Andrew Vlasak Email & Phone Number

• Oversee cross-functional processes including digital video file delivery in coordination with PBS’s Media Operations Center, producers, distribution partners and internal and external stakeholders
• Create and implement workflows to obtain video files, caption files, images and metadata from distribution partners
• Build and maintain relationships with producers, external distribution partners and caption vendors
• Increased the operational capacity and output of full-length programming by 269% YoY by automating workflows
• Manage, hire and onboard a team consisting of a full-time operations associate, video editor and part-time contractor
• Led effort to increase foreign language programs on PBS’s streaming platforms adding over 2,000 hours of content

• Conceived and implemented video streaming strategy on PBS.org and PBS Video App
• Gathered metadata and communicated out to internal and external stakeholders all video file requirements
• Performed quality assurance checks to ensure video content meets PBS Digital standards
• Managed PBS’ digital library
• Produced video collection pages using content management systems

Arlington, Virginia

• Package, build and distribute approximately 300 PBS Kids episodes per month to ensure accuracy of content and packaging information
• Guide producers through the delivery of programs and notify them of any technical issues that may arise
• Supervise the editing of programs to fix technical issues that violate PBS’ delivery agreement
• Communicate with internal employees to ensure on-time delivery of all deliverables and packaging elements for new and existing programs
• Swiftly adapt to issues that may arise from late arriving broadcast masters and other deliverables

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Screened PBS programs to ensure adherence to PBS and FCC guidelines
• Created screening reports based on the content of PBS programs that were distributed to member stations
• Reviewed screening reports from other Program Associates to confirm accuracy and approval of all content and formats
• Participated in the monthly NPS teleconference as floor director and teleprompter operator

Philadelphia, PA

• Edit and collaborate with producers on “web-extra” videos
• Assist with video interview shoots
• Responsible for multimedia tasks such as logging, transcribing and transcoding video on deadline
• Professionally trained on computer programs such as XDCAM transfer, DVD Studio Pro and Toast Titanium For video below click on the thumbnail then click "read original"

• Covered under-reported neighborhoods for a publication with over 40,000 monthly views
• Published news stories with written, video and photo components
• Built an extensive list of contacts by building relationships with community leaders and residents
• Worked in a collaborative newsroom completing one multimedia story every weekhttp://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2015/04/14/mantua-50-years-later-mlks-speech-still-rings-true/

London, UK

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• Part of a staff that won 17 Keystone Awards handed out by the Pennsylvania News Media Association
• Covered home football games and home and away basketball games. Shot, wrote, edited and recorded voice-overs for highlight/game recap videos
• Collaborated with other reporters to get recap videos in on deadline
• Covered various events, including a sustainability fair and a statue unveiling