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I am Samer Alshammari, a dedicated and experienced television director and technical director with over 20 years in the broadcasting industry. I’ve had the privilege of directing live and recorded television productions, including newscasts, talk shows, and innovative virtual and augmented reality broadcasts. My expertise extends to managing complex camera systems and collaborating closely with multiple crew members to shape compelling and professional broadcasts.
I thrive in fast-paced environments where quick problem solving is essential, handling everything from technical glitches to timing adjustments with calm professionalism. I enjoy working both in control rooms and in the field and am passionate about using cutting-edge technology to enhance storytelling and viewer engagement.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Work Experience
Director at MBN (Alhurra TV)
January 1, 2019 - PresentDirected daily shows such as “America This Morning” and “America This Evening” across three studios involving live news, talk shows, and virtual/augmented reality productions. Managed technical direction duties including operating playback, video switchers with robotic and manual camera systems, and automation production control. Coordinated camera setups, lighting, set decoration, graphics, and script management to deliver high-quality television broadcasts.
Automation Broadcast Operator at RNN, FIOS1 NEWS TV
December 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025Operated automation broadcast controls ensuring live and recorded television productions ran smoothly and without interruption.
Director, Technical Director at BC TV 28
December 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025Led direction and technical control of television content, managing live and recorded studio productions.
Director, Camera Robotics Operator at BTV 21
December 31, 2017 - July 25, 2025Directed programming and operated robotic camera systems to enhance studio productions.
Director in charge at AL-Baghdadia Satellite Channel
December 31, 2014 - July 25, 2025Oversaw production direction ensuring quality of broadcasts for the satellite channel.
Director at AL-Baghdadia Satellite Channel
December 31, 2010 - July 25, 2025Directed live and recorded television programs.
Director, Technical Director at Al-Rasheed Satellite Channel
December 31, 2009 - July 25, 2025Directed and provided technical direction for satellite channel productions.
Director at Al-Fayhaa Satellite Channel
December 31, 2007 - July 25, 2025Directed studio productions and broadcasts for the channel.
Technical Director, Camera Operator at Al-Hurria Satellite Channel
December 31, 2005 - July 25, 2025Operated cameras and provided technical direction to television productions.
Master Control Operator at Al-Iraqia Media Network Satellite Channel
December 31, 2005 - July 25, 2025Managed master control operations for the satellite channel ensuring broadcast continuity.
Director at MBN (Alhurra TV)
January 1, 2019 - PresentDirected the shows "America This Morning" and "America This Evening". Managed three studios and three control rooms, one dedicated to daily newscasts using Ignite automation production with a 5-robotic camera system, and others for talk shows, virtual reality, and augmented reality productions. Worked as a Technical Director and on playback, set up camera shots, worked on camera blocking, lighting, set decoration, graphics, and script.
Automation Broadcast Operator at RNN, FIOS1 NEWS TV
January 1, 2019 - July 25, 2025Operated automation broadcast systems to ensure smooth playback and transmission of news content.
Director, Technical Director at BC TV 28
January 1, 2017 - July 25, 2025Directed television productions and served as Technical Director, managing technical aspects of broadcasting.
Director, Camera Robotics Operator at BTV 21
January 1, 2017 - July 25, 2025Directed productions and operated camera robotic systems for live broadcast events.
Director in charge at AL-Baghdadia Satellite Channel
January 1, 2014 - July 25, 2025Oversaw directing operations and managed live broadcast productions.
Director at AL-Baghdadia Satellite Channel
January 1, 2010 - July 25, 2025Directed television productions for the channel.
Director, Technical Director at Al-Rasheed Satellite Channel
January 1, 2009 - July 25, 2025Handled directing and technical directing responsibilities to deliver quality broadcasts.
Director at Al-Fayhaa Satellite Channel
January 1, 2007 - July 25, 2025Directed channel productions including live and recorded broadcasts.
Technical Director, Camera Operator at Al-Hurria Satellite Channel
January 1, 2005 - July 25, 2025Operated cameras and served as Technical Director to manage live broadcast technical aspects.
Master Control Operator at Al-Iraqia Media Network Satellite Channel
January 1, 2005 - July 25, 2025Operated master control equipment for satellite channel broadcasts.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree at Mustansiriya University, College of Sciences
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004Associate Degree at Art Institute, Television Directing Department
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2006Advanced Certificate at Bellevue College, Digital Media Arts
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Bachelor’s Degree at Mustansiriya University, College of Sciences
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000Associate Degree at Art Institute, Television Directing Department
January 1, 0000 - December 31, 0000Qualifications
Ignite automation production control (APC), Grass Valley
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Crispin and Harris Automation / Imagine Broadcast System ADC 100
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Vizrt, Deko, Virtual and Augmented reality, Velvet, Avid, Video switcher troubleshooting
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Ignite automation production control (APC), Grass Valley
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Crispin and Harris Automation / Imagine Broadcast System ADC 100
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Vizrt, Deko, Virtual and Augmented reality, Velvet, Avid, Video switcher troubleshooting
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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