Gabe Baptiste

Experience

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  KIBZ (The Blaze) KHAT KKNB (The Planet)

  Mar 1992 - Jul 1993

  DIrector of Operations and Programming

  Launched Active Rock KIBZ - FM March 1992Launched Alternative KKNB - FM 1993

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  MTV

  Jul 1993 - Jan 1997

  Director of Programming

  Responsible for all programming elements on MTV Latin America (Long Form andvideo clip program scheduling, promo scheduling, and coordination of commercialinsertion and inventory).• Extensive research experience: programming, perceptual/attitudinal and sales,directing various research projects including: focus and auditorium groups,analysis of results, implementation of strategic plans.• Directed programming teams in three countries.• Directed Program acquisitions from syndication and entertainment companies, aswell as MTV, VH1 and other networks.• Production/creation/customization of programming for a variety of live andproduced programs including the launch of MTV Latino ('93).• Headed the creation and operational systems of 3 customized feeds for MTVLA:North (Mexico), and MTV Argentina Managed programming and operations staff of 5.• Created systems merging programming operations in Florida, Argentina andMexico with Network Operations on Long Island and Traffic department in NewYork City. Show less

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  Grupo Televisa

  Oct 1997 - May 1998

  System Operations Manager - Adrenaline Dance Network

  Technical and Operations manager for 30 channel Satellite-delivered 24 hour Music Service developed for Sky LatinAmerica.

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  MTV

  May 1999 - May 2000

  Director of Programming/Director, Network Operations

  • Responsible for all programming elements on MTV Latin America (Long Form andvideo clip program scheduling, promo scheduling, and coordination of commercialinsertion and inventory).• Extensive research experience: programming, perceptual/attitudinal and sales,directing various research projects including: focus and auditorium groups,analysis of results, implementation of strategic plans.• Directed programming teams in three countries that raised ratings to become Top3 cable channel in Mexico and increased ratings over 40% in Argentina from1999-2000 in target demographic (12-34).• Directed Program acquisitions from syndication and entertainment companies, aswell as MTV, VH1 and other networks.• Headed the creation and operational systems of 3 customized feeds for MTVLA:North (Mexico), MTV Argentina and new MTVLA Central (launched Feb 1, 2000)regions. Managed programming and operations staff of 5.• Created systems merging programming operations in Florida, Argentina andMexico with Network Operations on Long Island and Traffic department in NewYork City. Show less

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  CLAXSON

  May 2000 - Dec 2001

  General Manager HTV

  Managed Latin Artist-based music video channel and co-productions with Venevision International. Responsible for budgets, Programming, Marketing, Internet, Production and On-air teams, as well as responsibility for Channel’s share of Corporate Ad Sales and Affiliate Sales efforts in Miami Beach, Mexico and Argentina. Improved on 2000 EBITDA goal by $500,000 in 7 months. Increased distribution in Latin America 16% in 1st and 2ND Q 2001.Headed successful Programming relaunch (September-November 2000) and HTV rebranding (July 2001). HTV marketing and image campaigns won Promax and BDA awards in 2001. Negotiated Program acquisitions and Co-productions with outside production companies. Lead all channel research efforts (programming, perceptual/attitudinal and sales). Extensive input into design and operation of “The Kitchen,” the new Cisneros Network Operations facility on air December 2000, as well as traffic system and on-screen graphics systems. Three direct reports and staff of 10. Show less

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  Zeal Television USA

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Director of Television/Executive Producer

  • Responsible for all aspects of London-based Zeal Television’s production andprogramming operations in the US and Latin America. Extensive interaction withTelevision programming, Sales and Promotion executives and with Musiccompanies in the Americas.• Lead research efforts in US and Latin America into music tastes and popularculture experiences through focus groups, web studies and attitudinal research.• Creator of over 10 years of Accurate music charts (combining Sales, Airplay andPreference rankings) for US Hispanic youth audiences, as well as individual chartsfor these countries: Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Chile.• Executive Producer of successful Pepsi-Cola branded programming airing in US,Puerto Rico, Central America and 10 countries in South America. Extensivecoordination between Pepsi marketing initiatives in the US and South American.Oversaw the creation of content for Pepsi Mundo and Pepsi Musica websites.• Head development of various Zeal-owned formats for US, US Hispanic and PanRegional audiences (Talk, comedy and sports).• Managed the design, bidding and installation of all-digital Zeal TV productionfacility in Miami saving one-third of proposed budget.• Two direct reports and staff of 9. Show less

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  NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

  Head of scheduling (Programming and Promotions).• Relaunched and retargeted Mun2 Television programming and schedules in 2007.• Creation and analysis of audience research projects (focus groups, Telephone andInternet coincidental)• Extensive analysis of Nielsen audience trends in cable.• Extensive input with Telemundo Network producers developing new music andlifestyle programs.• Extensive input with On-Air promotions team and Off-Air Marketing to focuspromotional strategy in support of Programming.• Scheduled all programming elements for channel (Long Form and video clipprogram scheduling, promo scheduling, and coordination of commercial insertionand inventory).• Scheduled all Mun2 VOD content for NBCUNI offering.• Technical leader of team charged with moving operations from Hialeah, FL toNBCUNI Network Operations Centre in Englewood Cliffs NJ in 2008.• Liaison with NBC Universal Legal Department in DC to oversee FCC and otherregulations at the channel.• Created and developed mun2 WWE Quinceanera promotion. Show less Head of scheduling (Programming and Promotions).• Relaunched and retargeted Mun2 Television programming and schedules in 2005.• Launched Telemundo Puerto Rico for US Hispanic in 2005.• Extensive analysis of Nielsen audience trends in cable.• Extensive input with Telemundo Network producers developing new music andlifestyle programs.• Scheduled all programming elements for channel (Long Form and video clipprogram scheduling, promo scheduling, and coordination of commercial insertionand inventory). Show less

  • Sr Director Program Scheduling & Operations

    Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

  • Sr Director Program Scheduling & Operations

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
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  Freelance Producer

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2015

  Producer

  Producer - Public Service 2014 Campaign & January 2014 Presentation Video - Camp Haven Community Shelter, Vero Beach, FLCreating, Developing and Producing Media Properties - Animus EntertainmentGroupCreating and Developing Producing Media Properties - Cheyenne EntertainmentCreating and Producing Radio Format - The Oscillator - Modern Electronica• Post Production Producer - “Aaron Loves New York” for Fox Channels LatinAmerica - 13 episodes• Network Producer - “Despierta America” segments for Home Depot 2012 -24 episodes• Supervising Producer - “Despierta America” segments for Home Depot 2011- 10 episodes• Supervising Producer - “Fanaticos de la NFL” Lead team of 8 to create adetailed reality format for the National Football League - In Development• Development - LA CHICA PERFECTA (Reality).• In the Reality, Talk, Sports, Branded Entertainment and Movie genres.• 360 strategies for brands & events.• Programming and production partnerships with Univision, ESPN, and The VidalPartnership.• www.facebook.com/OscillatorRadio • Both General and Hispanic Market Focus. Show less

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  RCS Sound Software

  Feb 2015 - now

  Engineering Tech Support

  Bilingual Tech Support for Broadcast Software and Hardware from RCS, including NexGen and Zetta software. Advising radio engineers, programmers and talent on setting up, using and troubleshooting installations at radio stations around the hemisphere. Includes Networking, digital audio routing and all operational aspects of digital studio software.