Baltimore City County, Maryland, United States
With over 7 months of experience as a Master Control Operator I at Allegis Group, I specialize in radio production, media management, and quality control. My work focuses on ensuring seamless on-air content during newscasts by verifying commercials, promos, and graphics, while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and company standards. Previously, I contributed over five years as a Technical Network Center Operator at Middle East Broadcasting Networks, where I focused on monitoring network transmissions, managing media assets, and resolving first-line technical issues. I am committed to supporting accurate content delivery, leveraging a strong foundation in radio production and technical broadcasting systems.
Performed quality control duties for on-air content during newscasts. Monitored channels for compliance and continuity with federal regulations and strict company rules. Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques for resolution. Ran commercials during newscasts, sports programs, and network shows. Take appropriate disaster recovery action when necessary. Verify all commercials, promos, and graphics air as scheduled. Monitor closed captioning, subtitles, and V-Chip for accuracy. Monitor feeds for correct language distribution. Have knowledge of broadcast automation systems, video servers, and graphic generators
Aggressive monitoring of network transmissions for quality control Operate Media Asset Management system to record various feeds from field reporters or content from domestic and overseas bureaus to include proper metadata tagging and identification Ability to resolve 1st line technical issues during times of critical need and perform disaster recovery procedures as needed Revise, edit or append the daily playlist and/or log changes for air as instructed by either the editorial team or the traffic department Proficiency in operating and evaluating technical equipment such as signal routers, waveform monitors, vector scopes and video/audio equalization equipment Strong understanding of common broadcast signal issues and how to resolve them in a timely manner Monitor and record incoming broadcast elements received via various forms of transmission Ability to transform and adapt to changing environments with respect to live and breaking news Ability to perform detailed pre show and event FAX checks prior to live show transmission Completion of shift and incident reports and issuance of trouble tickets if necessary detailing events surrounding programming activity during your assigned shifts Ability to respond effectively and quickly with user requests and issues
In my job functions I am responsible for scheduling and ensuring commercial advertisements air on Fox and CW networks per a client's contract. - Inputs the titles of client advertisements into database and enters the instructions for ad airing. - Reviews contracts for accuracy, and works with to resolve issues with changes or missing instructions. - Sends final schedules to Insertion Department. - Assists in maintenance of files. - Communicates to the appropriate party when regarding late or missing spots (commercials). - Work on special projects as assigned. - Distribute spots (commercials) for ingesting. - Loads and proofs commercial material. - Maintains and updates logs and records.
In my job functions I receive from satellite & syndicated distributors programs to edit & segment shows to fit in the required time slot with commercial spots for television broadcast Coordinated with sales & marketing to ingest spots & promotional events to ensure quality for on air viewing. Worked with television networks on live sporting and network programming to ensure local commercial breaks to be aired Oversaw the on air product to ensure that all correct promos, spots, paid & network programming are logged and aired as scheduled.
I operated a Sony Power HAD FX camera for live studio news programs. I operated a Wheatstone TV audio board for live TV news on air programming. I worked in acquisitions to acquire visual graphics in live news programs. I drove the ENG news truck as needed to provide technical support and to shoot live breaking news coverage.