Eric Brodsky
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Results-driven broadcast operations professional with over 25 years of experience optimizing workflows and leading teams to enhance operational efficiency. Proven expertise in RTS and Riedel intercom systems, live event coordination, and technical troubleshooting. Skilled at bridging engineering and editorial teams to ensure seamless communication, reliable system performance, and flawless live broadcast execution. Known for driving operational improvements, streamlining processes, and maintaining high standards of performance in fast-paced production environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Warner Bros. Discovery
New York, New York
11.2018 - Current
- Lead a team of studio and control room operators, overseeing up to 20 personnel in a fast-paced broadcast environment.
- Maintain and support the RTS intercom system for CNN’s New York broadcast facilities.
- Manage the CNN RTS Vlink intercom system across all CNN facilities, ensuring reliable communication for live productions.
- Coordinate vacation schedules and staffing coverage for studio and control room operators.
- Serve as a liaison between Engineering and Operations to resolve technical issues and optimize workflows.
- Act as a key point of contact between Operations and Editorial teams to support seamless live event execution.
- Travel to remote production sites to support special events and ensure operational readiness.
- Contributed to the design and implementation of the first SMPTE 2110 infrastructure for a television studio.
Technical Production Manager
MSNBC
Secaucus, New Jersey
01.2003 - 12.2024
- Manage and approve all incoming video feeds for live broadcasts to ensure technical and editorial standards are met.
- Coordinate remote broadcast locations and establish communication systems using RTS intercom.
- Collaborate with producers to ensure all remote elements are prepared and integrated into broadcasts in a timely manner.
- Create and distribute IFB and PL communication lists to production crews to support efficient coordination.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical or operational issues in real time during live broadcasts.
Technical Manager
MLB Network
Secaucus, New Jersey
01.2011 - 12.2021
- Oversaw system integration for live event coverage and remote productions, ensuring seamless communication and signal flow.
- Led technical troubleshooting efforts during live broadcasts to maintain operational continuity and minimize on-air disruptions.
- Coordinated up to 100 live video feeds from MLB ballparks, including game, dugout, and centerfield camera sources.
- Utilized Riedel intercom systems to support live ballpark interviews across all MLB stadiums.
- Managed routing of live feeds to studio video walls to support production and editorial teams.
Technical Production Manager
Warner Bros. Discovery
New York, New York
09.2004 - 11.2018
- Manage and approve all incoming video feeds for live broadcasts, ensuring technical and editorial standards are met.
- Oversee daily control room operations, optimizing workflows to support efficient live production.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the control room to maintain uninterrupted broadcasts.
- Coordinate both large- and small-scale remote productions, ensuring proper communication systems and technical setup.
Production Manager
NBC
New York, New York
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Develop and manage show budgets, ensuring productions remain within financial guidelines.
- Coordinate large- and small-scale remote productions, overseeing logistics and operational planning.
- Book crews, lighting, and props for field productions to support efficient shoot execution.
- Work with union crews, including National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET), International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), and the Directors Guild of America (DGA), ensuring compliance with union guidelines and contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ06-1998
Skills
- 2110 Infrastructure
- RTS Intercom and Riedel Intercom
- AZ Edit, IP Edit, Trunk Supervisor, Trunk Edit
- Dante Controller
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Workflow Optimization
- Live Broadcast and Event Coordination
- Xytech Scheduler Software
- VIZ Multiplay
- Staff supervision
- Logistics Management
- creative collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Warner Bros. Discovery
11.2018 - Current
Technical Manager
MLB Network
01.2011 - 12.2021
Technical Production Manager
Warner Bros. Discovery
09.2004 - 11.2018
Technical Production Manager
MSNBC
01.2003 - 12.2024
Production Manager
NBC
01.2002 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Rider University