Jim Hurwitz

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Experienced production, engineering, sales and product management/marketing leader in the audio/video/broadcast industries. Looking for new opportunities. @
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Mill Valley, California, United States, United States
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About Jim Hurwitz

Engineering, sales and product management/marketing leader in the video/broadcast industry. Demonstrated success in defining, executing and marketing innovative approaches for live content gathering systems with particular expertise in solutions for camera, audio, intercom and related broadcast equipment in sports, news and entertainment production. Thought leader in Live HDR, 4K, and 3D acquisition. Broad experience developing, marketing, and selling complex video technology products and solutions to broadcasters, video professionals and integrators domestically and internationally. Excellent communication skills in person and with documentation.

Jim Hurwitz's Current Company Details
TransMedia LLC

Transmedia Llc

Experienced production, engineering, sales and product management/marketing leader in the audio/video/broadcast industries. Looking for new opportunities.
Jim Hurwitz Work Experience Details
  • Transmedia Llc
    Chief Operating Officer
    Transmedia Llc Jul 2022 - Present
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Providing world-class video producers with top-tier creative, engineering and logistical solutions and personnel.
  • J. Hurwitz & Associates
    Freelance Video Producer, Director, Engineer
    J. Hurwitz & Associates Nov 2015 - Present
    Helping innovative organizations create state-of-the-art audio and video messaging. Providing engineering, technology and creative expertise in video production for broadcast, sports, corporate and entertainment/motion picture technologies. Clients/responsibilities:• UC Berkeley Dept of Athletics: House video engineer for all Cal football games at Memorial Stadium. Manage control room and stadium fiber optic network for in-house and visiting broadcast production teams. • Live Nation: House video engineer and video director for all concerts and events at Concord Pavilion and Toyota Amphitheatre (Wheatland, CA): 2016-2022• Adobe: Video engineer and technical director (TD) for employee “Town Meetings” (international webcasts with cut-ins from corporate sites around the world)• Exploratorium: Contract video engineer for events and meetings with multi-media presentations. Recent clients include:- Goldman Sachs - UC Berkeley Office of Chancellor - Bill Gates Foundation - BlackRock, Inc. - Salesforce/Dreamforce - Schmidt Ocean Institute - Zymergen Biotech - Innovative Endeavors - Accenture - and many more...• UC San Francisco School of Dentistry: Producer, Videographer, Writer, Editor for two-program documentary series about dental students and alumni volunteering at California's largest free bi-annual dental clinic (2015 and 2016)• Big Picture Productions: Contract field engineer and technical director for corporate presentations for clients including Salesforce, Western Digital, Silicon Valley Educational Foundation• KNTV/NBC: “Decision 2018 - Gubernatorial Primary Debate” - Production engineering design & on-site venue engineering supervisor• Microsoft: Video engineer and technical director (TD) for webcast introduction of Mixed Reality HoloLens• Tedeschi Trucks Band: Video engineer for 10-camera multicam video concert film • Magnetic Image Video: Engineering consultant for many single-camera and multi-cam productions
  • J. Hurwitz & Associates
    Principal Consultant
    J. Hurwitz & Associates Sep 2015 - Oct 2023
    Providing expertise in product and service marketing, market development and sales. Specialist in the development of effective actionable messaging, including video, print and electronic documents and presentations, as well as materials and strategies for traditional and social marketing for both external and internal stakeholders.
  • Sf Bay Area C.A.R.E.
    Executive Producer
    Sf Bay Area C.A.R.E. Mar 2020 - Jul 2020
  • Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems
    Vice President, Business Development
    Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Mar 2014 - Sep 2015
    Responsible for developing and executing strategic planning and business development to drive growth and increased market share for the company’s existing broadcast technology products, as well as leading the product development roadmap and defining and managing new products for groundbreaking technologies for new markets, including: • 4K camcorders: fiber links for multi-camera and 4K digital cinema production • Virtual Reality (VR) cameras: fiber links for groundbreaking VR camera systems • ENG live trucks: camera mounted fiber links • Sports venues: fiber connectivity for 2K and 4K robotic camerasSales increased 56% over my initial 12 months, with projected growth through my tenure on target for an additional 26% growth the second year.
