William Schleisner

• Associate Director for all live events out of the ViacomCBS Network Operations Center
• Work with production teams to plan and execute live events such as the MTV Video Music Awards, Bellator MMA, The Daily Show, MTV Movie and TV Awards, CMT Music Awards, and the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards
• Disseminate information regarding live events to all internal departments such as Senior Management, Technical Operations, and Broadcast Operations
• Support staffing schedules for all live events
• Maintain accurate reporting of all invoices for live events and network specials using SAP Market, Ariba Buying Guide, and Microsoft Excel
• Responsible for creating and sending post event recaps to senior management and production teams
• Executed live streaming events for Facebook, YouTube and Twitter using AWS Elemental Live
• Assisted with the distribution of video on demand content to cable and satellite providers
• Supported application designers with testing and quality control of Bellator MMA iOS and Android app prior to launch

• Ingested and prepared longform content for playout on linear and digital platforms such as the Daily Show, Jersey Shore and The Colbert Report
• Processed commercial content for air and ensured proper sponsorships and commercial durations were present
• Performed quality control of long form and short form content ensuring audio/video levels were within specifications and all necessary metadata was present before distribution and playout
• Proficient in the use of video preparation software such as Harmonic Prodrive and the Venice Video system
• Ensured all video files were properly catalogued into the Alias Video Library database
• Assisted with the maintenance of the DIVA Archive system
• Monitored and maintained the video storage servers throughout the network operations center to ensure the health and storage space of the units were kept within recommended specifications
• Experienced in the use of the Harris Air Client, Vector Scope, VLC Media Player, Omneon/Isilon storage, Trident Automation, and Captionmaker

• Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects

• Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions

• Responsible for monitoring playout of ViacomCBS networks such as, , VH1, Comedy Central,
• Paramount Network and Nickelodeon
• Ensured scheduled programming was playing out at the appropriate time using the Elog system
• Confirmed local avail tones were being sent out via the MVP display system
• Made sure the avail tones triggered during the contractually obligated windows
• Accountable for proper audio configuration playout
• Maintained contingency programming in the event of an on air outage
• Helped ensure a seamless transition between shifts and made sure all pertinent information was disseminated via shift reports
• Performed quality control duties for on air content during newscasts
• Monitored channels for compliance with federal regulations and strict company rules

• Handled playout of commercials and on-air content via ENCO Automation
• Provided information services for On Air Hosts such as Bruce Williams and Michael Dresser
• Researched and catalogued all shows that air during shift for the Lifestyle Talk Radio Network Archives
• Utilized Adobe Audition tool to construct “Best of” shows for host when they were unable to broadcast live.
• Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.

• Achieved a 100% success rate for FCC Compliance
• Researched scores from around the Independent Baseball League to provide to the play-by-play announcer
• Handled play out of commercials during breaks and directed the editing of highlights for LI Ducks post- game show
• Investigated and corrected any on air issues.

• Organized and distributed thousands of audio/video files on a Grass Valley non-linear server
• Routed audio/video feeds on a BTS Matrix Routers for use of editors in creation of show highlight reels
• Determined if audio and video feeds were in proper specifications; rectified issues with feed operators.
• Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
• Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.