Tennille McGriff
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced and effective Media Production Specialist in broadcast news, with detailed working knowledge of live shows. Co-pilot/ assistant news director for KDFW Fox 4 News', Good Day morning show using ELC as well as manually ran shows. Proficient in Master Control environment, and well versed in various broadcast automation systems: Crispin, Harris, Dalet, Florical, and ITX. Extensive working knowledge in media content management and delivery of media content in both long and short formats using internal servers and digital delivery services such as: Yangaroo, Javiln, and Pitch Blue. Trained actor and on camera talent with commerical, industrial, and print credits.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Engineering Technician
Fox Television Stations
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Operated remote control units for robotic camera systems in the studio environment.
- Used ITX to digitally edit broadcast materials for length, content or station guidelines.
- Coordinated with engineering staff regarding technical problems or changes in programming formats.
- Assisted production personnel with the setup of sets, props and audio and visual components prior to taping or filming sessions.
- Assisted in the setup and operation of lighting grids for studio productions.
- Set up satellite receivers for incoming feeds from remote locations.
- Maintained logs of technical operations activities during broadcasts.
- Ensured compliance with FCC regulations regarding broadcasting operations.
- Setup and operated video switchers, cameras, monitors, replay machines, character generators and other broadcast equipment.
Media Management – Content Specialist & Master Control Operator
Nexstar
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Acquire and verify all shows, commercials and other media materials for air on all forty-two TV stations (and counting due to the Dallas Hub is still acquiring more stations as of now)
- Research and contact appropriate sources for missing material
- Maintaining the programming database, and scheduling of recordings or file transfers necessary to facilitate the daily program logs
- Including preparation of programs and commercials for play to air
- Segments content and clips to the server and then trims and modifies it
- Edit videos as needed by slate removal, joining, time compression, etc
- Update in-house commercial database; organize and maintain content libraries
- Maintain quality of in-house and out-of-house digital spots for optimum on-air look
- Ensure all content is compliant with technical/legal/network requirements (CALM Act, free of nudity, indecent language, copyright issues, etc
- Monitors strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals and adjusts equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts
- Report equipment problems and ensures that repairs are made and makes emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible
- Ensure the station’s compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements
- Roll breaks for live broadcasting events and assist with local news breaks when needed.
Video Quality Assurance Specialist
Beachbody
Santa Monica, CA
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Review Beachbody videos for accuracy and consistency of editorial content and graphical and technical elements before video materials go to air
- Long-form and short-form content e.g., ads, bumpers, feature, credits, and graphics
- Proofread and correct closed captioning for videos before they go to air
- Document and send reports on all reviewed videos audio and graphics clips
- Ensure all content is compliant with technical/legal/network requirements (CALM Act, free of nudity, indecent language, copyright issues, etc.
Master Control Operator
Spectrum Networks
El Segundo, CA
08.2019 - 02.2021
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- Supports Director and Technical Directors during all live and pre-taped productions originating from the broadcast facility and on location live events
- Assist with breaking news coverage and last minute programming changes as necessary
- Operates technical positions daily, such as: Video Shading, Audio, Audio Assist, Playback, Replay, Chyron, Camera and Robotic Camera positions during live events and/or studio production
- Generating daily reports and effectively communicating with management on a daily basis.
Master Control Operator
Tegna Media-KHOU
Dallas, TX
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Works with directors in studio operations and coding on Sony ELC production automation system
- Operate on-air branding and news and ticker systems
- Integrate live and previously recorded program content
- Switch live sporting and entertainment events while working directly with CBS Master Control Center
- Monitors video/audio quality and signal availability using waveform monitors, meters and other test and monitoring equipment
- Monitor of on-air broadcast and transmitter readings, segmenting and loading of programs in a file server
- Monitor and set up recording satellite feeds and dubbing commercial spots
- Setup and operate different types of video/audio recording and playback devices in a simultaneous, multi-tasking environment
- Interface with Crispin automation system
- Append traffic playlists, and ensure playlist is accurate
- Prof Controls and understands configuration of multiview equipment, router matrix, and media asset management systems
- Insert Commercial material into programs being broadcast through live switching
- Camera Operator for Jib and Movi for studio shots during live news broadcast
- Assist talent during live news broadcast and studio shots
- Assist floor manager with live shots in studio as needed with anchors and guest.
Traffic Coordinator
Tribune Media - KDAF
Dallas, TX
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Provide daily inventory management for a multi-station environment
- Manipulation of commercial spots to maintain proper separation between commercial spots from themselves and competition
- Placing current client’s advertising on the air, scheduling commercials, and preparing the logs for broadcast
- Work with the Promotions/Sales department in coordinating billboard copy/logo instructions, and production work orders
- Process spots/data entry to produce a commercial dub list
- Create/run a commercial purge list
- Handle day-of-air copy changes
- Confirm receipt of instructions to agencies
- Contact agencies for missing traffic instructions/spots
- Provide accurate and timely program log documents daily while ensuring that contents achieve client requirements and are aligned with station’s revenue objectives
- Maintain files expired traffic instructions
- Work hand-in-hand with Engineering to ensure timely completion and accuracy
- Provide successful solutions to situations presented by collaborating with sales staff and other stakeholders.
Master Control Operator
Tribune Media-KDAF
Dallas, TX
02.2014 - 10.2015
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Sale’s Coordinator Assistant/Project Manager Coordinator
PSAV
Dallas, TX
10.2011 - 01.2014
- Grow overall audiovisual revenue and profitability, while maximizing customer satisfaction from pre-event planning through post-event phases of service
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with key hotel personnel and meet client needs through attending client meetings, creating and maintaining organized show files and responding to client concerns, questions and problems
- Managed PSAV's sales process through proper utilization of Compass, our Microsoft Dynamics, CRM
- Obtained definite bookings from the hotel, proactively contact customers, enter data and account notes and create professional bids and proposals by actively using PSAV systems and marketing tools
- Utilized an understanding of costs associated with sales, including labor, commission and equipment outsourcing (i.e
- Audio, visual, lighting, rigging, etc.) and work within established profitability guidelines
- Provided administrative assistance with processing the weekly and monthly financial documentation necessary to conducting business at the hotel
- Provided technical support as needed on all PSAV hotel events within the hotel
- Maintained profitability for events in conjunction with all parties involved
- Communicated changes and recommendations to internal and external customers in a timely manner
- Generated quotations for qualifying clients and ensure best practices for advanced communication are being met
- Assisted DOS/Sales Manager at location in the planning/detailing of larger events where applicable
- Assisted with reporting as necessary (monthly location reports, capture rate reporting, annual sales plan, property level account reporting, and ad-hoc requests)
- Focused on up sell opportunities of short-term business, typically driven from BEO/BP.
Floor Manager/ Stage Lead Hand
Dallas Black Dance Theater
Dallas, TX
- Manage backstage activities and crew during tech rehearsals and performances
- Assist co-workers in developing their understanding and proficiency in the use of equipment
- Assist the Stage Management team with the daily performances, rehearsals and trainings
- May make minor adjustments to sets and equipment
- Runs rehearsals and call the show in rotation with other members of Stage Management
- Runs deck tracks each performance when not calling the show
- Make sure the script is uploaded to canvas in a timely manner so actors can read it prior to auditions
- Ask that you get a copy of the ground plan from the TD as soon as possible
- Make sure the designers get you their list of needs concerning curtain, lighting & sound equipment
- Meet with the director to discus the production: the style, interpretation, and period
- Determine how many ASMs are needed according to the size and needs of the production.
Production Assistant
The Voice – Travel Auditions
Dallas, TX
- Helping prepare the set with lights, props, equipment etc
- Coordinated audition setup and sign-ins for talent
- Coordinate production setup and teardown
- Assist directors, camera operators and other crew members with set up
- Printing and distributing daily paper work for talent
- Meet with the director to discus the production: the style, interpretation, and period
- Determine how many ASMs are needed according to the size and needs of the production.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television and Film
University of North Texas
Skills
- Television Production
- Managing Live Events
- Content Management
- Preparing Guests
- Sony ELC Automation/MVS-6530
- Camera Operation
- Assistant Live Broadcast Director
- Telemetries Cam-Bot & Smart Shell
- Trained Actor
- Actor / On Air Talent
Timeline
Broadcast Engineering Technician
Fox Television Stations
05.2023 - Current
Media Management – Content Specialist & Master Control Operator
Nexstar
03.2022 - Current
Video Quality Assurance Specialist
Beachbody
01.2021 - 09.2021
Master Control Operator
Spectrum Networks
08.2019 - 02.2021
Master Control Operator
Tegna Media-KHOU
11.2017 - 03.2019
Traffic Coordinator
Tribune Media - KDAF
11.2015 - 09.2016
Master Control Operator
Tribune Media-KDAF
02.2014 - 10.2015
Sale’s Coordinator Assistant/Project Manager Coordinator
PSAV
10.2011 - 01.2014
Floor Manager/ Stage Lead Hand
Dallas Black Dance Theater
Production Assistant
The Voice – Travel Auditions
Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television and Film
University of North Texas
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