Robert Ahle
Nanuet,New York
Summary
Successful at maintaining workflows that are essential for on air media. Very capable learner that is always open to increasing knowledge of the television field with a passion for engineering and design. Excellent problem solving skills and time management skills with projects. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills conveyed by years of liaison work in the operations field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transmissions Operator I
NBC Sports Network
Stamford, CT
08.2019 - Current
- Conducting transmission check-ins for high profile sporting events.
Troubleshoot and monitor on-air video and audio signals, satellite transmissions and multiplexed signals for multiple broadcast streams. - Knowledge of IP transmission and IP video workflows.
- Establish interactions with transmission carriers to resolve issues, escalations, maintenance, and overall performance.
- Establishing standard operation procedures for all transmission technologies activities which include: audio/video and communications check-in and QC process for remotes, outgoing transmission activity, and ingest.
- Preform quality control and support to all department in need of feeds assistance.
- Partner with engineering teams to troubleshoot higher level problems.
Assist in equipment testing and configuration as needed. - Knowledge of fiber optic and coax transport, MPEG 2 and 4 encoding and decoding, ASI, Dolby-E, frame syncs, matrix-based communications systems, and plant routing systems.
- Ability to comprehend signal flow documents (CAD) as well as systems level troubleshooting.
- Knowledge in preforming equipment installs from planning to approving for full production.
Transmission Operator (PEP)
NBC Sports
Stamford, Connecticut
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducting transmission check-ins for high profile sporting events.
Troubleshoot and monitor on-air video and audio signals, satellite transmissions and multiplexed signals for multiple broadcast streams. - Knowledge of IP transmission and IP video workflows.
Establish interactions with transmission carriers to resolve issues, escalations, maintenance, and overall performance. - Establishing standard operation procedures for all transmission technologies activities which include: audio/video and communications check-in and QC process for remotes, outgoing transmission activity, and ingest.
- Preform quality control and support to all department in need of feeds assistance.
- Partner with engineering teams to troubleshoot higher level problems.
- Assist in equipment testing and configuration as needed.
- Knowledge of fiber optic and coax transport, MPEG 2 and 4 encoding and decoding, ASI, Dolby-E, frame syncs, matrix-based communications systems, and plant routing systems.
- Ability to comprehend signal flow documents (CAD) as well as systems level troubleshooting.
Broadcast Technician
WRNN TV
Port Chester, NY
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Knowledge of changing setting of encoders/decoders via GUI.
- Knowledge of bringing in C-band and KU-band satellite signals.
- Experience with the vendor LiveU.
- Acted as a liaison between the Field Reporter/Photog and the production rooms.
- Experience in booking with Encompass and The Switch.
Master Control Operator
WRNN TV
Port Chester, NY
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Experience with Crispin RapidPlay2000 and can troubleshoot most on air and master control issues.
- Make sure FiOS video feed is going to air.
- Monitor multiple local and national television channels, pass-through's and returns.
- Coordinate kids programming.
- Experiences in on-air switching via Ross switchers and routing with Evertz router panels.
- Ingest commercial spots and programs.
- Coordinate with producers/directors to maintain content pipeline.
- Help coordinate live shots.
- Help train new hires.
- Experience in broadcasting over IP.
Master Control Operator
Cablevision News 12
Yonkers, NY
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Experience with Harris On-Air Automated System and can troubleshoot most on air and master control issues.
- Use Velocity ESX editing system to make show fixes and ensure all fixes are aired properly.
- Make sure video feed is going to air.
- Second seat recordings.
- Supervised the post-production process, including editing, dubbing and color correction.
- Operate five cameras with Vinten robotic camera system.
- Edit an average of 3-4 spots each week using Velocity ESX.
- Transmission training, Edit videos via Final Cut Pro and write them to disk and servers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication Production Track
State University of New York at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY2014
Skills
- Field production
- Digital video production process
- Sound editing
- Project management
- Digital video production process
- Works well under pressure
- Flexible schedule
- Self-starter
- Fast learner
- Skilled multi-tasker
Certification
Technical Support Fundamentals 2021
2020 GEM Award
Timeline
Transmissions Operator I
NBC Sports Network
08.2019 - Current
Transmission Operator (PEP)
NBC Sports
10.2018 - 08.2019
Broadcast Technician
WRNN TV
08.2017 - 10.2018
Master Control Operator
WRNN TV
05.2015 - 08.2017
Master Control Operator
Cablevision News 12
08.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication Production Track
State University of New York at Oneonta
Technical Support Fundamentals 2021
2020 GEM Award
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