Chris Hamm Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York, New York, United States

New York City

• Oversee daily technical operations of control rooms and studios
• Coordinate with directors and producers throughout the entire production cycle, enabling execution and delivery of the highest quality broadcast
• Develop and implement technical infrastructure for remote shows and events
• Work with various departments to ensure the successful and timely fulfillment of live broadcasts
• Standardize workflow among shows to simplify operation and increase compatibility across setupsShow Credits:Nightly News with Lester HoltTODAYNBC News Special Report

Greater New York City Area

• Direct live news coverage across various programs including AM Joy, Up with David Gura, Weekends with Alex Witt, and PoliticsNation, as well as lead the operation of the show
• Collaborate with the editorial and technical teams to implement the creative vision for the show
• Continually seek to improve broadcast quality and efficiency through more effective use of our studio and technical resources, such as creating new set positions

• Responsible for team of 5+ Technical Directors, oversee daily operations of the department, and build switcher show files
• Coordinate with directors and producers during the entire production cycle, enabling them to execute and deliver the highest quality broadcast
• Develop technical plans and procedures for studio and remote shows
• Work with various departments to ensure the successful and timely delivery of show elements
• Standardized workflow between shows to simplify operation and increase compatibility between setups
• Assist engineering staff in control room and equipment upgradesAwardsEmmy - Outstanding Technical Team Studio, Premier League, 2015Show Credits:Rio Summer OlympicsFootball Night In AmericaThursday Night.

• Oversaw technical operation and switcher setup/procedures for primetime shows
• TD for “Hardball with Chris Matthews” and “The Rachel Maddow Show”
• Worked with engineering teams on the development and testing of new graphics software
• Managed studio lighting during live broadcasts to ensure the appearance of on-air talent and sets met the highest standards and vision of the directors and production team
• Color corrected studio cameras, remotes, and monitors to confirm the images are accurately depicted
• Responsible for video patches including camera and monitor feeds

• Coordinated promotions for new singles
• Organized and Maintained music catalogue
• Assisted in the development of new artists

• Videotape news stories and conduct interviews on-location
• Edit video footage and packages for news broadcast
• Coordinate videotapes for and during news program
• Assignment editor and studio manager for Sunday programs

• Script Intern at Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
• Responsible for the distribution of scripts, rundowns, beats and rehearsal schedules to the staff and crew.
• Assisted in rehearsals and script changes.
• Participated in the NBC Intern Pilot Program, a program where as part of a small group I worked to develop and pitch an idea for a television show to NBC management.