Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Work Availability
Work Preference
Software
Interests
Timeline
Brian Schiff

Brian Schiff

Broadcast Engineer/Technology Professional
Alexandria,VA

Summary

Dynamic Broadcast Engineer with extensive experience at USAGM / The Voice of America, excelling in system integration and technical troubleshooting. Proven leader in supervising teams and enhancing equipment maintenance processes, ensuring seamless operations. Adept in IP networking and effective communication, delivering innovative solutions that safeguard uninterrupted transmissions.


Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Broadcast Engineer

USAGM / The Voice of America
08.1992 - Current
  • Designed, Built and Maintained Radio and Television Studios, Control Rooms and Master Control Areas.
  • Made System Upgrades to audio and video automatic recording and playback servers.
  • Worked with venders to install and update Evertz IP Audio Router System and Radio Master Control area.
  • Installed Autoscript IP based prompters on studio cameras, designed and 3D printed sensor mounts.
  • Safeguarded uninterrupted transmission channels with diligent monitoring of signal paths with swift resolution of problems.
  • Performed routine scheduled maintenance of all broadcast equipment in Master Control Rooms, Studios and Network distribution areas.

Radio Maintenance Supervisor

USAGM / The Voice of America
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
  • Supervised 12 employees and scheduled shifts for 24 / 7 schedules.
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development and training opportunities.
  • Ordered equipment, parts and worked with venders for repairs authorizations.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering And Technology

Mercer County Community College, Trenton, NJ
05-1982

AutoCAD Level I & II Drafting in 2D & 3D

Fusion 360 Design for 3D Printing


Skills

  • CCTV camera operations
  • Team leadership
  • IP networking
  • Effective communication techniques
  • Audio mixing techniques
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Equipment maintenance know-how
  • Video compression techniques
  • System integration experience
  • Live event support

Accomplishments

Received Voice of America Gold Medal Award 2016

Received Voice of America Silver Medal Award 2003

Received Voice of America Superior Accomplishment Award 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2014 - 2016.

Received Excellence in Programming Award 2002

Certification

  • Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP)
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • 2023-05-24 Essentials of IP Media for Broadcasters: VOA (SMPTE)
  • 2023-05-31 Understanding SMPTE ST 2110: VOA (SMPTE)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Premiere

Adobe Photoshop / Gimp

Wheatstone Navigator

Dalet

Interests

Kyudo

Road Cycling

Timeline

Radio Maintenance Supervisor - USAGM / The Voice of America
04.2017 - 06.2017
Broadcast Engineer - USAGM / The Voice of America
08.1992 - Current
Mercer County Community College - Associate of Science, Electrical Engineering And Technology
Brian SchiffBroadcast Engineer/Technology Professional