Joseph Mazzuca
Troy,New York
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence, I leveraged expertise in communications and workflow optimization at Spectrum News 1, significantly enhancing broadcast quality and efficiency across over 20 markets. My adeptness in live event coordination and strong verbal communication skills played pivotal roles in streamlining operations, notably improving emergency reporting responsiveness. This results-oriented approach, honed across multiple roles over the last 10 years underscores my capability to elevate broadcast standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Specialist I
Spectrum News
09.2012 - Current
- Monitor/maintain quality, continuity, and availability of multiple Spectrum networks across the U.S
- Achieved high-quality transmissions by closely monitoring closed captioning, subtitling, and on-screen graphics functions during broadcasts.
- Played a crucial role in emergency reporting situations through quick response times and efficient coordination with news teams.
- Supported live event broadcasts by carefully managing signal feeds and ensuring minimal downtime during transmission breaks.
- Ran commercials during newscasts, sports programs and network shows.
Master Control Operations Technician
Newport Television - Fox 23
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Monitor on air content to include switching to and from program content and commercials
- Recording of station program and commercial content including: segmenting, checking for content quality, and closed captioning where necessary
- Facilitate live necessary cut-ins as needed
- Minor equipment maintenance
- Created a Master Control handbook for department use and training
- Familiar with the following programs: Fast Break 800, List Processor, Nexio, Monet, Lynx, Quest, Media Prep, Segmentor (SQL Server),DG Fast Channel and FTP.
Floor Manager
Newport Television - Fox 23
11.2008 - 03.2012
- Studio Camera Operator - Interpret orders from director to ensure proper framing and composition of the talent
- Audio - Microphone/IFB setup, sound checks, monitoring, audio control
- Teleprompter Operator - Enhanced live broadcast quality by efficiently operating teleprompter equipment during various productions.
Intern
New York State Senate Media Services
02.2008 - 08.2008
- EFP Camera Operator - Recorded Stand-Ups for State Senators regarding issues of Senate Session
- Field Crew - Setup multiple field shoots for Senate Media Services which included lighting and camera operations.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
Television And Radio Production
The New School of Radio & Television
Albany, NY04.2008
Radio On-Air
The New School of Contemporary Radio
Albany, NY11.1983
Associate of Science - Media Arts
Ulster County Community College
Stone Ridge, NY05.1982
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Satellite Communications
- Quality Control
- System Maintenance
- Workflow Optimization
- Program Scheduling
- Live event switching
- Broadcast Standards
- Live Event Coordination
Timeline
Production Specialist I
Spectrum News
09.2012 - Current
Master Control Operations Technician
Newport Television - Fox 23
03.2012 - 09.2012
Floor Manager
Newport Television - Fox 23
11.2008 - 03.2012
Intern
New York State Senate Media Services
02.2008 - 08.2008
Television And Radio Production
The New School of Radio & Television
Radio On-Air
The New School of Contemporary Radio
Associate of Science - Media Arts
Ulster County Community College