Susan Conner

Experience

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  College Of St Scholastica

  Sept 1998 - Dec 2003

  Lab TA/Team Leader

  Started as a Computer Consultant, promoted to Team Leader after two years.Provided support for technology needs on Help Desk. Assigned tasks to 20 direct reports. Trained students in several 45minute workshops on topics of: File Management, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Mac and Networking Basics.

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  WDIO/WIRT-TV

  May 2003 - Sept 2006

  Production Assistant

  Worked on three camera sets. Teleprompter, Floor Directing, TV Camera Operator, GPX Operator II, Audio Operator, Tech Direction for Good Morning Northland and Eyewitness News

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  12 KTRV

  Feb 2008 - May 2013

  Promoted to full-time MC Operator. Monitored broadcast signal, mantained FCC Operations log, Ingested and prepared programming, commercial spots and paid programming. Other duties as assigned Assisted as weekend Director (and MC operator), managed studio crew. Created and coordianted graphics for evening newscasts. Crew duties included teleprompter, CG, audio, camera operations. Other duties as assigned.

  • Master Control Operator

    Jun 2011 - May 2013

  • Studio Crew, Technical Director

    Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
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  Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc.

  May 2013 - May 2022

  Technical Operations Supervisor & Master Control Hub Engineer

  Master control duties include monitoring signal on 30 stations, keeping to fcc regulations, cc, live programming, syndication and commercial ingest. Engineering duties as assigned, including repairs and maintenance, IT support, etc.Position upgraded to MCO Hub Manager in June 2015. Duties included Hiring a team for the newly-built-out Master Control Hub. At the completion of the buildout, the hub covered five DMA's and 27 streams of air (nine primary call-letters and their associated subchannels). Handled employee scheduling, Engineering duties, and operational tasks.In April of 2016, reassigned to MCO Hub Supervisor and Maintenance Engineer. Duties became more to the technical side of the hub operation. Primary function is technical support for the master control hub. regular fill-in for engineering shifts, and engineering duties regarding upkeep and maintenance of the hub. often the primary point of contact for hub things technical. I have remote access to many systems to offer off-site support if needed. the day-to-day varies.Currently studying for SBE Certifications:Received SBE CTO Certification in August, 2017. Now working towards CBT and CBNT. Show less

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  Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

  Mar 2022 - now

  Assistant Manager of Operations

  • Developed and maintain a comprehensive 400-page operations manual for MCO's and Shift leads, enhancing training efficiency.• Acted as a backup for Master Control, ensuring seamless operations and maintaining active skills.• Provided remote support to the Hub when required, showcasing adaptability and dedication to the team.