I am a Multimedia Production Specialist with extensive experience across webcast and live events, combining hands-on technical skill with strong procedural discipline to deliver reliable broadcasts. I embrace new technology, enjoy cross-functional collaboration, and take pride in mentoring staff, configuring virtual sets, operating robotic cameras, and ensuring streams are archived and accessible to audiences.

Michael S Kalski

I am a Multimedia Production Specialist with extensive experience across webcast and live events, combining hands-on technical skill with strong procedural discipline to deliver reliable broadcasts. I embrace new technology, enjoy cross-functional collaboration, and take pride in mentoring staff, configuring virtual sets, operating robotic cameras, and ensuring streams are archived and accessible to audiences.

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I am a Multimedia Production Specialist with extensive experience across webcast and live events, combining hands-on technical skill with strong procedural discipline to deliver reliable broadcasts.

I embrace new technology, enjoy cross-functional collaboration, and take pride in mentoring staff, configuring virtual sets, operating robotic cameras, and ensuring streams are archived and accessible to audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Multimedia Specialist at City of Dallas
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Prepare live meeting spaces and events for internet meetings using WebEx. Oversee all in-person meetings at the City of Dallas’ Fair Park Multimedia Center. Supervise and technical direct all studio productions, ensuring proper staffing and functioning equipment. Certify that broadcasts are working and archived. Program and operate the studio's robotic cameras, set up Ross virtual studio software and cameras for productions using virtual sets, create and edit graphics, direct City Council meetings for broadcast and streaming, coordinate A/V for outside press and press conferences, transport equipment to remote locations, and record/edit video footage. Assisted in the launch of the city’s new broadcast facility at Fair Park.
Broadcast Director at AT&T University – BOCK TECHNOLOGIES
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Direct daily broadcasts of AT&T Virtual Studios training seminars to employees using Zoom. Coordinate with presenters to ensure high-quality visuals, use broadcast management systems to emphasize the intended educational focus, collaborate with AT&T University designers and instructors to prepare broadcast content, and edit lesson videos with Adobe Creative Suite. Created graphical templates used across studio productions and piloted new lesson broadcasts to optimize viewer understanding.
Broadcast Operations | Engineering Department at WNED-TV | PBS
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2018
Direct on-air presentations for local and national PBS productions using Ross Vision HD switcher. Oversee ingestion of legacy programming and field video recordings into the digital library. Set up and operate A/V equipment for studio presentations and client studio rentals. Ensure library materials are metadata-complete for distribution. Knowledge of Telestream Wirecast for online and social media broadcasts. Facilitate media/file transfers and operate multi-channel play-out automation while adhering to FCC and EAS guidelines.
Broadcast Engineer | Engineering Department at WKBW-TV | ABC
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2008
Drove planning, coordination, and directing for studio-based, live, and remote broadcast engineering. Partnered with Engineering, IT, and Production to implement technical aspects of programming. Led control room, studio, and audio board operations for live programming and newscasts. Oversaw camera operation, floor direction, and live ENG activities. Served as Chyron Graphics Operator when needed. Set up microwave and satellite feeds for news and programming.
Video Engineer | Video Library Department at ESPN World Headquarters
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
In charge of reproducing recorded programming and performing NTSC to PAL formatting conversions for overseas clients. Reproduced satellite feeds and recorded live events for ESPN International Networks. Inspected satellite feeds, audio, and video signals to ensure high-quality output. Documented and resolved technical issues to meet milestones and deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Communications at State University of New York College at Fredonia
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Associate of Applied Science in Humanities at Niagara County Community College
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Telecommunications, Professional Services