Simon Victor Lilly
Austin
Summary
Seasoned show caller with a proven track record at international media companies, adept in media asset organization and people management. Spearheaded the launch of a 24/7 live shopping channel, reaching over 100m homes, and significantly enhancing production quality and revenue through innovative content creation and effective team leadership. Calm under pressure and skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Live Director / Show Caller
SXSW
Austin
03.2007 - 03.2025
- Worked closely with producers to create content that was both visually appealing and met company & festival broadcast standards.
- Liaised with clientele to ascertain project requirements and communicated with appropriate personnel to handle project planning and scheduling.
- Coordinated with the audio and visual team to ensure optimal sound quality during broadcasts.
- Operated video equipment and effects generators to meet fast-paced production demands.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding their vision for a project before filming began.
- Monitored broadcasts for conformance with policies and regulations and quickly stepped in to correct critical issues.
Live Director
Atomic Picnic
Austin
05.2010 - 06.2019
- Captured live events and music shows in collaboration with event and production staff at ACL Live.
- Produced, directed & edited content of pre-filmed segments and promotional materials.
- Provided camera support and operation for Austin Music Awards.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
Show Caller / Live Director
Atx Event Systems
Austin
01.2009 - 04.2019
- Directed live events including Consensus Cryptocurrency Conference sponsored by Coinbase
- Liased with executives and production personnel to provide seamless high quality live broadcast streams and recordings.
- Utlized mapping and VJ software such as Madmapper and Resolume Avenue for certain music & art shows that required creative stage effects.
Senior Director of Broadcast
Shop LC
Austin
03.2007 - 03.2018
- Launched the brand and managed the build out of 2 production studios for a live shopping channel broadcasting 24/7 to 100m+ homes.
- Managed 15-30 production personnel.
- Influential in producing content for branding, internal messaging, marketing and sales strategy.
- Colaborated with executive team, on air hosts, producers, floor managers, engineers, technical operators and merchandisers to create compeling content & drive revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts & Broadcast
University of Plymouth (UK)
United Kingdom06-1999
Higher Diploma - Management
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI05-2017
Skills
- Host/Talent guidance
- Media asset management
- Task delegation
- Multitasking and organization
- Lighting and camera techniques
- Performance management
- Camera operation
- People management
- Conflict resolution
- Photography
- Editing
- Design
Affiliations
- Swimming, music production, art & design, cycling and motorcycling
Languages
Spanish
Limited
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Live Director
Atomic Picnic
05.2010 - 06.2019
Show Caller / Live Director
Atx Event Systems
01.2009 - 04.2019
Live Director / Show Caller
SXSW
03.2007 - 03.2025
Senior Director of Broadcast
Shop LC
03.2007 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts & Broadcast
University of Plymouth (UK)
Higher Diploma - Management
University of Wisconsin
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