Michael Mahoney
Freelance Live Event Video Production Technician
Congers
Summary
Dedicated Video Production Technician with over a decade of experience working in live video production settings, specializing in Arena Video Board Graphic Design, Broadcast Graphic Design and operating a variety of Character Generator programs during live events. Additional experience with camera operation, technical directing and video editing. Strong communicator and team player who is adept at working under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer/Technical Director
NY Boulders
5 2023 - Current
- Creating custom graphic content for in-stadium video boards and stream to improve brand identity
- Served as Technical Director during live evenbts
- Additional experience setting up and operating cameras, and running the audio station
- Assisting interns with learning new equipment and tasks
Freelance Camera Operator and Technical Director
NJIT Department Of Media Services
03.2022 - Current
- Set up, operated and maintained production equipment during live events
- Created and modified graphics for display on various monitors
- Created Lower Thirds for display on video streams
- Taught skills to student workers to ensure production quality
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
Graphics Coordinator/CG Operator/Camera Operator
Jim Houston Productions/Sports Coverage Specialists
05.2011 - Current
- Set up, operated and maintained production equipment for a variety of college events, including commencements, press conferences and live sports broadcasts
- Operated camera equipment in a variety of other settings, such as concerts and charity events
- Showed an ability to adapt and improvise when faced with sudden challenges
- Facilitated communication with on-air talent to ensure production quality
- Facilitated team cohesiveness with goal-oriented communicative approach
Freelance Graphic Designer and CG Operator
MSG HS Football/Basketball Game Of The Week
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Designed custom graphics to create cohesive look for live productions
- Created graphic content to support the production's storylines
- Created promotional content to be shown on-air and social media
- Operated CG Software for live television broadcasts
- Displayed ability to endure high pressure situations with changing demands and tight deadlines
- Coordinated between the Producer, the Talent, and the on-air CG Operator
Graphic Designer/CG Operator
NY Boulders
05.2011 - 06.2017
- Created custom graphic content for in-stadium video boards and stream to create cohesive look
- Operated CG Software during live television broadcasts
- Operated a variety of equipment and software during sporting and charity events
- Represented the Control Room during pregame meetings with the Front Office
- Recognized as Control Room Employee of the Month multiple times throughout tenure
Skills
Ross Xpression
Adobe Photoshop
NewTek TriCaster Operation
Adobe Illustrator
Camera Operation
Focused under pressure
Adaptable in rapidly changing scenarios
Timeline
Freelance Graphic Designer and CG Operator
MSG HS Football/Basketball Game Of The Week
09.2022 - 12.2022
Freelance Camera Operator and Technical Director
NJIT Department Of Media Services
03.2022 - Current
Graphics Coordinator/CG Operator/Camera Operator
Jim Houston Productions/Sports Coverage Specialists
05.2011 - Current
Graphic Designer/CG Operator
NY Boulders
05.2011 - 06.2017
Graphic Designer/Technical Director
NY Boulders
5 2023 - Current