BRIAN BOECKMANN
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Experienced morning newscast professional with over 20 years at KWQC-TV6, transitioning from operating in-studio cameras to directing morning shows. Skilled in audio board operation, chyron operation, and local break management during the Today Show. Over the past 6 years, served as Morning Show Director overseeing a 2 1/2 hour morning newscast and local cut-ins. Proficient in ENPS and Ross Overdrive coding, with a proven track record of successful broadcast production.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Media Operator
KWQC-TV6
05.2002 - 04.2025
- Operation of Ross Overdrive Production Automation, Crispin Master Control Automation, and VizRT News Graphics System.
- Operation of robotic cameras, teleprompter, and audio mixer.
- Monitor on-air signals for KWQC-TV, ingest daily programming and operate Master Control automation system.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team.
- Adapt to breaking news and developing stories.
- Understand FCC broadcast regulations.
- Assist in maintaining a clean control room, studio and production area. To including maintenance of studio lighting.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of Ross Overdrive, ENPS and Crispin automation and playout systems.
- Experience with computers.
- The ability to take direction, meet multiple deadlines, make split-second decisions, multi-task, and work under pressure.
- Willing to work a variable schedule that could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Education
Diploma -
Pleasant Valley High School
Bettendorf, Iowa06.1993
Skills
- Knowledge of Ross Overdrive
- Knowledge of ENPS
- Knowledge of Crispin automation and playout systems
- Experience with computers
- Ability to take direction
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to make split-second decisions
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to work a variable schedule
Languages
English
Timeline
Technical Media Operator
KWQC-TV6
05.2002 - 04.2025
Diploma -
Pleasant Valley High School
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