Tom Erickson

Experience

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  Clear Channel

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Intern, Promotions, On-Air
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  Warren Miller Entertainment

  Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  Intern

  Assisted in the creation of television pilots for the program development department. Jobs included script writing, log/capture, editing, and more.

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  Public News Service

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2008

  RSS Copyeditor

  Created AP-Style news articles using radio script and then posted them to an RSS feed.

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  TCE Digital Staffing LLC

  Dec 2007 - Jun 2016

  Videographer and Video Editor

  Wrote, captured and edited multiple projects for a range of companies, from small non-profit to large-scale corporations.

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  Data Connect Corporation

  Feb 2009 - Mar 2013

  Private Contractor

  Assisted in setting up, maintaining, and shutting down temporary wireless computer networks, servers, and point-of-sales units for large-scale client trade shows.

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  Encompass Digital Media, Inc.

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

  Broadcast Coordinator for the NFL Network and Root SportsWorking experience with live and server playout on multiple automation systems; including Sundance, Harris and ICE.Daily setup, building and QC'ing of Playlists. Operator for live, high-pressure, high-profile NFL and Root (Fox Sports) programming. Working knowledge of multiple spot-retrieval software systems, including DG Spotbox, Extreme Reach and Javelin. Flipped dozens of spots a day using Carbon Coder. Aggressive monitoring of network transmissions for quality control. Ingest and QC of broadcast material into multiple server systems. Operate routers, patch bays, waveform monitors, Vector scopes and encoding equipment. Trim programming and enter timing information into Server Database. Track materials for air on a daily basis.Maintain traffic and/or library database. Knowledge of internal tracking systems.

  • Broadcast Coordinator

    Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Junior Master Control Operator

    Aug 2011 - Oct 2012
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  KWQC TV-6 News

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  Director and Technical Media Operator for KWQC & KLJB

  -Directed rotating afternoon newscasts for NBC and Fox affiliate. -Conceptualized and created customized mixed-effects and automation using Ross Overdrive. -Created and implemented fully automated broadcast for Fox affiliate. -Performed all Master Control duties including programming, live-events, ingest, and QC. -Set up and maintained all studio equipment. -Created customized graphics for air. -When not directing, rotated to audio, prompter, or camera for live newscast. -Worked on local lifestyle show in all capacities. Show less

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  WSAV-TV

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

  Director

  -Managed team of anchors, reporters, video photogs, producers, and technical directors-Directed Savannah NBC affiliate’s 2.5 hour morning news with full creative control. -Directed live daily cut-ins for Today (NBC). -Set up and maintained all studio equipment. -Served as fill-in Director for noon daily lifestyle show. -Conceptualized and created customized mixed-effects and automation for newscast and noon magazine talk show using Grass Valley Ignite. -Worked continuously with team to improve our broadcast’s value to the community. Show less

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  Encompass Digital Media, Inc.

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2021

  Operations Supervisor for CBS O&O Stations (As well as CW)Supervised 14 Operators daily. Pivot Operator trusted to run any programming, any time for all of CBS' owned and operated stations.

  • CBS Hub Operations Supervisor

    Sept 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Pivot Operator

    Mar 2018 - Sept 2020
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  Warner Bros. Discovery

  Dec 2021 - now

  • Transmission Maintenance Engineer

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Video Operator Supervisor

    Dec 2021 - Aug 2023