Veronica Rodriguez

Experience

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  McNally Smith College of Music

  Aug 2007 - May 2010

  McKern Studio Complex Student Worker

  Student worker in the McKern Studio Complex while attending McNally Smith College of Music. Managed student studio booking, equipment and instrument checkout, ensured proper usage of recording studio facilities. The McKern Studio Complex consisted of multiple state of the art recording studios and labs which needed to be properly reset after every use.

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  Comedy Central

  Sept 2008 - Sept 2008

  Production Assistant, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

  2 week long internship with The Daily Show with Jon Stewart while the show’s production was in Saint Paul for the Republican National Convention in 2008.

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  CUMULUS MEDIA

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2010

  Audio Engineering Intern

  Internship with KXXR 93x at Cumulus Media. Produced and edited local rock music segment. Edited ad reads by Host Patrick Olsen.

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  Wild Tymes Sports Bar & Grill

  Feb 2010 - Oct 2010

  Live Sound Engineer

  Front of House audio and Monitor Mixes for live music entertainment on the Wild Tymes stage. Often 4-5 bands in one night so very fast turnaround times between bands in a very busy venue that was in close proximity to Xcel Energy Center.

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  IHeartMedia

  May 2011 - Aug 2016

  Assistant Engineer

  · Plan and execute remote broadcasts for all iHeart Media broadcast stations in the Twin Cities.· Helped streamline the recording and mixdown workflow for recording commercials.· Lead the re-design and installation of live performance studio.· Taught audio editing basics to hosts who would record themselves.· Ran live sound (Front of House and Monitor Mixes) for performances by Country and Pop artists that would visit on Radio Promo tours. Artists include Chris Stapleton, Ed Sheeran, The Jonas Brothers, Jennifer Nettles, Becky G, Brothers Osborne and many more.· Created and managed an Engineering Internship program for students to gain studio and remote broadcasts experience for college credit.· I'm proud to say that all the students that I had the pleasure of working with have gone on to successful careers in audio and music. Show less

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  Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC

  May 2011 - Aug 2016

  Senior Broadcast Engineer

  · Planned, and executed all remote broadcasts for the Minnesota Vikings including game broadcasts in NFL stadiums around the country and internationally.· Assisted with studio setup at the Vikings practice facility and trained production staff on using the in-house equipment.· Built trust and clear lines of communication with on-air talent, team staff and front office.· Served as a consultant on the design and layout of the brand new radio booth at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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  NFL Films

  Aug 2011 - Feb 2016

  Sound Recordist

  I captured broadcast audio of all Minnesota Vikings Football broadcasts for NFL Films content use. I do the same for other NFL teams that I freelance engineer for when they are in Minnesota.

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  Gopher Sports Properties

  Oct 2012 - now

  Gopher Sports Broadcast Engineer

  Freelance broadcast engineer for Gopher Football, Basketball and Hockey as needed. Game broadcasts at home and away, as well as some pre-game and mid-week broadcasts.

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  Wild Sound Recording Studio

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2015

  Audio Engineer

  Recording projects from full band sessions to story telling.

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  Minnesota Wild

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2020

  Freelance Game Broadcast Engineer
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  Minnesota Public Radio

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2021

  Technical Director

  · Worked on all things audio for all 3 of broadcast services. MPR News, YourClassical MPR and The Current.· Crucial part of planning, production and execution of projects from Live Radio Events to Podcasts· Built relationships with Marketing, Distribution, Finance, HR, Fundraising and Traffic.· Sought out opportunities to build my leadership and management skills and was selected to participate in APMG's Emerging Leaders Program.· Project Managed the disaster recovery plan for MPR News as well as Radio Camp for high school students.· Video streaming and recording of live studio events, interviews and concerts.· Served as Lead Technology Trainer for new and existing staff.· Treasurer of MPR's Inclusion Council Leadership Team. Show less

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  NBC Sports

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2016

  Radio Broadcast Engineer

  On-Site audio engineer for Mike Florio's Pro Football Talk at US Bank Stadium.

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  Sirius XM Radio Inc.

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Freelance locally in the Twin Cities for and Sirius XM events like Vikings Training Camp, Somerset Music Festival and Super Bowl LII. On-site audio engineer and coordinator for Super Bowl LII coverage at the Mall of America.

  • Freelance Broadcast Engineer

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2021

  • Superbowl Coverage Radio Engineer

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
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  Portland Timbers & Thorns FC

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2019

  Broadcast Audio Engineer

  Radio broadcast audio for the Portland Timbers FC vs the Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field for the 2019 Inaugural Season.

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  Fork Films

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Audio Engineer for All Ears with Abigail Disney Podcast

  Audio mixer for the All Ears Podcast with Abigail Disney.

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  Lemonada Media

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  Audio Engineer

  · Audio Engineer/Mixer for a diverse slate of shows as part of a collaborative production team.· Involved in all parts of the show creation from development to publish.· Assist in defining a sonic identity for the show, creative direction and topic brainstorming.· Train hosts and Show Producers on recording equipment and troubleshoot when needed.

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  Seattle Seahawks

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  Radio Broadcast Producer/Engineer

  Game broadcast engineer/producer at US Bank Stadium.

