Michael J. Ogden
Riverside,CA
Summary
Broadcast operations leader with deep experience managing technical teams, live production support, and multi-site facilities. Brings strong project leadership, stakeholder coordination, and budget management across capital and operating work, with a focus on reliable service, team alignment, and operational improvement.
Overview
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Certification
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management to the Broadcast Operations Sup
Taft Broadcasting
Riverside
09.2025 - 10.2026
- Managed team of 38 professionals in Sports and Entertainment Programming Support, Television Traffic, Media Preparation, Creative Services, and Live Production for American Forces Network (AFN), enhancing broadcast quality and viewer engagement.
- Supervised all department leads and subordinate personnel on site and via telework, ensuring seamless operations across 8 broadcast channels and one streaming platform (AFN NOW).
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Senior Director - Logistics and Facilities
Directv
El segundo, USA
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Oversee approx. 330 Acres of properties and over 165,000 sq. ft of technical space.
- CAPEX – Managed between $3M - $25M in annual capital expansion/improvements
- OPEX - Created over 650 Purchase Orders Annually totaling over $4.3M for maintenance.
- Oversaw vendor management for about 160 vendors and conducted onboarding.
- Implemented cost control measures that achieved savings while maintaining service quality.
- Strengthened stakeholder relations through consistent engagement activities.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaborations that improved teamwork and project efficiency.
- Championed change management initiatives to foster innovation.
- Provide day-to-day service and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical systems.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication.
Senior Director - Studio Production Support
Directv
El Segundo, USA
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Led a staff of 8 Production Engineers in support of Sports and Occasional services for DIRECTV, U-Verse live and VOD video services.
- Handled production of live and PPV sporting events for commercial and residential clients, featuring DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket.
- Ensured reliable signal acquisition for HD Mix services and Technical Support for HD Mix Interactive Services - HD Mix’s
- Led team towards achieving organizational goals successfully and efficiently.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaborations resulting in stronger teamwork.
- Increased customer retention rates by overseeing exceptional customer service standards.
Senior Manager - Rf Engineering
Directv
El Segundo , USA
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed RF engineering team for 6 Uplink KU and KA antennas, delivering over 400 SD and HD DBS channels.
- Managed maintenance (PM's) for the reception of over 1000 SD, HD and 4K services.
- Facilitated strategic planning meetings, defining actionable business objectives.
- Built strong partnerships with stakeholders for mutual benefit.
- Developed new marketing campaigns to boost brand awareness.
Senior Manager - Technical Services
Directv
El Segundo, USA
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Led technical and engineering staff of 35 in providing 24x7 on-prem support for over 400 HD, SD, and 4K broadcast services.
- Guided junior managers, cultivating a culture of continuous learning.
- Streamlined operations by introducing efficient resource management strategies.
- Managed conflict resolution within teams, ensuring smooth workflow.
Manager - Engineering Projects
Directv
El Segundo, USA
06.2010 - 05.2017
- Managed a team of 6 Broadcast Project Engineers and 3 AutoCAD draftsman.
- Oversaw and provided direct support for over 250+ Engineering Change Requests
- Our team was directly responsible for the transition from a Standard Definition platform to High Definition.
- Delivered high-quality products to increase customer satisfaction.
Supervisor - Technical Serivces
Directv
El Segundo, USA
08.1999 - 05.2010
- Was the first Technical Supervisor hired at DIRECTV Los Angeles Broadcast Center.
- Led a shift (one of 6) of 4 Broadcast Technicians and 3 LAN WAN technicians during the early days of DIRECTV (80+ SD channels).
- Led the development of LABC DIRECTV's Preventive Maintenace Program
Technical Operations Manger
Taft Broadcasting
Moreno Valley , USA
01.1993 - 08.1999
- Was an instrumental part of a team who oversaw the design, build and move of the Armed Forces Radio and TV mission from Sun Valley California to March Air Force Base
- Led a team of engineers responsible for the 24 hour support of Armed Forces Radio and Television Services.
- Maintained audio/video equipment and computer systems used in the editing and transmission of television and radio signals.
- Maintain, update, and troubleshoot signal acquisition, on air playback and RF transmission of Armed Forces Mission.
- Respond to trouble calls dealing with editing, tape duplication, software, and network-based errors.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections on equipment installed within the facility
Technician
TAFT Broadcasting
Sun Valley , USA
04.1990 - 01.1993
- Assisted in the transition from a 24x7 Government supplied (military) technical team to a full time civilian based support contract administrated by TAFT.
- Oversaw day to day technical support of signal acquisition, production editing, tape duplication and playback equipment.
Navy Broadcast Technician - IC-2
Armed Forces Radio & Television
Sun Valley, USA
04.1987 - 04.1990
- Oversaw day to day technical support of signal acquisition, production editing, tape duplication and playback equipment maintenance of a 24x7 broadcast facility.
- Navy duties as assigned.
Navy Broadcasing Technician
SEB (Southern European Broadcasting)
Sigonella , Sicily
04.1984 - 04.1987
- Interior Communications Technician 3rd class assigned to the Southern European Broadcast Network - Det 15
- Supported 1 TV channel and 4 automated radio services
- Performed daily UHF Transmitter Maintenace and PMI's
- Technical Directed the morning and Evening local live newscasts
Education
Broadcast Engineering, Electronics, Leadership
Transcript Available On Request
Skills
- Enterprise resource planning systems
- Executive decision-making
- Performance measurement
- Multi-Department coordination
- Performance Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Capital planning
- Technological integration
- Project leadership
- Team Leadership
- Technical operations
- Live production
- RF transmission
- Media preparation
- Cross functional communication
Certification
Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE)
Six Sigma: White Belt (LinkedIn)
Risk Taking for Leaders (LinkedIn)
Personal Information
Timeline
Project Management to the Broadcast Operations Sup
Taft Broadcasting
09.2025 - 10.2026
Senior Director - Logistics and Facilities
Directv
01.2023 - 02.2025
Senior Director - Studio Production Support
Directv
03.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Manager - Rf Engineering
Directv
11.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Manager - Technical Services
Directv
05.2017 - 11.2019
Manager - Engineering Projects
Directv
06.2010 - 05.2017
Supervisor - Technical Serivces
Directv
08.1999 - 05.2010
Technical Operations Manger
Taft Broadcasting
01.1993 - 08.1999
Technician
TAFT Broadcasting
04.1990 - 01.1993
Navy Broadcast Technician - IC-2
Armed Forces Radio & Television
04.1987 - 04.1990
Navy Broadcasing Technician
SEB (Southern European Broadcasting)
04.1984 - 04.1987
Broadcast Engineering, Electronics, Leadership
Transcript Available On Request