MONIQUE S. BROWN
th- Avenue, Rochdale Village, NY 11434
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SKILLS PROFILE:
Results-oriented and detail-focused Technical Project Manager with a demonstrated capacity to deliver products in
high-pressure environments while adhering to tight deadlines. Dedicated and proactive Administrator skilled in
problem-solving and client assistance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ABC NEWS
Technical Production Manager (Freelance)
2024-Present
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Manage studio and control room productions for live programming ensuring performance benchmarks
Facilitate clear and effective communications with cross-functional teams to address technical needs
Prioritize, pivot and modify workflow based on broadcasts’ developing needs during breaking news
Work closely with Producers, Transmission & Assignment Desk to ensure remotes are executed as planned
Isolate, identify & provide on-air critical resolutions for technical issues with studio, production and control room
Facilitate last minute production requests as needed by Executive & Senior Producers
Serve as the primary point of contact during live productions
Conduct real-time quality control of video & audio signals to ensure they meet broadcast standards
Research remote logistics prior to broadcast to ensure live-shots are feasible
Collaborate with Lighting Directors in assigning appropriate cues for studio Anchors, guests & bump shots
News Operations Producer (Freelance)-
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Manage & traffic live remote transmissions for ABC News productions across multiple platforms
Facilitate studio bookings for remote guests with approved vendors & ensure interviews proceed as scheduled
Collaborate with Producers, Technical Managers & Assignment Desk to guarantee smooth transmissions.
Execute IP transmissions using TVU, LiveU, Dejero and other related software
Route video as appropriate to monitor feeds, QC, and provide signals to other divisions of the business
Coordinate feeds with newsgathering, control rooms, ingest, master control facilities, bureaus and live streaming
operations
Diagnose and resolve issues with live production transmission systems for remote contribution feeds
Partner with field operations, IT & maintenance teams to ensure quick resolutions to resolve on-air critical issues
Record orders in ScheduAll, update equipment status logs and distribute daily reports
Inspect camera equipment prior to dispatching it for remote shoots
Asset Manager/Media Coordinator (Freelance/Remote)
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Manage digital assets on shared server supporting ABC Network Shows
Ensure feeds are recorded, catalogued & restored based on immediate needs
Work closely with News Acquisitions team to coordinate ad-hoc field & political feeds
Communicate with show Producers regarding break-ins & pre-tapes to ensure that records are not missed
Monitor video sources, distribution lists for breaking news events with limited supervision
Route field and programming sources to appropriate channels via Avid Capture Manager & Gui
Identify, troubleshoot & resolve technical issues with News Acquisitions team & Maintenance
Work both independently and as a team member as needed (in office & remote)
Liaise with Operations and Production personnel to identify when media may be deleted from local storage
MSNBC
Technical Production Manager (Freelance)
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2022-Present
Oversee NBCUniversal studio and control room production for live programming
Maintain accurate playout of network content for live shows & file based pre-records
Work closely with Transmission, Assignment Desk & Guest Bookers to ensure remotes are executed as planned
Manage crews (union & non-union) during breaking news, sports, and entertainment events
Fax out control room, studio & route remotes into wall prior to broadcast
Isolate, identify & resolve technical issues with studio, production and control room in a timely fashion
Facilitate last minute production requests as needed by Executive & Senior Producers
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CBS INTERACTIVE
Media Manager/MCR (Fixed-Term)
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● Maintain accurate playout of network content for live shows & file based pre-records
● Oversee all incoming studio, remote & affiliate feeds on digital server
● Work closely with assignment desk, producers & post-production to ensure program assets are available for
newscasts
● Manage digital content & restore offline elements as needed
● Count in Directors for livestreams & time out shows with Line Producers
● Anticipate, react & resolve system anomalies as necessary to maintain on-air status
● Review, position & remove graphics in appropriate sections of webcasts
WEBMD
Program Manager (Fixed-Term)
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● Manage Medscape’s post-production deliverables through Workfront Project Management tool
● Oversee video/audio program production through project completion
● Act as liaison to stakeholders for cross-team communication with minimal supervision
● Assign video production & post-production tasks/issues to editors and coders
● Perform quality control checks for live and taped video content prior to final delivery
● Track, coordinate and implement last minute production fixes
● Liaise with team members to resolve queries/conflicts with content updates
● Identify workflow gaps and streamline process for efficiencies
● Schedule virtual shoots with special guests and expert commentators
AMC NETWORKS
Media Manager/Edit Support (Freelance)
