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Los Angeles, California, United States

Content Operations is responsible for publishing and scheduling activities for various FOX networks, products, platforms, and partners. The Content Operations Manager is the go-to-person on all things around content publishing, content policies, content management systems, as well as being involved in technical and architectural discussion to help shape and define future enhancements in internal tools, user experience, and operational support.RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage a team of 7 – 10 people.Hire, train, and lead the digital content operations team, ensuring day-to-day metadata and key-art are published completely, on-time, error free, and meets all the editorial standards.Continuously improve team process and Standard Operating Procedures.Develop and maintain documentation such as SOPs and Runbooks for the team.Manage Program Scheduling and Listings. Execute a variety of live operations such as contingency, bonus and social content, and 4K events.Confirm blackout rules, regionalization, and live policies are applied correctly.Partner with Product and Development teams to provide operational feedback and improve the internal tools, workflows, and downstream applications as well as be part of roadmap discussions.Work with different partners, departments, and teams for any assist and troubleshooting to ensure on-time asset delivery and compliances. Problem solves all content issues and provide RCA reports.Create and send various daily/weekly reports.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Ensuring proper access and playback for all Fox digital platforms, including FoxNow, FoxSports, and FoxNationManage Program Scheduling and ListingsDesign and manage mission-critical trackersReserving and applying TX media sources for content contingencies to maintain broadcast expectations and standards Submitting and uploading keyart toolkits for Fox programsPartnering with external vendors on an on-going basis and during high impact outagesCreating and updating robust and up-to-date user manuals for Content-Operation's complex workflow, and guiding content-through new processesOverseeing proper media source implementation and maintaining data integrity for regionalized sporting events, including MLB and NFLEnforcing blackouts for regions that have restricted viewing right to Fox content, per contractual obligation Collaborating with developers to improve existing tools, including FLAG, FDSS, and DPP as well as troubleshooting issues in order to enhance user-experienceResearching new and more efficient ways to execute technical responsibilities with minimal user errorAdministering the FDSS platform for content integration

Greater Los Angeles Area

Deliver uniquely tailored assets to a wide range of media clients

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Directly interface with clients to plan and execute events.• Find and Book Production Crews and Resources when required.• Build initial budgets and prepare Events team for contract negotiations.• Travel when necessary to be support on-site at events.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Coordinate technical details of webcast set-up, including verifications and testing of network infrastructureConduct capture, ingest & compression of media & audioTroubleshoot technical issues throughout the webcast and provide online supportInterface with client and client staff; work closely with clients to ensure their needs are met and offer creative solutions for each project Work cooperatively with a production team to ensure cohesive final productOther duties as assigned

Greater Los Angeles Area

Manage accounts from studio distributorsManage digital storefronts (i.e. Target Ticket, CinemaNow)

Culver City, Ca

• Managed content for M-GO streaming service• Implemented changes to site layout and content based on usability testing and website analytics• Scrubbed files to assure video content and captions matched Content ID tags• Copyedit and proofread all database content• Fixed incorrect metadata• Beta tested different M-GO mobile app builds

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Manage and operate video equipment used for recording and streaming high volume events to the internet.Assembles the various shots into a coherent film, working closely with the director.Assists the editor by collecting and organizing all the elements needed for the edit. Responsible for the coordination of the internal workings of the digital camera; make adjustments to the multitude of variables available in most professional digital cameras to manipulate the resulting image.

Jacksonville, Florida

• Work with game day production crew and assist with any technical needs• Edit and log footage from all Jaguars games• Produce promotional packages used for the in-game broadcast of all 2012 Jaguars home games• Track stats from all Jaguars players as each game proceeds

Waws/Wtev Jacksonville, Fl

• Operate Master Control equipment and monitor all outgoing broadcast signals for four individual stations o FOX30/CBS47o MYTVJAXo Living Well Network• Download and transfer spots from advertisers into programing playlists • Take transmitter readings and record satellite feeds• Ensure station operates within FCC regulations• Other responsibilities as assigned

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Operate the soundboard for several FOX/CBS affiliate productions including: • The evening newscasts of Action News (5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m., 11 p.m.) • Action News This Sunday • Jaguars: All Access • The Jaguars Pre-Game Show • Action News: This Morning• Floor-direct anchors and run prompter for the 4:30a.m.- 12 p.m. block of Action News: Morning Show and Action News: At Noon• Change set pieces according to show segments• Mic guests for interviews• Cue and direct anchors for teases • Move and adjust studio cameras for proper framing• Monitor lighting on set and change any bulbs that burn out• Pitch story ideas to news producers

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Assist director with live, multi-camera events

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Prepared microphones for anchors• Controlled the primary soundboard used for weekly UNF newscast• Monitored audio levels to insure a consistent decibel level • Self-directed and produced packages for monthly news magazine show• Researched events occurring in the community and gauged relativity to news platform• Created engaging newsworthy pieces

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Coordinated media coverage of UNF Athletic Events – basketball, soccer and volleyball games• Directed, produced and filmed live game broadcasts• Voiced commentary and programmed commercials• Managed and supervised team personnel• Encouraged teamwork between crew members to strengthen productivity

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Directed and designed promotion pieces for UNF• Oversaw creative film and music decisions

Bachelor Of Science, Communication

High School Diploma