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William Ferguson
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William Ferguson

Programming Specialist
Castle Rock,CO

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Broadcast ManagerProgram ManagerMedia ManagerDirector of OperationsVideo Production Manager

Work Type

Full Time

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On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Castle Rock, CO, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchHealthcare benefits

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

12
12
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
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, NY
05-2014

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

Photojournalist for High School Sports

KUSA TV
09.2014 - 05.2015

Master Control Operator

PAC 12 Network
09.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Film

Long Island University Post

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