Kati Braswell

Cancelled due to Covid-19.

A1/A2 of live streams

Organize launch authorizations and perform blackout-related activity and responsibilities for MLB Network and NHL Network– primary internal liaison and external communicator to affiliates Manage and coordinate technical distribution of Strike Zone Oversee planning, distribution and reporting of MLB Network and NHL Network VOD products Project manage current processes and new processes for blackout implementation on digital and virtual platforms Ensure distribution of MLB Network and NHL Network across contracted league and club hotels nationwide Serve as primary affiliate liaison to external delivery and transmission partners (e.g. Comcast Wholesale, Encompass, Vubiquity, etc.) Prepare all daily and weekly affiliate blackout communication Prepare team territory lists for distribution to NOC Supervisors Prepare bonus coverage charts and notifications Create and maintain team territory maps Manage bonus coverage re-tunes with external affiliated MVPDs and internal contacts (Operations and NOC Supervisors) Attend Conditions meetings, work with NOC Director to write and communicate daily plans for Master Control operators Assist or provide backup to NOC Supervisor for re-tunes of IRDs on game days Support CP or producer on blackout rules for bonus coverage and regionalization Review all VimBiz reports for blackout, headend signal or affiliate issues Follow-up calls with headend techs and engineers at the systems and regional offices Follow up on blackout discrepancies – gather information for management and troubleshoot when necessary. Resident expert on TV Everywhere and emerging technologies as used in the industry to executive team when necessary Answer general questions from affiliate sales hotline Provide backup to technical hotline

Ensure all breaks, billboards, and ENG packages were scheduled properly for air during broadcast.

After spending a season with the SEC Primetime crew, I was offered a more complex live show where I provided direct aid to our Technical Manager and Operations Producer. My weekly duties included talent coordination, catering and facility bookings, firsthand management and staffing of 32 utilities and runners, provision for our 22 core technicians’ on-site needs, and vigorous SPSG safety checks. It was my responsibility to maintain inventory of weekly equipment and shipments. I developed technical broadcasting skills by helping with video planning, fax, weekly transmission, and tech book development.