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  Pittsburgh Steelers

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2021

  Broadcast Engineer/Producer On-Site

  On-Site Producer/Engineer for Pittsburgh Steelers Radio at US Bank Stadium

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  Spotify

  May 2022 - Jun 2023

  · Lead a dynamic and talented team of Audio Engineers, Composers, Sound Designers and Music Supervisors.· Managed scheduling and assignments of full-time and contract team members.· Sought out development opportunities for the team and helped build road maps to achieve their goals.· Worked cross-functionally with production teams to strategize project needs and creative direction.· Created lines of communication and partnerships with teams across Spotify to find creative ways to be innovative and efficient in our projects.· Served as a voice creating new show ideas, direction, sonic identity and purpose with the goal of the best and highest quality product possible.· Worked closely with the Rights and Clearances team to ensure the IP created by my composers were protected and to license music when requested.· Managed Technology budget for full-time team as well as a roster of freelancers and other vendors.· Led the Equity team which strived for inclusion and accountability in the workplace.· Prioritized my development by enrolling and participating in a weeklong intensive Leadership training at Spotify, facilitated by Lorensberg to continue growing my leadership and mentorship skills. Show less

  • Head of Post Production, Gimlet

    Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Deputy Head of Post Production, Gimlet

    May 2022 - Oct 2022
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  Lemonada Media

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Audio Engineer, V Interesting with V Spehar

  Mixing weekly episodes of V Interesting with an amazingly fun, collaborative and talented production team!

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  Minnesota Public Radio

  Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

  Trainer and Audio Engineer

  Creating a comprehensive training program for Classical MPR producers and Hosts.

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  Center for Broadcast Journalism

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2023

  Audio Basics Workshop Presenter

  Lead an inclusive and accessible workshop on Audio Recording Basics with a wonderful group of journalists and content creators to guide through equipment ideas, recording best practices and audio capture.

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  Wealthsimple

  Sept 2023 - Jun 2024

  Technical Director, TLDR Podcast

  I assisted in the development and logistics to create the TLDR Podcast for Wealthsimple Financial Services with a highly collaborative creative and talent team. Following a piloting and revision stage, the show had a successful launch at the beginning of November and I now edit and mix weekly episodes of TLDR.

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  Detroit Lions

  Dec 2023 - Oct 2024

  Broadcast Engineer and Producer

  Seasonal as needed when the Lions play the Vikings in Minnesota. I manage pre-game logistics planning and equipment setup and I engineered and produced the live radio game broadcast at US Bank Stadium. One of which was Christmas Eve 2023 when The Lions won the NFC North Division for the first time in 30 years.

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  Bloomberg News

  Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

  Audio Engineer, The Big Take

  I work with Bloomberg’s The Big Take Podcast production team to mix and edit episodes once a week. This show is a daily production and requires fast turnarounds and clear communication at all times.

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  Bigger Picture/Possible.US LLC

  Mar 2024 - Jun 2024

  Post-Production Manager and Technical Producer

  · Involved in creative development of the flagship show "Need a Lift?" with Tim Shriver.· Created and implemented workflows and documentation for the entire production life cycle of show episodes and seasons.· Managed decision making and budget allocation on technology, hardware and software needs.· Worked with Music Producers and Executives from Big Machine Records in Nashville to coordinate the musical needs and recording session for the show's theme music and custom library.

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  Rutgers University

  Mar 2024 - Mar 2024

  Broadcast Engineer (Tournament)

  I managed pre-game logistics planning, equipment setup and I engineered the live radio game broadcast for the Rutgers Women’s Basketball team in the TIAA Tournament at Target Center.

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  Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.

  Apr 2024 - now

  Remote Audio Engineer (Intermittent)

  Part-time intermittent

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  University of Michigan

  Apr 2024 - May 2024

  Broadcast Engineer (Tournament)

  Broadcast Engineer for the Michigan Wolverines Men's Hockey team at the Frozen Four tournament played at the Excel Energy Center.

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  IHeartMedia

  Apr 2024 - now

  Fill-In Audio Engineer (Intermittent)

  Fill-in audio engineer for Live Music Performances and remote broadcasts as needed.

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  Minnesota Lynx

  May 2024 - now

  Broadcast Engineer (Seasonal)

  One of a team of radio broadcast audio engineers for Timberwolves game broadcasts. Such a pleasure to work with play by play voice of the Lynx, Wendell Epps!

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  American Public Media Group

  Jun 2024 - now

  Manager, Digital Publishing Systems

  · Oversee digital and broadcast underwriting media production process.· Work closely with Sales, Distribution and CDN Partners to ensure smooth campaign and asset management.· Manage the Traffic team, which is responsible for scheduling underwriting and promo spots for broadcast as well as auditing all underwriter scripts for FCC compliance.· Currently creating a complete overhaul of the existing workflows in production to streamline and automate much of those processes and increase visibility of the ad and promo full life cycle to stakeholders.· Broadcast Systems and Digital Platforms administrator.· Assist with management and maintenance of streams and digital distribution feeds.· Collaborate in projects with cross-functional teams to seek out new systems, applications and opportunities to reach organizational objectives. Show less

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  Minnesota Timberwolves

  Nov 2024 - now

  Broadcast Engineer (Seasonal)

  One of a team of radio broadcast audio engineers for Timberwolves game broadcasts.

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  Miami HEAT

  Nov 2024 - Nov 2024

  Spanish Radio Broadcast Engineer (Single Game)

  Single-game broadcast audio engineer for Miami Heat visiting radio team at Target Center when they were here to play the Timberwolves. Wonderful working with announcer José Pañeda on the call.

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  Houston Rockets

  Nov 2024 - Nov 2024

  Spanish Radio Broadcast Engineer

  Single-game broadcast audio engineer for Houston Rockets visiting radio team at Target Center when they were here to play the Timberwolves. Wonderful working with announcer Adrian Chavarria on the call.

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  Sacramento Kings

  Feb 2025 - Feb 2025

  Visiting Radio Broadcast Engineer

  Single-game broadcast audio engineer for the Sacramento Kings visiting radio team at Target Center when they were here to play the Timberwolves. Lovely working with announcer Gary "The G-Man" Gerould on the call.