Nanci Hyburg

• Executive overseeing 200 production operations staff, 12 studios and 18 control rooms for all studio shows at ESPN Headquarters in Bristol, CT.
• Accountable for all technical operations, staffing and workflows of department.
• Quarterly planning for headcount, equipment, and merit/bonus/promotional information.
• Work closely with other departments to integrate new technology, solve problems and ensure effective communications.
• Establish departmental performance goals and provide feedback for underperforming areas.
• Provide challenging assignments and career development plans for high performing employees to improve retention
• Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Remain composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

• Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
• Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing crew members.
• Conducted meetings with crew to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
• Directed live broadcasts and pre-recorded content for public entertainment.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.

• Supervise technical crew.
• Direct fast-paced, high-energy newscasts and special programming, such as local Multiple Sclerosis Telethon and Election coverage Specials.
• 1998 Boston/New England Emmy Award Winner

• Supervise technical crew.
• Simultaneously Direct and Technical Direct local newscasts.
• Direct promotional and commercial production.
• Create graphics using electronic still store.

• Supervise technical crew.
• Direct fast-paced, high energy newscasts, promotional and commercial production.
• Switch live newscasts and special programming using an Apex switcher.
• Create graphics using a paintbox.

Other responsibilities included:

• Audio Operator
• Chyron Operator
• Video Tape Operator
• Master Control Operator
• Editor
• Copy Writer