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Manage incoming/outgoing media assets for AMC Brand Creative based on immediate need
Deliver AMC Networks content to partners on time and to the required technical specifications
Organize & archive promos in digital library utilizing Avid Technologies
Work closely with Producers and Production Management to acquire digital assets needed for editing
Perform quality control checks for video content prior to broadcast & VOD delivery
Identify, analyze and resolve problems with servers and editing
Train new recruits on digital delivery workflows
Organize file video and construct client dubs in tape library as needed
Screen commercials, promos and closed captioning for content & timing accuracies
PWC
Video Project Manager/Consultant (Fixed-Term/Hybrid)
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Manage project requests, allocate tasks and dependencies ensuring alignment with project timeline
Video Team’s point of contact for new and existing clients across all company verticals
Liaise as subject matter expert, advisor and consultant to project stakeholders and account managers
Facilitate project kickoffs with Stakeholders and productions crews
Maintain master studio project and cost document for quarterly budget reports
Track, resolve & document studio chargebacks and disputes with Stakeholders
Provide strategic direction to promote creative video team initiatives and cultivate client relationships
Work closely with internal production teams and external vendors to ensure timely deliveries
Book studio time for live webcasts, partner messages & promotional campaigns
Develop creative workflow solutions and efficiencies during PwC’s creative team restructure
Create self-help documents on Spark website to facilitate communications between for potential clients
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AL JAZEERA AMERICA (FREELANCE)
Media Asset Manager
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Oversee media asset management and video delivery for startup network
Manage archiving of shows in digital library utilizing Avid Technologies
Process video requests via web-based portals, tag digital assets and upload media to the central archive system
Provide technical management with limited supervision at remote facility for nightly magazine shows
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with servers & editing to ensure product delivery as scheduled
Proactively identify opportunities to adjust workflow processes for efficiencies
Service media requests for outside production houses & broadcast networks
Research and gather video elements for reporters’ day-of-air stories
WCBS-TV
Media Manager(Staff)
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● Recruit, train and manage a staff of technical production specialists & oversee 24/7 broadcast workflow
● Manage a project team and be a strong contributor directly involved in the hands-on work necessary to achieve
deliverables
● Develop and manage cross-department project teams for daily broadcast operations
● Liaise with Vendors and Clients to determine data preservation and implement appropriate technology & workflows
● Provide leadership and motivation to team members during new system rollouts and upgrades
● Successfully manage media traffic control, video editing and transmission operations
● Provide on-going stakeholder communications through status calls and other methods as appropriate
● Establish policies, procedures, and manage coordination of digital assets for WCBS-TV
● Analyze trouble logs to spot common trends and underlying problems with system devices.
● Work closely with Managing Editor, Producers and Media Librarian to ensure deliverables make air as scheduled
● Digital asset management utilizing Grass Valley archival/retrieval systems through Aurora Browse & BitCentral
● Ensure availability and quality assurance of all metadata for broadcast
● Provide level one support for global digital content distribution & 24/7 on-call via Blackberry wireless
● Schedule union technicians and ensure proper utilization of facilities and personnel for production
● Anticipate, react to, and resolve technical and operational issues with urgency and passion
WABC-TV /EYEWITNESS NEWS (STAFF/FREELANCE)
Media Manager
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● Direct a staff of nonlinear video editors, radio frequency engineers and graphic artists for broadcast
● Manage team members to ensure proper utilization of facilities & personnel to successfully deliver product on
deadline
● Prioritize multiple time critical projects and communicate status updates effectively with stakeholders
● Standardize/automate processes and workflow including adding, deleting, transferring, and filing digital assets
● Interact with IT/Engineering team to resolve client service issues under strict time constraints
● Create client accounts, assign privileges & provide training to new users
● Train existing staff and new recruits in using system applications
● Research, analyze and resolve problems from server support to end-users’ interface
● Supervise live shots for Eyewitness News as well as affiliate stations via microwave, Dejero & Satellite feeds
● Manage staffing requirements as needed including coverage of last minute sick calls
SKILLS: Avid Technologies; Grass Valley; ENPS; Signiant; Pathfire; FTP; Aspera; Skype; Schedulink; Ice;
waveform/vectorscopes, Routers; Switch panel, Workfront, On-Air Pro, Crispin, Gui, Mars
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film - Long Island University, CW Post Campus, Brookville, NY
Associate in Applied Science in Communications - Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY
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