Jonathan W. Pike

January 2012 - Current Master Control Operator C-SPAN | Washington, DC

Oversee 24/7 live broadcast operations for multiple national television networks, maintaining 99.9% uptime and regulatory compliance. • Coordinate and monitor satellite uplinks, microwave feeds, and fiber transmissions, troubleshooting real-time issues to ensure seamless live coverage. • Partner with production teams to manage live shots in the field, supporting political events, congressional hearings, and breaking news coverage. • Review and adjust closed captioning and transmitter performance to maintain accessibility and signal quality. • Collaborate with editors and graphic designers, integrating Chyron graphics and Adobe Premiere content into live programming. • • Proficient in Florical and Crispin systems.

2002 - Dec 2011 Production Assistant & Master Control Operator Fort Myers Broadcasting / WINK-TV | Fort Myers, FL

• Operated studio cameras and assisted with live newscasts. Directed floor operations, coordinated cues, and ensured smooth transitions during broadcasts. • Served as audio operator and CG operator (Chyron), producing live on-air news graphics. • • Conducted satellite uplink operations. Experienced with newsroom systems: iNews, ENPS, Dalet Galaxy, Florical and Crispin systems. • Proficient in Chyron Infinit/Lyric for on-air graphics (lower thirds, fullscreens, OTS graphics, and fullscreen animations).