Leon Smith is a dedicated media professional with over six years of experience in broadcast and post-production. He currently works as a Transmission Controller at Discovery Communications, where he is responsible for scheduled playout of transmission streams and live continuity announcements. Smith also has experience as a QCA & Encode Operator and Media Operations Librarian. He recently completed an Avid MC 101 editing course and is looking to move into an editing role.

1. Leon Smith
9 Park Cottages, TW1 3EQ
+447801 203 380/ leonbsmith81@gmail.com
uk.linkedin.com/in/smithleon/
Profile
I am a dedicated and hard-working media professional with more than six years’
experience in Broadcast/Post Production. I have a creative flare and I thrive under
pressure. I have extensive technical and operational knowledge and I am keen to use
my wide range of skills to move onto the next phase of my career as an editor. I have
recently completed an Avid MC 101 editing course.
Professional Experience
Transmission Controller, Discovery Communications. February 2011 – Present.
 Integral part of operation team at London Media Centre.
 In charge of scheduled play out of 12 multilingual transmission streams across
different regions.
 Confident in live transmission scenarios.
 In depth understanding of transmission technologies and broadcast operations.
 Responsible for delivery and high standard of live voiceover continuity
announcements.
 Thrive under pressure and tight deadlines.
QCA & Encode Operator, Discovery Communications. January 2010 – February
2011.
 In charge of accurate encode, quality control and assessment of all materials into
archive before broadcast.
 Responsible for standard and preparation of audio files.
 Acting Lead Operator: extra responsibilities on top of my normal workload - managed
a team, organised workload of department, offered advice to peers.
 Adept at managing my own workload, while still being a team player.
 Confident under pressure dealing with continuous requests from range of
department.
Media Operations Librarian, Ascent Media July 2008 – January 2010.
 First role in broadcast media environment.
 In charge of coordinating the storage, preparation and delivery of both tape and file
based materials.
 Accurate cataloging using Xytech.
 Created file based workflows and supplied correct materials to the QCA & Encode
department.
 Verified media status within the transmission system and sourced any outstanding
materials.
 Integral to developing effective working relationships with internal and external
contacts.

2. Education and Qualifications
VET
Avid MC 101 Editing Essentials
2014
University of Plymouth
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sound and Music Production
2007 – 2008
University of Teesside
HND, Music Technology
2003 – 2005
Additional Skills
 Broadcast software and hardware including:
Omnibus, Omneon, Evertz, Pixel Power and Trans Media Dynamics.
 Recording practices and production techniques together.
 Insight into acoustics and electronics.
 Live sound engineering experience.
Hobbies and Interests
 Fitness: gym and cycling. I enjoy mountain biking - exploring new trails, from the
Surrey Hills to Austria.
 Video Editing: shadowing editors, editing in spare time and attending editing courses.
Personal Information
 08.12.1981
 Nationality: British
 Clean Driving Licence
Referees
Kieran Stanley
Transmission Supervisor – Discovery Communications
kieran_stanley@discovery.com
Gauthier Lafond
Edit Supervisor – Discovery Communications
gauthier_lafond@discovery.com