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Curtis Smith

Master Control Tech at E.W. Scripps

Indianapolis, Indiana

Experience

The E.W. Scripps Company

Master Control Tech

April 2018 - Present

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

The Master Control Tech is responsible for expert knowledge and problem solving in all areas of the Master Control functions including the Master Control switcher, manning proper audio and video levels and overseeing our channels air performance and accuracy resulting in a quality on air shift in a lead/ specialist technician role. A level IV operator will be present during prime shifts for trouble shooting and complex issues.

Tribune Media

Master Control Operator

December 2016 - April 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Indianapolis, Indiana

Switching between local, national network programming and commercial materials, keeping the on-air signal integrity clean. Recording local and network programming and preparing for air. Checking the content for airworthiness.

Ensuring all commercials are good in the audio and video content. Alerting the public to all breaking news and weather emergencies. Airing weather alerts.

Correctly airing scheduled weekly and monthly Emergency Alert Systems required test.

Angie's List

Business Developement/Discovery Representative

March 2016 - November 2016 (9 months)

Indianapolis, Indiana

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The Business Development and Discovery Rep contacts local businesses that we’ve identified as the most likely to participate in Angie’s List marketing solutions. The incumbent is responsible for engaging service companies, gauging interest, and facilitating the transition to Senior Solutions Consultants. DUTIES:

Research service providers using previous internal notes, company website, and other public information.

Contact service providers, identify decision maker, discuss Angie’s List value proposition, products and handle objections.

Determine interest level, set expectations for discussion and coordinate transition to Senior Solutions Consultant, ensuring a seamless experience for the service provider.

Input notes regarding discussion with service provider into SalesForce. Provides a best in class customer experience to current and prospective engaged service providers.

WTHR-TV

Operations Technician

April 1994 - January 2016 (21 years 10 months)

Working in Master Control, Quality Control and Media Tech. In Master Control:

I was responsible for switching between National, local and prerecorded programming and commercials.

Running weather alerts for Snow, Thunderstorms, Tornado and all other weather related emergencies.

Doing live weather cut ins with weather talent.

Keeping control when we had live National breaking news. Following the instructions knowing when to get in and out of coverage. Page 2 of 4

Performing weekly and monthly Emergency Alert System (EAS) test for WTHR 13.1, COZI 13.2, and Me Tv 13.3.

Keeping and maintaining accuracy for the station's official log. Reporting discrepancies to the log and what was actually on air. Quality Control:

Acquiring the signal from live remote units to get the picture of the reporter live on the air during newscast.

Getting live and prerecorded satellite feeds for news and sports. Shading of studio cameras during newscast.

Doing live closed captioning checks prior to the newscast. Media Tech:

Dubbing commercial material and checking content for quality. Dubbing of syndicated programming scheduled to air withing the same day or within the next day or two. Checking programs for accuracy, good video and audio quality as well as closed captioning.

Recording news topicals.

Recording promos for upcoming programming NBC, syndicated programs and news specials.

US Army Reserves 5505 Dental Service Detachment

Dental Technician

April 1988 - April 1993 (5 years 1 month)

Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indianpolis, In

Assisting with patient treatment. Cleaning and sterilizing equipment and rooms for patient treatment.

US Air Force Active Duty

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Dental Technician 325th Medical Group

July 1984 - March 1988 (3 years 9 months)

Tyndall AFB, Panama City, Fl

Assisting with patient treatment. Prepare Dental Treatment Rooms for patients. Sterilizing equipment. Taking and developing dental X-rays. Scheduling appointments. Checking records for accuracy. A member of the clinics Infection Control Team. Participating in War game exercises. Education

Ball State University

Bachelor's degree, Telecommunications Radio and Television Page 4 of 4

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