Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Other Responsibilities
References
Timeline
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Gregg Poth

Hanson,Massachusetts

Summary

Strong leader with extensive technical knowledge of daily live event workflow at NESN. Offer the personal and collaboration skills to work closely and coordinate with multiple departments to attain a common goal. Able to handle fast-paced, high-pressure situations with the ability to troubleshoot high-level technical or staffing problems as they arise.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

New England Sports Network
11.2020 - Current

Responsible for directing live pre/post game shows, Live and tape specials, daily betting shows at a high level. Integral part of developing the look of NESN's betting shows as well as assisting in developing the workflow. Coordinating the Operations Deptartment's part of the 2023 Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon. Implemented vMix into our workflow for the purpose of executing multiple Vodcasts with studio and remote guests on a daily basis. This required extensive research and use of technical knowledge to develop a workflow that is sustainable and reliable to use on multiple Vocasts per day resulting in a successful launch on April 28.

Technical Director/Director

New England Sports Network
11.2017 - 11.2020

Direct and Assist with news and pro product studio shows

Graphics Producer for Pro Sports Product

New England Sports Network
12.2015 - 11.2017
  • Promoted to Graphics Producer role due to extensive graphics background and knowledge of sports.

Lead Graphics Operator

New England Sports Network
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Lead the graphics group. Coordinate with multiple departments to maintain consistent look and content with graphics. Responsible for training Sr. Operators on the more advanced features of Chyron Lyric as well as new operators on the basics of building and playing out a show. Responsible for new graphics packages and implementation.

Sr. Graphics Operator

New England Sports Network
03.2008 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for the build and execution of all of NESN’s graphics packages utilizing Lyric’s capabilities up through version 8 Pro.

Production Technician

WTVT Fox 13
07.1998 - 02.2008
  • Specialized in graphics for local live news and sports broadcasts.

Freelance T.V. Production

Various
01.1986 - 01.2008
  • Worked as a freelance TV production technician for various companies.

Production Technician

WTOG UPN 44
07.1997 - 07.1998
  • Worked as a Production Technician.

Education

Associates in Arts, Business -

St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, Florida
01.1994

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • People Management
  • Operations Management
  • Team Management
  • Problem solving
  • Handle high pressure situations
  • Technical knowledge of NESN live broadcast workflows
  • Organizational skills
  • Strategies and goals

Other Responsibilities

Have extensive experience in multiple aspects of both live studio and remote shows, as well as freelance sports and commercial remote productions. Proficient on Ross Acuity Switcher, Ross Xpression, Corio, vMix, Chyron Duet, Lyric, Camio, Mosaic, Quantel Still Store, Pinnacle Thunder, Avid Control Air Server, Audio mixing, stage manager, studio camera operator, hand held camera operator, jib camera operator and studio lighting. Manage a crew as studio director, as well as handling technical responsibilities of live events on a daily basis. I have a strong ability to learn and implement new technologies and workflows. 

References

Furnished upon request.

Timeline

Director

New England Sports Network
11.2020 - Current

Technical Director/Director

New England Sports Network
11.2017 - 11.2020

Graphics Producer for Pro Sports Product

New England Sports Network
12.2015 - 11.2017

Lead Graphics Operator

New England Sports Network
01.2013 - 12.2015

Sr. Graphics Operator

New England Sports Network
03.2008 - 01.2013

Production Technician

WTVT Fox 13
07.1998 - 02.2008

Production Technician

WTOG UPN 44
07.1997 - 07.1998

Freelance T.V. Production

Various
01.1986 - 01.2008

Associates in Arts, Business -

St. Petersburg College
Gregg Poth