Zachary Houser

Build NBC's Studio Pit Box and Operate the Mini-Jib Camera. Unit employs two Sony PTZ Robotic Cameras, Mini-Jib with Sony 4300 Broadcast Camera mounted, studio desk with 4 mics/talkback/in-ear capabilities and manage talent onsite. Model400 and/or Joseph Video Transport systems are used to translate video signals to and from the unit where 10 monitors are available to the broadcast team.

Manage patch-bay at the broadcast trucks and venues. Managed the planning and implementation of all cable pathways for MLS Cup '22 including the Game components and all of the Studio needs. Managed a crew of 20 Utilities at Super Bowl LVII where we laid 27.2 miles of Tactical Fiber, built an I/O with 1700+ ports that were all functional and provided support for 7 Broadcast trucks, 3 satellite trucks, Fox News Studio, Fox Sports Studio, FOX Main Studio, Super Bowl Halftime Show, All Game Cameras/Monitor Feeds/Dante Audio Interfaces, and earned an Emmy Nomination for the efforts.

Install studio set and Tactical Fiber for Football Night in America weekly. This specific position created unique challenges and opportunities. Each stadium infrastructure and layout is different so being creative was a weekly necessity to get our cable to the proper positions. Member of the Super Bowl LVI Fiber Install Team providing fiber to 7 studio sets around SOFI Stadium and throughout the LA area. Managed the VIP stage at Super Bowl LVI overseeing all 4 cameras, Model400 Units with feeds, all microphones and two Production trailers.

Built, installed and operated Chapman cart on sideline for 5 College Football seasons. Work with Producers to logistically enter arenas, stadiums or venues and employ our cabling and hardware. Install cameras and cabling throughout basketball arenas, football stadiums and college venues nationwide. Pivot when faced with challenges to assure all components of a show make it On-Air. Assure the safety of all sideline players, cheerleaders, officials and patrons whilst driving on sidelines during games.

Work with a team of Engineers to install our "FlyPack" units at each of the World Cup venues across Qatar. Energize and connect our venue units with the International Broadcast Center(IBC) to assure seamless production. Arrive onsite daily to manage Comms systems, announcer LAWO connectivity and run the "FlyPack" units with the Director and Producer for each respective show. Work with audio and IBC via the Reidel Communication System to manage talent mics and over-air communication.

Maintained Mobile Units Technical Components including all cameras, microphones, engineering software, Switchers, EVS machines, patch-bays, Calrec consoles and all rotating equipment used to keep clients "On-Air" in a timely and clean manner. Pivot when new systems need to be implemented throughout the traveling Mobile Units. Meet all clients needs for internet, phones, satellite connectivity and overall communications interfacing. Account for all equipment going in and out of the units and coordinate new equipment implementation with the warehouse managers. Integrate new software systems and update truck systems as needed. Fix any broken hardware using learned techniques and/or develop creative new ways of keeping hardware operational.