Thomas Kilgore has over 20 years of experience in television broadcasting as a master control operator and technician. He has strong computer, electronics, and production skills from coordinating broadcasts. His past roles required accuracy under pressure without direct supervision. Recently he has taken classes in computer information systems and is studying for CompTIA certifications to expand his technical abilities.
1. Thomas Kilgore
655 Front Street Enola, PA 17025
717-817-4423 whtom9@msn.com
Summary
I have worked as a technician for over 20 years in the television broadcasting industry. Possess solid
computer and electronics skills. My responsibilities in Master Control required me to coordinate with all
station departments during the broadcast day. After my station was sold to another corporation, Master
Control was relocated to South Carolina. Since then I have taken classes at Harrisburg Area Community
College for computer information systems and studying online classes for CompTIA A+ and Network+. My
work background has provided me with a broad set of skills.
Skills
• Knowledge of television production, including policies and practices.
• Ability to perform with accuracy while under pressure and without direct supervision.
• Ability to work within a strict deadline.
• Computer and communications skills.
Experience
WHTM-ABC27, Harrisburg, PA 1996 to 2015
Master Control Operator
• Performed duties of live master control operator in a fast paced environment.
• Generate and execute play lists on automation system.
• Monitor syndicated shows to air in its entirety as well as paid commercial content within shows.
• Perform quality control on network transmission via transmitter and broadcast signal readings.
• Monitor Closed Captioning for accuracy.
• Creating Amber Alert, Programming changes or breaking news crawls when needed.
• Submit a shift report detailing on-air activity (errors or discrepancies encountered, etc.)
• Work closely with engineers to rapidly troubleshoot and fix interruptions or signal in live feeds,
playback errors in recorded media or any other technical problems.
• Manage the recording and automatic ingestion of feeds for syndicated programming (via satellites,
PitchBlue and Pathfire servers) and prepare them for air.
• Coordinate and setup of microwave or satellite news remotes.
Kilgore Sign Co., Mechanicsburg, PA 1989 to 1996
Sign Fabricator
• Read job orders and inspect scale blueprints to determine work procedures and materials required.
• Apply coatings, such as paint, vinyl, gold leaf or ink, to protect or decorate, using spray guns, pens, or
brushes.
• Build electric signs requiring skills in sheet metal and steel work, such as welding, sheet metal breaks
and industrial shears.
• Setup and operate machines, including power saws, tenoners, plainers, molders, or shapers, to cut,
mold, or shape wood stock or wood substitutes.
• Electrical wiring.
• Sign crane operation and maintenance.
WHTM-ABC27, Harrisburg, PA 1983 to 1989
2. Master Control Operator
Education
Associate of Science, Electronics, Minor:
Electronics Institute, Inc., Harrisburg, PA
Certificate, Computer Information Systems, Minor: 2015
Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA
Licenses
• 1st Class FCC Radiotelephone License, Federal Communications Commission
