Mark Rich has over 20 years of experience in network operations and media management. He has held several leadership roles at NBC Universal, where he managed teams of over 25 people and oversaw the operations of 9 national cable channels and 14 international channels. Most recently, he coordinated the transition of several channels to file-based delivery and the relocation of broadcast operations centers. He has expertise in broadcast automation systems, video servers, routing systems, and project and resource management.

1. Mark Rich
8871 Burton Way #102  Los Angeles, CA 90048
(213) 792-0073  mrnetop@icloud.com
Operations Manager
Results-oriented, hands-on Network Operations / Master Control Manager with over 20 years of
experience leading high-performing teams in network broadcasting and media operations.
Comprehensive background in network operations and managing teams in fast-paced environments.
Experienced in both domestic and international programming. Recognized as a skilled team builder who
mentors and motivates staff to outperform business objectives. Detailed knowledge of end-to-end
broadcast operations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Media Operations  Network Broadcast Operations  Project Management
Team Leadership & Development  Resource Management  On-Demand Programming Delivery
Harris Automation Systems  Miranda iTX  SeaChange and Omneon Servers
VizRT and Evertz Router Systems  MS Office
EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
NBC UNIVERSAL 1995 – 2015
Formerly Comcast Entertainment Group / E! Entertainment Television
Media Support Manager  2013 – 2015
Moved into this key position with West Coast Media Operations (WCMO) to convert
E!/Style(Esquire)/G4 to a file delivery based operation. Liaised between the West Coast Media
Operations and Network Operations teams to ensure a smooth transition and conversion.
 Coordinated delivery of all programming to Network as files from WCMO. Worked with team to
convert all local and outside agency programming delivered to WCMO as files for QC and
processing.
 Converted the remaining spot deliveries and all promos from tape to files. Transitioned all spot
deliveries to come from NBC’s centralized location at Englewood Cliffs.
 Key member of the team leading the relocation of national broadcast operations to Englewood
Cliffs and international operations to Denver.
 Maintained SANs, ensuring the files are purged or archived.
Senior Manager Network Operations  2007 – 2013
Network Operations Manager  2000 – 2007
Network Operations Supervisor  1997 – 2000
Scheduled, trained, counseled, and mentored a staff of over 25 broadcast professionals for a fast-paced
24-hour network operations/master control department generating the signal for 9 nationally televised
on-air cable channels and 14 international channels. Ran day-to-day operations, ingest, and maintained
compliance with technical requirements.
 2005 Spotlight Award winner.
 Departmental point of contact for Traffic, Promo, Design and Engineering teams.
 Identified and implemented new equipment, and streamlined operations procedures. Created
and maintained procedure book for the new Network Control room.
 Coordinated operations procedures for all domestic live shows.
 Played an essential role in planning and coordinating two facility moves.
 Implemented and standardized the operation of digital file servers and broadcast automation
equipment.
 Identified and solved operational issues.

2. MARK RICH Resume, Page 2
E! ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION 1995 – 1997
Network Operator
Oversaw program and commercial playback for this national cable network, including live programming.
 Managed a commercial database and operated all video, station automation, and commercial
insertion equipment.
 Maintained technical standards and verified daily logs.
PLAYBOY ENTERTAINMENT 1993 – 1994
Freelance Video Tape Operator  Oct 1993 – Oct 1994
Video Tape Operator  Jan 1993 – Oct 1994
 Served as second-shift point person for all in-house dubs.
 Conducted inter-format dubbing, logging, system troubleshooting, editing, and tape vault
organization.
EDUCATION
Broadcast Major, Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA