Tiffanie Theirse
Bronx,NY
Summary
Accomplished Transmission Operator II with over 13 years experience in the television industry, recognized for managing high-profile live broadcasts, including the Paris Olympics 2024. Expertise in advanced inbound and outbound transmissions, along with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, and enables the delivery of seamless transmission across various platforms. Thrives in dynamic environments while maintaining exceptional quality standards internationally and domestically.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Transmission Operator II
NBC Sports
Stamford, CT
05.2023 - Current
- Led transmission efforts for the Paris Olympics 2024, ensuring all incoming feeds were set up and tested to maintain on-air quality.
- Responsible for transmission coordination and check-in for sporting events based off companywide scheduling system. (Sunday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, A10/B1G College Basketball and Football, PGA Tour, Premiere League etc.)
- Monitor and resolve issues with on-air video and audio signals across multiple broadcast streams.
- Work alongside engineers to address advanced challenges.
- Set up, test, and install new equipment, such as encoders/decoders, at-home studios, receivers, routers, etc.
- Create comprehensive SOPs while training new staff for improved daily operations.
- Confirm adherence to format specifications for inbound feeds.
- Supervise operational processes for live feed integration into NBC systems, whether it's live to air or remote field operations. (satellite, Live-U, fiber, Quicklink, etc.)
- Direct daily operational activities of the transmission team, ensuring timely task execution.
- Perform daily inspections of transmission systems to identify malfunctions or potential problems.
Content Transmission Specialist II/Satellite Operator
Warnermedia/Warner Bros Discovery
Atlanta, GA, & London, UK
08.2016 - 04.2023
- Oversaw all functions of the international satellite and transmission division for CNN based in London.
- Spearheaded transmissions for several major events in the world (Queen Elizabeth II's death, King Charles III Coronation, 2016 and 2020 Presidential Elections, mass shooting at the Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, murder of George Floyd, etc.)
- Coordinated studio and remote transmissions over satellite, fiber, and diverse broadcasting platforms, while ensuring quality and high video standards. (Encompass, Vyvx, LTN, The Switch, LiveU, BT Tower, Overon, SES, etc.)
- Resolved technical issues affecting transmission delivery.
- Handled daily and monthly accruals to ensure accurate billing records.
- Facilitated continual operational support during live-breaking news situations.
- Managed distribution, switching, and quality monitoring of signals for both event-based and linear acquisition in various formats such as linear television and IP.
- Monitor, control, and switch network distribution programming via fiber and satellite for CNN.
- Provided training and supervision for new employees.
- Swiftly uncover and solve challenges within live operational environments.
- Downlink and uplink feeds from satellite trucks in the fields, adjusting modulation when needed.
Video Editor
WAGA-TV Fox5
Atlanta, GA
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Edit videos to script for daily newscasts, breaking news bumps, and teases.
- Resolved editing software and feed issues efficiently.
- Directed, edited, and produced impactful promotional videos in cooperation with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborated with Production VPs, Directors, Managers, and Show Production Staff to organize shoots.
- Manage and edit graphics, titles, special effects, sound, music, and color corrections for videos.
- Coordinated scheduling and task delegation for video editing team members.
- Crafted multimedia content to enhance visual storytelling.
- Train editors on software.
News Photographer
WCSC-Raycom Media
Charleston , SC
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Collaborated closely with producers and reporters to create quality videos for news programs in a tight-deadline environment.
- Took part in meetings to recommend new story proposals.
- Determined production requirements through regular communication with executive producer.
- Shot, edited, and delivered video feeds utilizing satellite trucks and FTP transfer.
- Operated microwave/satellite trucks and LiveU backpacks to provide live on-air productions.
- Monitored and assisted with pre-production, production, and post-production in all phases, from start to finish, for the marketing team.
- Created contact and call sheets for the marketing crew for commercial and TV shoots.
- Managed production activities of a small team.
- Studio floor director, camera operator, audio board, and chyron operator.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC12.2014
Skills
- Satellite & Fiber Expertise
- Haivision, LiveU, Evertz Magnum, Appear, DMG, TVU Proficient
- LTN, Vyvx, Encompass, Switch, Overon, Eurovision expertise
- Detail oriented and self motivated in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Workflow Management
- Leadership with clear and precise communicational team building skills
- Effective Problem Solver
- Strong communication skills, oral and written, to detail, report, and solve technical matters
- Work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced live TV environment
- Live Event Broadcasting
- IP/SMPTE-2110/MPEG4/Satellite/Fiber/RF Modulation/Cloud Based workflows familiarity
- Mac/PC Proficient Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
- Zoom, Slack, Concur, Scheduall, iNews Proficient
- Manage production team
- Employee and Schedule Coordination
Timeline
Transmission Operator II
NBC Sports
05.2023 - Current
Content Transmission Specialist II/Satellite Operator
Warnermedia/Warner Bros Discovery
08.2016 - 04.2023
Video Editor
WAGA-TV Fox5
12.2015 - 08.2016
News Photographer
WCSC-Raycom Media
12.2012 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Trident Technical College
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