Fernando Madrigal
Beltsville,MD
Summary
Media professional with a proven track record in managing technical teams and ensuring timely, high-quality media asset delivery. Successfully maintained a 100% on-time launch rate for over 1000 annual media assets, utilizing expertise in Adobe Creative Suite to enhance creative outputs and coordinate with internal clients across platforms.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Content Processing and Operations
Public Broadcasting Service
01.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations and assignments for 12 editors and QC technicians in multi-platform media environment.
- Maintain deliverable-tracking frameworks across multiple disparate platforms, ensuring a 100% on-time launch rate for over 1000+ media assets annually.
- Led implementation of Media Management and Media Asset Management systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with internal clients to ensure deliverables were technically sound and timely for broadcast as well as digital platforms (ie FVOD, YouTube)
Manager, Content Processing and Operations
Discovery Communications
09.2009 - 01.2022
- Coordinated with vendors and clients on delivery timelines and technical specifications to ensure timely content processing.
- System Management: Utilize Media Asset Management system (Mediaflex) for incoming media requests, including content management and distribution.
- Operations: Onboard and assist new hires with standard operating procedures, company protocols and internal systems.
- Evaluated content for technical issues across all Discovery vendor deliverables (Domestic, International, Streaming) to maintain quality standards.
Comedy Writer, Event Producer and Stand-Up Comic
Self Employed
11.2016 - 07.2021
- Wrote and performed original comedy throughout the East Coast; opening for major national acts (Roy Wood Jr, Finesse Mitchell).
- Organized live comedy events, negotiating with venues, managing stage setup, and booking talent to deliver engaging performances.
- Executed cross-platform paid advertising campaigns (Facebook/Instagram) using targeted strategies to expand audience reach.
- Forecasted and tracked show-related costs, reconciling monthly expenses with target allocations to maintain budget compliance.
Digital Content Services Technician
Discovery Communications
02.2009 - 09.2009
- Assisted in the launch of Discovery Communications file based media library.
- Initiate and troubleshoot media creation workflows.
- Contributed to launch of Discovery Communications file-based media library, enhancing accessibility of content.
- Entered and verified data in scheduling module to ensure accuracy.
- Initiated and troubleshot media creation workflows, streamlining production processes.
Education
Bachelor's of Art - Electronic Media and Film
Towson University
Towson, MD05-2008
Skills
- Media asset management
- Operations management
- Content delivery coordination
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Spanish, Working Proficiency
Timeline
Manager, Content Processing and Operations
Public Broadcasting Service
01.2022 - Current
Comedy Writer, Event Producer and Stand-Up Comic
Self Employed
11.2016 - 07.2021
Manager, Content Processing and Operations
Discovery Communications
09.2009 - 01.2022
Digital Content Services Technician
Discovery Communications
02.2009 - 09.2009
Bachelor's of Art - Electronic Media and Film
Towson University