  • Miranda Technologies, A Belden Brand
    Strategic Account Manager; Sports, News & Entertainment
    Miranda Technologies, A Belden Brand Jul 2013 - Jan 2014
    Managed business relationships with strategically important accounts in the acquisition side of the broadcast video marketplace, including: - Sports: National and regional sports broadcasters, teams, venues, consultant/designers, mobile truck (OB) operators, rental houses. - News: Network news organizations (cable & broadcast), call letter news operations. - Entertainment: Production companies (motion picture, 3D, broadcast), rental houses.Leveraged the established success of the newly-acquired “Telecast” fiber optic product line, introducing these customers to the broader Miranda solutions, insuring their needs and expectations were met by current and emerging products.
  • Miranda Technologies, A Belden Brand
    Director Of Market Segment Management, Telecast Fiber Solutions
    Miranda Technologies, A Belden Brand Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Managed the integration of the Telecast Fiber products into the newly acquired Miranda family. Was the company’s lead on all field-based fiber optic product sales. Coordinated all sales training, trade show presence, and marketing collateral. Worked closely with customers, the Miranda sales team, and business partners to identify key target opportunities. Identified product and solution requirements, working with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing departments to ensure deliverables were achieved and customer expectations met.
  • Telecast Fiber Systems Inc.
    Director, Product Management & Marketing
    Telecast Fiber Systems Inc. Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
    Responsible for all aspects of the Telecast product line post-acquisition by Belden, including new product identification and definition, market direction, product introduction, competitive positioning and global sales estimates and promotional plans. Defined all new product functions, features, and pricing. Created content for marketing materials, documentation for manuals and literature, and provided sales support at trade shows and customer locations. • 14% revenue growth • 50%+ growth of new CopperHead G3 technologies • Developed CommLink, T-POV, CopperHead Pro, CopperHead 3050, CopperHead 3400 and Thunder product lines • Grew margin on new products 20%+ • Implemented partnership OEM products with JVC, Clear-Com, and Ikegami. • Managed important relationships with major broadcast video camera manufacturers including Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Ikegami, Grass Valley, Hitachi, Canon, For-A, Vision Research
  • Telecast Fiber Systems Inc.
    Product Manager - On Camera E-Cinema And Broadcast Technology
    Telecast Fiber Systems Inc. Sep 2000 - Jan 2010
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Product Manager, Camera-Mounted Systems: Defined and developed new technologies for video production camera systems, and created and executed marketing plans for these technologies, as well as creating content for marketing materials, documentation for manuals and literature, and provided sales support at trade shows and customer locations. Was company's spokesperson for industry events and conferences. • Created the “CopperHead” product line, the “industry standard” camera-mounted fiber optic link which is used on Motion Pictures, Episodic Sitcoms, Sports, News, Live Event and Corporate Production. o Broadcast Engineering Magazine's Best of Show - NAB 2001. • Developed industry’s first fiber optic solutions for 3D used for most of the world’s major live 3D sports and dramatic productions.
  • Telecast Fiber Systems Inc.
    Sales Manager, Western U.S.
    Telecast Fiber Systems Inc. Sep 2000 - Jan 2010
    • Managed sales and market development to networks, local broadcasters, video rental houses, sports teams and venues, education and government/military end-users; market development to consultants and integrators. • Managed sales direct to key end users and via a reseller/integrator/partner network.• Increased Sales in the Western U.S. Region 400% by introducing the product line to key station groups and networks.• Created new markets for the company’s products: -Motion Picture and 3D Production ($3M/year) -Television Sitcom and Dramatic production ($2M/year) -Military Flight Tracking ($1M/year)
  • Ktvu 2 News
    Producer/Writer (Special Projects)
    Ktvu 2 News 1999 - 2000
    Oakland, California, United States
    Produced and wrote stories for the Ten O’Clock News, as well as field produced a variety of Special Project stories for the newscast: “KTVU Special Reports:” investigative news stories for the station’s “Sweeps” ratings periods. “Tech2: ” News stories on emerging technologies of interest to the lay viewer. Translated complex technical issues into understandable, visually interesting stories about upcoming technologies and technical solutions.
