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Juan Salazar

Winfield

Summary

Dynamic Technical Manager with extensive experience at NewsNation, excelling in live production management and technical troubleshooting. Proven track record in optimizing transmission workflows and enhancing team collaboration. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to achieve seamless operations and deliver high-quality broadcasts. Strong interpersonal communication skills drive successful guest coordination and issue resolution.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Manager

NewsNation
07.2024 - Current
  • Manage the day-to-day technical and engineering requirements associated with assigned network productions within Chicago studios and control rooms
  • Monitor live shots activity and live guest transmissions
  • Identify and alert production personnel to issues
  • Support the studio and control room environments while overseeing transmission workflows
  • Establish and maintain a prominent and proactive control room/studio presence to best ensure smooth technical operations
  • Report on a daily basis on outlining assignment details, technical irregularities, actions taken, and recommendations for follow up
  • Work with Production & Guest Booking personnel in readying live shot transmissions for air and in studio appearance needs
  • Work closely with Engineering group in identifying technical needs related to all NewsNation control room and studio facilities

Video Editor/Motion Graphics

Apostolic Faith Church
Chicago
06.2014 - Current
  • Video Editing, Motion graphics
  • Edited video content for church services and events using professional software.
  • Collaborated with ministry leaders to ensure accurate portrayal of messages.
  • Reviewed footage to select optimal clips for final production.
  • Managed project timelines to meet editing deadlines efficiently.
  • Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
  • Implemented visual effects, animation, color correction techniques, and audio mixing to enhance the overall quality of videos.

News Director/Video Editor

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Chicago
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Directed news coverage at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
  • Oversaw the production of high-quality news broadcasts
  • Edited video content for various programming formats
  • Collaborated with producers and directors to ensure creative vision alignment.
  • Reviewed footage to select the best takes for final production approval.

Technical Director

Univision Communications Inc.
Greater Chicago Area
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Monitoring the technical aspects of all video sources - gain levels, chroma phase, synchtiming, etc.
  • Ensuring all vision sources are maintained at 'broadcast quality'.
  • Working off of an automated system, ELC Control System.

Video Producer - Motion Graphics

Wheaton Bible Church- Iglesia del Pueblo
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Video Production, Camera Work, Editing. Motion Graphics.

Intern-Assistant Producer

WYCC PBS Chicago
02.2015 - 05.2015
  • Transcribing, Live Video, Assistant Producer, Live Show Production, Talent Coordinator

Web Content Specialist

Moody Bible Institute
01.2013 - 10.2014
  • Web Content Specialist, Social Media

Bilingual Receptionist

Outreach Community Ministries
03.2013 - 10.2013
  • Translation, Clerical Work

Production Crew

Resolution Digital Studios
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Production Crew, Talent Coordinator, Assistant Producer

Production Line Team Leader

Cornelious Inc
Bensenville
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Supervised production line operations to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Trained new team members on safety protocols and equipment use.
  • Coordinated daily tasks to meet production schedules and deadlines.
  • Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards.
  • Facilitated communication between team members and management.
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure optimal performance.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
  • Resolved employee concerns to maintain a positive work environment.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Marketing

Judson University
Elgin, IL
01.2021

Bachelors - Directing/Producing in Television

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2017

Associate - Applied Science Television Production

College Of DuPage Community College
Glen Ellyn, IL
01.2012

Skills

  • Product Management
  • Operations management
  • Live production management
  • Post-production editing
  • Transmission workflows
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Issue resolution
  • Guest coordination
  • Workflow optimization
  • IT team collaboration
  • Technical system improvements
  • Technical leadership
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Building

Certification

Tv Production

Personal Information

Title: Content Editor/Creator

Affiliations

  • Performace musical artist since the age of 12

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Manager

NewsNation
07.2024 - Current

News Director/Video Editor

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
08.2021 - 06.2024

Technical Director

Univision Communications Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2021

Intern-Assistant Producer

WYCC PBS Chicago
02.2015 - 05.2015

Video Producer - Motion Graphics

Wheaton Bible Church- Iglesia del Pueblo
01.2015 - 01.2017

Video Editor/Motion Graphics

Apostolic Faith Church
06.2014 - Current

Bilingual Receptionist

Outreach Community Ministries
03.2013 - 10.2013

Production Crew

Resolution Digital Studios
02.2013 - 06.2013

Web Content Specialist

Moody Bible Institute
01.2013 - 10.2014

Production Line Team Leader

Cornelious Inc
01.2009 - 01.2010

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Marketing

Judson University

Bachelors - Directing/Producing in Television

Columbia College Chicago

Associate - Applied Science Television Production

College Of DuPage Community College

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