    Ingest daily recording requests from network and local affiliates into Dalet Galaxy.Adjust Roof Weather Camera & Lighting for weather anchor on all shows.Communicate with Dejero, LiveU or TVU crews and ingest live feeds or store & forward feeds.Monitor Gmail and Slack communications for specific transmission requests and handle any downloads on Digigrators or MAC computers.Book satellite truck feeds/ingests and confirm audio and IFB with truck operator and inform the live show crews of any audio/visual delays.

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  KPIX | CBS San Francisco/Bay Area

  • 855 Battery St., San Francisco, Ca

  • Director (ELC)

    • Aug 2019 - Present
    • 855 Battery St., San Francisco, Ca

    Direct and supervise all technical aspects of weekday and weekend newscasts, news briefs, and weekly public service shows, which includes directing technical staff, cueing video sources, and managing the look and feel of the production.Manage the studio during live newscasts and direct camera and video staff on the set-up and execution of video transitions and special effects using Sony ELC and ISQ/Chyron computer software.Formulate and maintain quality control standards to ensure superior technical, editorial, and design elements associated with airing television newscasts and other productions.

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  Rentex Audio Visual & Computer Rentals

  • Union City, California

  • Quality Control Technician

    • Sep 2018 - May 2019
    • Union City, California

    Installed, operated, and tested audio/visual equipment. Ensured equipment operatedand functioned properly, and rectified any physical damages.Diagnosed and troubleshot problems of equipment.

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  Al Jazeera America

  • 118 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107

  • Studio Operator

    • Feb 2017 - Sep 2018
    • 118 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107

    Coordinate and monitor audio/visual control for online broadcasting signals - Facebook live and Periscope video streams.Manage equipment readiness for studio recordings with talent and guests.Compile an e-file of weekly studio and field recordings.

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  Univision Comm

  • United States
  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Newscast/Technical Director and Operations Specialist II

    • Mar 2008 - Nov 2016

    • Directed and supervised all technical aspects of weekday and weekend newscasts, news briefs, and weekly public service shows, which includes directing technical staff, cueing video sources, and managing the look and feel of the production.• Managed the studio during live newscasts and directs camera and video staff on the set-up and execution of video transitions and special effects using Overdrive and VizRT computer software.• Created and managed technical and operational workflows and specifications for content mastering, file formats, compression codes, and delivery standards. • Monitored transmitters and audio/video quality of broadcasts to ensure programming conforms to station policies and regulations.• Formulated and maintained quality control standards to ensure superior technical, editorial, and design elements associated with airing television newscasts and other productions. • Trained staff in the technical operations of creating broadcasts and in the use of specialized equipment such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.

  • Operations Technician I

    • Sep 2002 - Nov 2008

    •Operated Odetics, DGI, and VCI for content to server input and to switch program material. •Monitored transmitters and quality control of audio/video signals.•Operated live newscast audio and coordinated satellite receivers for live news trucks. •Edited video content using Avid Newscutter software.•Recorded programs according to specifications for future broadcast use and reviewed tapes to ensure quality video and audio production.

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  ATLANTA CITY HALL, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

  • 55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 2500, Atlanta, Georgia 30303

  • Television Production Specialist

    • Jan 2000 - Nov 2001
    • 55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 2500, Atlanta, Georgia 30303

    •Operated Beta and DVCam cameras, shooting video at Mayoral speeches and events to be aired at an Atlanta-based Government Access television station. •Edited video of Mayoral events and studio tapings, inserting music, dialogue, and other effects to arrange video clips into news packages and prepared programs.•Created graphics and animations for both edited and live programs.