Hi, I’m Mike Maples—a versatile broadcast technician and producer with a track record of delivering complex live events on time and under pressure. I specialize in on-site operations, camera and video workflows, audio mixing, and coordinating teams to make broadcasts look and sound great, video editing, graphics, and many more Video Production specialties. I thrive in fast-paced environments like sports and entertainment, building solid relationships with clients and colleagues, and bringing a calm, solution-focused approach to every gig. When I’m not in the control room, I enjoy optimizing workflows, learning new production tools, and collaborating across studios to produce quality content.

Mike Maples

Hi, I’m Mike Maples—a versatile broadcast technician and producer with a track record of delivering complex live events on time and under pressure. I specialize in on-site operations, camera and video workflows, audio mixing, and coordinating teams to make broadcasts look and sound great, video editing, graphics, and many more Video Production specialties. I thrive in fast-paced environments like sports and entertainment, building solid relationships with clients and colleagues, and bringing a calm, solution-focused approach to every gig. When I’m not in the control room, I enjoy optimizing workflows, learning new production tools, and collaborating across studios to produce quality content.

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Hi, I’m Mike Maples—a versatile broadcast technician and producer with a track record of delivering complex live events on time and under pressure. I specialize in on-site operations, camera and video workflows, audio mixing, and coordinating teams to make broadcasts look and sound great, video editing, graphics, and many more Video Production specialties.

I thrive in fast-paced environments like sports and entertainment, building solid relationships with clients and colleagues, and bringing a calm, solution-focused approach to every gig. When I’m not in the control room, I enjoy optimizing workflows, learning new production tools, and collaborating across studios to produce quality content.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Live Broadcast Technician / Engineer at NEP Group, Inc
May 1, 2025 - Present
Quality Control Media in a NOC environment for the FIFA Club World Cup broadcasts from TNT, Univision, and other global regional studios such as Spain, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, UK and more. Distinguish party lines over an RTS system for immediate support in the Match Center room. Route already established SRT paths to monitor. Analyze several audio channels for Studio Mix, Clean Commentary, Nats, and Foreign Language Commentary across all regional studios.
Video Operator at COSM
September 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Former Dome Video Operator for a viral startup company immersive shared reality. Main entertainment board, providing A/V operations for all content at Cosm. Maintaining LED dome and audio equipment and systems for daily shows including NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, and popular art shows like Cirque Du Soleil 'O', Orbital, Liquidverse, and SEEK Lighting in the venue.
Producer / Broadcast Engineer / Technical Director at MASTERCUPXP
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Production of weekly Master Cup tournaments. Production of Counter Logic Gaming CLG, Gen.G, Samsung Galaxy tournaments. Attended all meetings associated with tournament series. Worked with the client to ensure the broadcast met client's expectations. Video Master, inserting graphics, changing scenes, making sure talent are well and comfortable, etc.
Video Audio Specialist at Collin County Association of REALTORS (R)
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Manage all video and audio company-wide services. Create data analytics, promotional, and other video and/or audio related content. Shoot, edit, export multiple YouTube videos and talk show podcasts using Adobe suites programs daily.
Video Tech at Lone Star Park
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Started as Camera Operator. Replay Operator, Technical Directing, Sound Mixing, Video Recording.
Production Assistant at Cirque du Soleil: KURIOS
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Prepared heavy props, set up production in between acts, and maintained several F&B Machines.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications