Johnny Luna
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seeking an opportunity in TV production to apply my extensive knowledge of pre-production, production, and post-production processes, collaborating with a talented team to create innovative and impactful streaming, TV and live broadcast content that resonate with diverse audiences.
Broadcast professional with extensive experience in optimizing broadcasting systems and ensuring high-quality transmissions. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently delivering reliable results. Proficient in system diagnostics and equipment maintenance while maintaining adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Engineer
Nelco Media
07.2023 - Current
- Design, build and implement studio designs and A/V workflows for clientele.
- Operated and trained clientele on new broadcast equipment to ensure seamless transmission quality.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues in real-time during live broadcasts.
- Collaborated with production teams to optimize audio and visual setups for various programs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and enhance reliability.
Producer
Flosports
08.2021 - 05.2023
- A streaming content producer responsible for creating, producing, and managing digital content for various streaming platforms, such as video streaming services, online channels, or live streaming platforms. Proficient running entire project from beginning to end including:
- Content Creation: Developing creative ideas and concepts for streaming live broadcasts or other digital media formats.
- Production Management: Overseeing all aspects of content production, which may involve scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating with the production crew. Created all gear/crew/travel requests, onsite gear build-out/testing, crew management, live streaming event including ROS, all gfx and commentary set up, and wrapping all crew, and gear for shipping.
- Technical Knowledge: Highly proficient understanding of streaming technologies, video production equipment, and editing software to ensure high-quality production values and smooth streaming experiences.
- Analytics and Optimization: Analyzing audience metrics, feedback, and viewer engagement data, and keeping up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and audience preferences to incorporate innovative ideas and approaches into the content creation process and make data-driven decisions for future productions.
- But traveled nationwide
ENG Contractor
ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, NBC, Discovery Channel, The Weather Channel, Varied
03.2013 - 07.2023
- A freelance electronic news gathering (ENG) professional is responsible for capturing and delivering high-quality audio and video content for news organizations. ENG refers to the use of electronic equipment, such as cameras, microphones, and recorders, to gather and transmit news stories in real-time which includes:
- News Gathering: Primary responsibility was to gather news content by covering various events, incidents, interviews, and news stories. This may involve conducting on-location reporting, shooting video footage, capturing audio interviews, and documenting relevant visuals.
- Equipment Operation: Possess technical expertise in operating ENG equipment, including video cameras, audio recorders, microphones, lighting equipment, and any other necessary tools, and have familiarity with different camera models and video editing software is essential.
- Field Reporting: Often work in the field, going to locations where news events are happening, and comfortable working in different environments and conditions, including outdoor settings and potentially challenging situations.
- Video Editing: Sometimes responsible for editing and packaging the raw footage. This includes selecting the most relevant shots, arranging the sequence, adding graphics or text overlays, and ensuring the final product meets the editorial standards.
- Newsroom Collaboration: Working closely with newsroom editors, reporters, and producers, and able to communicate effectively, take direction, and collaborate with the news team to meet deadlines and deliver the required content.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Basic understanding of troubleshooting techniques and able to quickly resolve any technical issues that arise in the field.
- Adaptability and Time Management: Can work on different assignments simultaneously and switch between projects quickly. Strong time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Professional Ethics: Uphold professional ethics and adhere to journalistic principles, such as accuracy, objectivity, and respect for privacy, and aware of legal and ethical considerations related to recording and broadcasting news content.
Technical Director
QMP "Sports2Nite"
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Lead Technical Director for local sports talk show "Sports2Nite". As a Technical Director my responsibilities encompassed overseeing the technical aspects of the production, managing equipment, directing live broadcasts, troubleshooting technical issues, collaborating with the production team, maintaining quality control, and supporting post-production processes. I also ensure that the show runs smoothly from a technical standpoint, resulting in a seamless and visually appealing television experience for the audience.
Education
Associates - RTF
05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
05.1999
Skills
- Video editing and graphic design skills
- Experience with Grass Valley systems
- Vizrt proficiency
- Sony, Panasonic, BM, ENG Cameras
- Broadcast Engineering
- Team leadership
- IP networking
- Effective communication techniques
- CCTV camera operations
- Technical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance know-how
- Post-production processes
Timeline
Broadcast Engineer
Nelco Media
07.2023 - Current
Producer
Flosports
08.2021 - 05.2023
Technical Director
QMP "Sports2Nite"
09.2017 - 07.2018
ENG Contractor
ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, NBC, Discovery Channel, The Weather Channel, Varied
03.2013 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Associates - RTF
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