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Robert Penner
Broadcast Operations / TOC / NOC / Master Control
Northlake,TX
Summary
I am a Broadcast Operations Technician Level 4 with years of experience in live Television and Sports broadcasts. I have contributed to the 99.9% signal up-time for all live broadcast transmissions. I practice leadership engagement within our TOC to achieve problem-solving and quality control for our vendors. I bring to the table strong interpersonal skills, commitment of excellence, strong leadership, and a general knowledge within the industry.
Organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
29
29
years of post-secondary education
Work History
NOC Operations
SKYCAM, KSE
01.2022 - Current
- Monitor and support for all Skycam events that involve aerial cameras at the NOC or remote
- Liaison between Camera Pilot and Head Engineers for all problems and concerns that arise during build and setup through FAX and event
- Monitor Video and Data health of the Camera using a proprietary software program, monitor all com traffic, book all feeds through Bitfire bookings, and log and report of all events
- Main clients are NFL, NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN and various other networks and clients that have a need for Aerial Cameras for broadcast
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
TOC Engineer (Broadcast Operator Level 4)
Spectrum Networks
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Shift Lead: Skillful multitasking inbound and outbound transmissions utilized for production, post, studios, and all live sporting events at Spectrum Sports: SportsNet, Deportes, SportsNet LA, Hawaii Sports, and Spectrum News1
- Specializing in Satellite, Fiber, and IP transmission
- Lead, assist, prioritize and evaluate troubleshooting techniques when necessary
- Lead operator of Spectrum Fiber transmission Kit working closely with Production Truck and site venues and Spectrum broadcast facility for live transmission
- Quality and Control, Satellite and Fiber broadcast and transmit for Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Galaxy, Sparks, Hawaii Sports, and Spectrum News1 Regional broadcast for Spectrum
- Monitor and support live studio broadcast and ad-hoc feeds
- Broadcast utilizing fiber and downlink antennas, broadcast measurement and monitoring equipment to include: Wave form monitors, IRDs, Encoders, and Converters
- Operate Portable Transmission Fiber Kit at Staples Center and StubHub for live events
- Media Ingest utilizing Dalet software and storage platform
- LiveU and TVU Cellular bonded interface operation with Camera operators in the field
- Commemorative Emmy for award winning shows Access SportsNet Dodgers/Spectrum News1
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
Broadcast Operation Technician
ARQIVA, INC.
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Master Control, TOC, and NOC for Arqiva extensive fiber optic platform
- Quality control for New Caledonia direct to home platform as well as ABS/CBN, V-Channel, Ch7 and Ch9 Australia content delivery
- Monitor and support for many 1MB channel services to Europe and the Middle East
- Broadcast Technician
- TOC/NOC
- Fiber Kit
- Satellite Transmission
- Uplink to satellite transmissions and receive distribution for multiple domestic and international clients including: sporting events, breaking news, election coverage, and social interests such as The Royal Wedding
- Assisted facility engineer and implementation team with building construction and upgrades as well as wrote policy and procedures for daily instruction and operation
Broadcast Monitor (Advance Services)
DIRECTV, INC
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Instrumental in the start-up department of Interactive Services for DirectTV
Broadcast Operation Technician
BT AMERICAS, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Effective quality control for New Caledonia direct to home platform, ABS/CBN multiplex service to Europe as well as various other full time clientele in Europe
- Performed MLB downlink encoding and streaming to MLB.com
- Transmitted and received Analog, SD, ASI, and HD occasional use for multiple clientele such as NASCAR, Tennis, and news
- Performed Master Control, TOC, and NOC functions for entire facility resulting in multinational customer interface and satisfaction
- Worked with Network Engineer and Implementation team on various facility maintenance and upgrades
Broadcast Operation Technician
COMCAST/ AT&T Media Center
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Effective quality control of broadcast signal for KSCI television and Hallmark Channel
- Downlinked and Uplinked broadcast material for TVG
- Utilized VTR machines for content record and distribution for various clients
- Downlinked and distributed MLB and NFL for Japan Telecom
- Instrumental in the TOC operations for entire facility as well as aiding in the construction of Master Control Stations for G4
- Worked with engineering team to implement multiple facility projects and upgrades for all clients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering And Applied Sciences
ITT Institute
Dallas, Texas / Sylmar, California 09.1996 - 12.2025
Television Operator
Society of Broadcast Engineers
Los Angeles, CAProject Manager course -
Coursera By Google, Inc.
On LineUSAF - Administration
USAF/United States Air Force
Abilene, TXSkills
- Cisco Network theory
- IRD's / Receivers
- Standards Converters
- Peaking / Cross poling of Antenna
- Analyzer / Measuring equipment
- LiveU / TVU Cellular transmit and receive
- Encoders and Decoders
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Broadcast signal delivery
- Communication Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible and adaptable
- Data entry
- Dependable and responsible
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Supervision and leadership
Interests
Timeline
NOC Operations
SKYCAM, KSE
01.2022 - Current
TOC Engineer (Broadcast Operator Level 4)
Spectrum Networks
01.2012 - 01.2022
Broadcast Operation Technician
ARQIVA, INC.
01.2008 - 01.2012
Broadcast Monitor (Advance Services)
DIRECTV, INC
01.2006 - 01.2008
Broadcast Operation Technician
BT AMERICAS, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Broadcast Operation Technician
COMCAST/ AT&T Media Center
01.1999 - 01.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering And Applied Sciences
ITT Institute
09.1996 - 12.2025
Television Operator
Society of Broadcast Engineers
Project Manager course -
Coursera By Google, Inc.
USAF - Administration
USAF/United States Air Force
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