Jennifer Lipman
New York
Summary
Result-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience in managing live productions. Coordinating stage activities, ensuring a smooth operational flow in fast-paced environments. Highly skilled in communicating directions and instructions to talent, guests, and studio crew. Facilitating and assessing the technical setup, and preempting issues to prevent disruptions during shows. Friendly and adaptable individual with the ability to handle unexpected situations with composure, maintain communication, and guarantee outstanding production quality. Proficient in ENPS and INEWS.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Stage Manager
CBS Evening News
01.2019 - 02.2025
- Oversee the daily operations of the studio, and form effective liaisons with the crew to plan the daily shooting schedule. Anticipate and address logistical challenges, while troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize disruptions and maintain production's momentum.
- Ensured optimal functionality of studio/audio equipment, cameras, prompters, monitors, and computers.
- Steered significant coverages, including 6/24 RNC Wisconsin, 8/23 Lahaina wildfires, 9/22 Queens funeral, 12/21 Kentucky tornado, 6/21 Florida building collapse, 6/21 G7 Switzerland, 7/20 John Lewis funeral, 6/20 George Floyd, and 6/20 Democratic debate.
Stage Manager | Morning Joe With Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzenski
MSNBC
01.2000 - 01.2019
- Managed studio/location shoots and schedules for the audience, including high-profile locations such as 30 Rockefeller Center (SNL set). Complied with safety regulations and protocols to guarantee a secure environment for all staff and guests. Coordinated shoots across Miami, FL; Charleston, SC; Breckenridge, CO; London; Memphis, TN; and Durham, NH.
- Lead Stage Manager for the Global Citizen Festival for 2014, 2015, and 2016.
- Stage-managed NH 2016 Democratic debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
- Monitored cue calls throughout the performance to ensure smooth transitions between scenes.
- I traveled across the U.S. operating a camera during the Hardball with Chris Matthews college tour and covered various significant political events, including the 2007 presidential debate moderated by Brian Williams.
- Operated camera at RNC Colorado 2008, Charlotte NC 2012, DNC ST. Paul, MN 2008, Tampa, FL 2012, and Cleveland, OH 2016.
- Dayside & Primetime: Operated robotic camera systems and mentored staff on the use of advanced technology to ensure seamless operations. Served as an audio assistant and prompter operator, contributing to overall production.
- Dayside & Primetime: Operated robotic camera systems and mentored staff on the use of advanced technology to ensure seamless operations. Served as an audio assistant and prompter operator, contributing to overall production
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that the technical elements were in place for each show.
Camera/Stage Manager
NBC Sports Studio
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Executed camera and stage management for 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, 2016 Brazil Summer Olympics, and 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Education
Bachelor - Media Studies
University At Buffalo
Skills
- Stage management and production
- Equipment setup and operation
- Cueing and show execution
- Performance scheduling
- Rehearsal coordination
- Safety protocols and compliance
- Technical issue resolution
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Leadership and communication
- Audience management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stage Manager
CBS Evening News
01.2019 - 02.2025
Camera/Stage Manager
NBC Sports Studio
01.2014 - 01.2018
Stage Manager | Morning Joe With Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzenski
MSNBC
01.2000 - 01.2019
Bachelor - Media Studies
University At Buffalo