Broadcast Operations & Ingest Lead (Remote Possibility)

JOSEPH “JODY” WHIPP JR.

Los Angeles, CA 424-***-**** ****.*****@*****.***

PROVEN BROADCAST SUPERVISOR

Digital Media Manager • Ingest Operations Lead • Broadcast Manager • Media Coordinator

Digital Archiving • Content Curation • Live Production Management • Media Scheduling

Ensured Broadcast Accuracy • Optimized Timing • Improved Quality • Boosted Engagement

WORK EXPERIENCE

Amazon Studios/MGM Studios, Los Angeles, CA May 2017 - May 2024

Broadcast Operations Coordinator

●Directed programming schedules across channels to optimize timing and boost engagement.

●Coordinated VOD prep and delivery, streamlining metadata for platform needs.

●Performed quality control of incoming content to meet tech specs and broadcast standards.

●Collaborated with the traffic team to implement programming changes and schedule updates.

●Monitored FCC compliance and ensured accurate ratings on multi-channel media.

●Oversaw content libraries and archives, ensuring access for all stakeholders.

GDMX, Los Angeles, CA 1995 - 2017

Broadcast Ingest Technician Jan 1995 - May 2017

●Created syndication masters and digital ingests for over 100 programs, promos, and commercial materials across Warner Bros., Telepictures, MGM, NBCU, Sony, and others.

●Captured HD media assets for prompt delivery, ensuring accurate archival procedures.

●Performed live/offline captioning, graphics snipes and bug inserts to boost viewership.

●Configured audio channels to optimize quality by remapping during broadcasts.

●Entered complete automation metadata into the broadcast database for programs including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Real, Jerry Springer, Maury, Judge Mathis, and People’s Court.

●Directed a commercial and promo pick list with metadata to streamline production workflows.

●Monitored and managed media files through the Media Asset Management System, diligently ensuring seamless ingest, efficient Central Storage, and flawless Playout environments.

●Progressed from Mass Duplication role to distinguished Broadcast Origination Technician before subsequently advancing to consummate Broadcast Ingest Technician within the company.

EDUCATION

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications & Film

TECHNOLOGIES & SKILLS

Technologies: Imagine Automation • Omenon Video Servers • Tandberg Encoding System • Evertz Video Processing • EEG/iCap Closed Captioning System • Xytech Scheduling Modules • Vigor Formatic • MagnuBox • PitchBlue delivery related systems

Skills: Digital Capture • Content Preparation • Content Ingest • Quality Control • Metadata Management • Broadcast Standards • Fcc Compliance • Closed Captioning • Audio Configuration Media Asset Management • Sampte Regulations • Interop Regulations • Color Spacing • Sync Frame Rates • Aspect Ratios • Interpersonal Communication • Leadership • Organizational Skills

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