Jonathan Pike
Lincolnia,VA
Summary
Dynamic broadcast professional with extensive experience at C-SPAN, ensuring 99.9% uptime in live operations. Expert in satellite uplink coordination and graphics integration, adept at troubleshooting real-time issues. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with production teams, enhancing live coverage of critical events while maintaining regulatory compliance and accessibility.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Control Operator
C-SPAN
Washington, DC
01.2012 - Current
- Oversee 24/7 live broadcast operations for multiple national television networks, maintaining 99.9% uptime and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate and monitor satellite uplinks, microwave feeds, and fiber transmissions, troubleshooting real-time issues to ensure seamless live coverage.
- Partner with production teams to manage live shots in the field, supporting political events, congressional hearings, and breaking news coverage.
- Review and adjust closed captioning and transmitter performance to maintain accessibility and signal quality.
- Collaborate with editors and graphic designers, integrating Chyron graphics and Adobe Premiere content into live programming.
- Proficient in Florical and Crispin systems.
Production Assistant & Master Control Operator
Fort Myers Broadcasting / WINK-TV
Fort Myers, FL
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Operated studio cameras and assisted with live newscasts.
- Directed floor operations, coordinated cues, and ensured smooth transitions during broadcasts.
- Served as audio operator and CG operator (Chyron), producing live on-air news graphics.
- Conducted satellite uplink operations.
- Experienced with newsroom systems: iNews, ENPS, Dalet Galaxy, Florical and Crispin systems.
- Proficient in Chyron Infinit/Lyric for on-air graphics (lower thirds, fullscreens, OTS graphics, and fullscreen animations).
Skills
- live broadcast operations
- satellite uplink coordination
- closed captioning review
- transmitter performance adjustment
- graphics integration
- live production techniques
References
- Christina Perry, Former Crew Chief at C-SPAN and Personal Friend, 2022621211, Christinaperry1@aol.com
- Dustin Maggard, Personal Friend, 2393335809, dustinmaggard76@gmail.com
- Seth Engel, Senior Producer C-SPAN, Personal Friend, 2022776971, Dcsate@gmail.com
Previous Work Contacts
- WINK TV, 2824 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, 33916, Tim Briggs, Production Manager, 2393341111
- C-SPAN, 400 North Capitol St NE, Washington, DC, 20001, Dan Morton, Director, Television Production Operations, 2027373220, dmorton@c-span.org
Affiliations
- 7 years volunteer service with the Rebel Legion and 501st Organizations
Timeline
Master Control Operator
C-SPAN
01.2012 - Current
Production Assistant & Master Control Operator
Fort Myers Broadcasting / WINK-TV
01.2002 - 01.2012
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