  • Telex Communications
    Manager, Wireless Video Technology Business Unit
    Telex Communications 1995 - 1999
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    Ran the Wireless Video business unit (formerly TransVideo Systems), promoting the industry's first broadcast-quality camera-mountable wireless video system. Designed sales and marketing strategies, managed manufacturing, research and development of high-tech video equipment. Managed staff of twelve, developing and marketing products exclusively to broadcasters, TV newsrooms and high-end video production departments. Managed all strategic and financial planning. Established independent network of video dealers nationwide and around the world.
  • Clear-Com
    Marketing Manager
    Clear-Com 1994 - 1995
    Managed all marketing activity for industry leader in voice communications equipment for broadcasters. Created and managed media campaigns, creation of advertising & marketing materials, and trade show exhibitions. Also managed the creation of several new products, including the RM220 & RM440 Remote Stations, SB440 Assignment Stations, ICS92 Matrix Station, AB100 Announcer’s Console, and AP22 Source Assignment Panel
  • Transvideo Systems, Inc
    President/Founder
    Transvideo Systems, Inc 1992 - 1995
    Founded entrepreneurial start-up company which developed the world’s first camera-mounted wireless video technology for Broadcast Electronic News Gathering and Field Production. U.S. Patent 5568205. Responsible for ALL aspects of business. Enlisted all team members, including engineering, sales and marketing professionals. Raised all initial capital, authored all marketing and promotional materials, and patented the technology. Identified manufacturing contractors and suppliers. Successfully sold the company to Telex Communications, Inc. in April of 1995.
  • Preview Media/News Travel Network
    Senior Producer
    Preview Media/News Travel Network 1989 - 1993
    Senior Producer: Managed staff of on-air talent, producers, directors, field videographers and editors to put a sophisticated, weekly fast-paced, high-end program on the air with valuable and timely information. High production values on minimal budget. 30-minute stand-alone newscast as well as news “inserts” on science, environment and travel were syndicated to 85 stations. Shot domestically and internationally.
  • Preview Media
    Chief Technologist
    Preview Media 1989 - 1993
    San Francisco, Ca
    Designed, supervised and managed complete Production and Post Production facility: • Three-camera studio & control room, facility machine room• On-line Edit Suite with A/B/C/D one-inch and DigiBeta VTRs, 4 channels of Ampex ADO, audio sweetening • Four A/B Roll Edit Suites: Ampex ACE BetaSP w/Vista switchers and ADO • Graphics suite with Ampex AVA & LyonLamb controller • Four BetacamSP EFP field packages
  • Jim Hurwitz Post Services
    Freelance On Line Editor
    Jim Hurwitz Post Services 1984 - 1993
  • Ktvu
    Newscast Producer
    Ktvu 1988 - 1989
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Produced "2 At Noon,"​ insured exciting, timely and accurate daily news segments. Evaluated and selected stories from various news sources, assigned newsroom and field personnel, and developed local stories with at least one daily "live shot."
  • Kutv
    Newscast Producer
    Kutv 1986 - 1988
    Salt Lake City, Ut
    Produced Salt Lake NBC affiliate’s morning and/or weekend evening newscasts. Also wrote for the weekday evening newscasts.
  • The Center For Investigative Reporting
    Associate Producer / Investigative Researcher
    The Center For Investigative Reporting 1985 - 1986
    San Francisco / New York
    Primary researcher for CIR's contract with CBS News' award-winning "60 Minutes" program. Extensive library, news archive and government agency research. Acted as Assoc. Producer on several stories. Co-wrote print versions that appeared in "Mother Jones" magazine.
  • Kron Tv & Kpix Tv
    Photographer/Editor/Writer (Freelance)
    Kron Tv & Kpix Tv 1984 - 1986
    San Francisco, Ca
    Shot, edited, and wrote broadcast news stories around the San Francisco Bay Area for stations' morning, noon and evening newscasts.
  • Espresso Productions
    Senior Editor/Producer
    Espresso Productions 1982 - 1985
    Emeryville, Ca
    Produced, directed, shot and edited documentaries, commercials, sales and marketing tapes for broadcast & corporate clients. Responsible for all aspects of production from concept to completion. Managed ¾” A/B Roll Edit room. Established and maintained relationships with clients, facility staff, and contractors.
  • Uc Berkeley Educational Technology Services
    Producer
    Uc Berkeley Educational Technology Services 1980 - 1983

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