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SEBASTIAN ESCOBAR

New York City Metro Area,NJ

Summary

High-impact, multi-lingual Lead Field and Technical Producer with a proven track record driving premium, multi-hour live business and tech news programming for Bloomberg Radio. Expert at collaborating with anchors to break down complex corporate financial stories and market trends. Exceptional field execution skills, frequently traveling nationwide to own 3-hour live broadcasts from start to finish—including operating broadcast gear, managing high-pressure logistics, and booking C-suite executives. Audio editing acumen.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Radio Tech Op; Head Field Producer

Bloomberg News
New York, NY
02.2022 - Current
  • Travel nationally to manage logistics and talent for 3-hour live field broadcasts, including configuring and operating Sony XD 70 cameras. In the control room, operate Wheatstone consoles for live studio programming, line-produce segments, book reporters and high-profile guests for Bloomberg Businessweek, and edit audio for podcast distribution. Analyze corporate financial statements, tech, and geopolitics to provide real-time context for news stories.

Operations Manager

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
01.2017 - 02.2022
  • Managed operations for college radio station, leading the station to win Marconi Award for Non-Commercial Radio Station of the Year (2018, 2021). Advised and trained over 100 students in live broadcasting, audio production, field journalism, and FCC compliance. Co-directed high-stakes international remote broadcasts in Puerto Rico and Italy, managing live field logistics and multi-platform digital feeds.

Associate Producer

The Blaze Media
New York, NY
05.2015 - 01.2017
  • Directed daily content generation, line-produced for premier on-air talent, and operated radio board for live, high-pressure marathon broadcasts (including a 10-hour continuous Election Night 2016 show). Cultivated relationships with high-profile political and sector sources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Broadcast Journalism

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
05-2025

Skills

  • National Travel Agility, Remote Site Advance Logistics
  • Systems & Software: Avid iNews, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premeire, WideOrbit, Comrex
  • Corporate Financial Statement Analysis, Researching Macroeconomic Trends, Scriptwriting & Copyediting, Executive Booking, Vetting & Pre-Interviews
  • High Level Interpersonal and Group Communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working

Timeline

Radio Tech Op; Head Field Producer

Bloomberg News
02.2022 - Current

Operations Manager

William Paterson University
01.2017 - 02.2022

Associate Producer

The Blaze Media
05.2015 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Broadcast Journalism

William Paterson University