1. KENNETH MONSON
1100 Grand Ave Apt 206A, Schofield, WI 54476 | 651.231.1613 | ken_monson@yahoo.com
MEDIA PRODUCTION PROFESSIONAL
M E D I A B R O A D C A S T I N G | T E C H N I C A L D I R E C T I O N
 Highly skilled and innovative Media Production Professional with 7 years of experience in media broadcasting,
technical direction, pre and post production, and graphics design for dynamic and high-pressured television
production industry
 Outstanding leadership and expertise in ensuring smooth transmission of live broadcasts, on-air talent cues,
direction of field feeds, accuracy of graphic content and design, and editing of news stories and prepackaged videos
 Solid record of producing and directing television news broadcasting, live telethons, sporting events, and nominated
for WBA awards for variety of shows
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with teams and talents during television
broadcasts and active participation in post-production meetings and reviews for recommending further
improvements
 Seasoned broadcasting professional, committed to high standards, seeking to leverage skills and expertise in media
production roles, to meet organizational challenges and advance goals for mutual development and growth
 Newscasts/Editing  Pre/Post Production  Broadcasts Reviews/Analysis
 Live Broadcasts/Transmission  Online News Management  Graphics Design
 Video Archiving  Content Improvements  Technical Direction
MEDIA PRODUCTION / DIRECTION EXPERIENCE
 Technical Management : Set up cameras before live broadcasts, and ensure proper functioning of all equipment
 Live Transmission : Cue on air talent and communicate changes to talent during broadcasts, direct live shot feeds
from field, and communicate with Master Control Operator to ensure seamless production
 Contingency Planning : Preview video and graphic content for accuracy, respond quickly to last-minute changes,
and establish contingency plans
 News Broadcasts : Run news reports and pre-packaged videos during news casts, pre-code half-hour news
broadcasts with Producers, and clip and post story videos for online news content
 Video Archiving : Perform archiving for daily broadcasts
 Pre-Production : Participate in pre-production meetings to prepare for upcoming broadcasts
 Post-Production : Participate in post-production meetings to review broadcast content and make
recommendations for improvements in future broadcasts

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MASTER CONTROL EXPERIENCE
 Graphics Design : Designed and ran graphics with Technical Director for news broadcasts
 Technical Troubleshooting : Performed troubleshooting of technical issues that arise during broadcasts,
controlled audio levels , and communicated with Producer during local broadcasts to ensure accuracy of live time
outs
 News Editing : Reviewed news stories for editing prior to airing, and received and edited breaks
 Administrative Coordination : Maintained daily log and weekly and monthly records, managed EAS testing, and
record local broadcast for archives
 Camerawork : Filmed live footage at fairs, sporting events, yearly Jingle Bells telethon, and live reporting in field
 Technical Direction : Acted as Master Control Operator and Technical Director for yearly Jingle Bells Telethon
 Telethon Coordination : Wrote and ran crawls for donations, managed donation phone number and totals,
designed and initiated lower third graphics for acts and hosts, and coordinated switches between KSTP and KSAX
during telethon
WORK HISTORY
WSAW-TV, TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER, Wausau, WI 2012-Present
KSAX-TV, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, Alexandria, MN 2011-2012
KSAX-TV, MASTER CONTROL, Alexandria, MN 2008-2011
EDUCATION
Associates of Applied Sciences in Television Production, GPA 3.7, Brown College, Mendota Heights, MN, 2006-2007
Internship, Winter Graduation Ceremony Director, Town Square Television, 2007
Internship, Live Event 3-Camera Shoot for High School Sporting Events, Town Square Television, 2007
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
iNews Script Writing Software :
Anvato Online Video Editor ♦Clickability Web Posting Program ♦ ROSS Overdrive Directing Program
Simultaneous use of multiple monitors (up to 30 video sources at a time) ♦ TVU Backpack for Live Video Feeds
Pro-bell/Snell Router System ♦ 360 Systems Image Server 2000
Pinnacle Deko Graphics System (Hardware & Software) ♦ Grass Valley Model 2200 Production Switcher
Grass Valley Master 21 Master Control System ♦ Grass Valley Profile PDR 200 Video File Server
Yamaha Olv Mixer ♦ Canon XLH1 Camera ♦ Remote ENG Vehicle ♦ AP ENPS Program ♦ Trinity Graphics System
Beta, VHS, DV & File Based Video ♦ Viz TrioGraphics System ♦ Studio Lights& Tripods
Microsoft Word ♦ Microsoft Excel ♦ Adobe Photoshop CS3 ♦ Adobe Image Ready CS3 ♦ Adobe Illustrator CS3
Pinnacle Studios 9 ♦ Avid Xpress Pro vers ♦ 4.5, Web Design