William Ferguson
Programming Specialist
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Dynamic Broadcast Operations Leader with 11+ years of experience driving high-stakes content delivery and technical compliance for global media powerhouses. Proven track record of maintaining a 100% on-time delivery record for 11 international and VOD channels at NBCUniversal while managing complex, multi-language distribution pipelines. Expertise in scaling distribution efficiency through advanced Media Asset Management (MAM) systems and ensuring technical regulatory compliance via Adobe Premiere-based quality control.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Programming Specialist
NBC Universal
Centennial, Colorado
10.2022 - Current
- Operations Leadership: Direct the end-to-end fulfillment and distribution for 8 international channels and 3 VOD platforms, maintaining a 100% on-time delivery rate without service interruptions.
- Global Workflow Orchestration: Manage complex content delivery pipelines by synchronizing localization teams, internal engineering, and global clients to ensure multi-language components align with strict international airdates.
- System Optimization: Leverage advanced Media Asset Management (MAM) systems to track digital media fulfillment and drive scalable distribution efficiency.
- Crisis Management: Architect and implement proactive troubleshooting and escalation strategies to eliminate disruptions across live international broadcast streams.
Game Day/Event Production Support
University of Denver Athletics
Denver, Colorado
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Live Production Execution: Operated specialized broadcast equipment for high-stakes live game production, ensuring high-quality viewer experiences for collegiate athletics.
- Technical Infrastructure: Led the technical setup, real-time production execution, and teardown for major events to optimize operational efficiency and broadcast reliability.
Contract Video Operations Assistant
Paramount +
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Global Scale Management: Managed quality and scheduling for a global portfolio of 25+ VOD-to-Live channels, ensuring 24/7 uninterrupted service reliability.
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnosed and resolved complex video streaming challenges for a worldwide audience in a high-velocity, remote environment.
Media Coordinator /QC Technician
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Englewood, Colorado
12.2015 - 07.2022
- Asset Lifecycle Coordination: Oversaw content ingest, acquisition, and archiving within the Altitude Operations Group to optimize multi-channel play-out.
- Technical Compliance Expert: Conducted high-level technical and editorial Quality Control (QC) and segmenting using Adobe Premiere to ensure 100% broadcast accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Partner Relations: Acted as the primary technical liaison to resolve compliance issues with advertisers, program suppliers, and broadcast partners.
- Strategic Scheduling: Mastered WideOrbit and BroadView software to manage complex program schedules and minimize technical disruptions.
Master Control Operator
PAC 12 Network
Centennial, Colorado
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Multi-Channel Monitoring: Monitored live events across 7 regional channels simultaneously, maintaining 100% broadcast uptime and visual quality.
- Technical Resilience: Developed and applied creative technical workarounds for equipment malfunctions to prevent on-air downtime.
- MAM Utilization: Leveraged DaletPlus, Media Prep 4.5, and FastBreak 8000 for high-efficiency media asset management and automated schedule distribution.
Photojournalist for High School Sports
KUSA TV: 9 News
Denver, Colorado
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Content Creation: Produced, filmed, and edited high-impact sports highlights for television and web platforms using Edius.
- Editorial Collaboration: Authored scripts for on-air talent and organized news stories to enhance overall broadcast narrative and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Long Island University Post
Brookville, NY05-2014
Skills
Broadcast & Technical OpsStrategic LeadershipPlatforms & Tools
Advanced Media Asset Management (MAM)
Global Workflow Orchestration
Adobe Premiere Pro
International Content Distribution
Crisis Management Strategies
WideOrbit & BroadView
Technical Compliance & QC
Cross-Functional Team Lead
Jira & ServiceNow Triage
Live Event Production
Scalable Distribution Efficiency
DaletPlus & Media Prep
Timeline
Game Day/Event Production Support
University of Denver Athletics
11.2023 - 12.2024
Programming Specialist
NBC Universal
10.2022 - Current
Contract Video Operations Assistant
Paramount +
07.2022 - 10.2022
Media Coordinator /QC Technician
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
12.2015 - 07.2022
Master Control Operator
PAC 12 Network
09.2014 - 12.2015
Photojournalist for High School Sports
KUSA TV: 9 News
09.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Long Island University Post