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Media Technologies
Broadcast Operations, IT, Advanced Technology, Production, Post,Engineering, Sales Technologies, Systems Programming, ContentManagement, Workflow, CODEC and Digital BO&E Technology
Broadcast and Media Technology Executive Search
Media Broadcast Distribution, Production and Post Operations, Workflow, Sales OperaFacilities, Engineering IT and Emerging Technologies.Filcro Media Staffing identifies specialized media and broadcasting technology executivebroad strategic, operational, distribution, production, engineering, sales, programminmaintenance responsibilities from a software and hardware management perspective.
Broadcast Operations and Engineering (BOE), Broadcast Operations Canters (BOC),NeOperations Centers (NOC) , Television Operating Centers (TOC), Electronic News Gath(ENG), Video On Demand (VOD), Content Management Systems (CMS), CommunicSecurity (COMSEC), High Definition (HD), 3D, Holographic Conversion (HC) , Digital (DR), In Band On Channel (IBOC), All TV & Radio Subcarrier, Broadcast Robotics Automated Production (BRAP), Set Top Box (STB), Workflow Automation,(OEM) OEquipment Manufacturer Integration, (OTT) Over The Top Integration, (CDC) Cloud DistribCenters, Multiplatform Automated Delivery, Library & Storage, MPEG(x) All Compre(MME) Mobile Media Engineering, Multiplex Distribution, Encoding, CODEC DevelopBroadcast Mechanical & Facilities Engineering, Broadcast HVAC, Telecom & MSO Ne
Integration and all VoP, RTP, VOFR, ATM, BPL, and VTOA. Specialized Media Technand Workflow Sales Group - Client Technology Rosters - Technology Group Profile
The media technology listed above is specialized broadcasting, MSO and Telecom technnomenclature relevant to the recruitment and executive search practices of Filcro Staffing.
This diverse technology subject matter reflects the scope and granular practical understathat Filcro Media Staffing utilizes to recruit media technology executives. MediCommunications companies seeking talented media technology leaders for single platfomultinational multicast multiplex multiplatform entities are Filcro Media Staffing’s clients.
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With the growing influence of IT facilitating the efficacy of convergtelecommunications and broadcasting interests experience similar benefitsimplementing change management and succession planning through our foidentification. Filcro Media Staffing as a media broadcasting executive searcunderstands media technology and media technology people from a tacticastrategic perspective.
Filcro Media Staffing has broad strategic and granular IT and engineeringrecruitment acumen specific to the media industry. From actual code for custom programming and systems environments that develop their ownsolutions for every facet of the broadcasting industry to distribution and
sales operational initiatives, Filcro Media Staffing offers highly specializedtechnology recruitment. Traffic, broadcast operations, inventory,production, post production, library management, sales, sales operations infrastrudistribution, research analytics, NOC automation, satellite control systems, COdevelopment for in-house and or off the shelf box development are all areas relevant toMedia Staffing’s technology clients and specific to the firm’s recruitment proficiency on taand strategic levels.
Filcro Media Staffing is a global executive search firm and our client’s utilize our recruitment experience to attract talent from the primary technology centers all over the wOur capacity to identify, recruit and attract technology talent in not limited by geogboundaries. Some areas of exposure for the firm:
Software and hardware Engineers, Managers, Programmers, Directors, Sr. Directors,
Presidents, Scientists and CIO, CTO, CXO level media technology executives are idewith the appropriate experience, acumen and skills. Our commitment to "best practices" igroup and our ability to identify executives when "change management" is essensophisticated technology environments is proven.
Filcro Media Staffing maintains up to date informationorganizations like SONY, Panasonic, GE, Harris, Scientific AtLucent, Cisco, SUN, HP, Microsoft, Oracle, INVISION, Pioneer, JVC, Grass Valley, Philips, Motorola / GI and otheestablish our own internal guidelines for hard skill sets for
technical search. When the firm identifies and recruits a CIO, CTO, Senior Vice PresidNetwork Broadcast Operations or a Director of Network Distribution and New TechnologyMulti-Plex, single network or their integrated x.0 compliant web property, Filcro Media St
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Global Broadcasting Executive SearchFilcro Media - Media Technology Executive Search Firms
assures that that individual's skills and business capabilities are everything they should beand going forward.
Every search in this practice group is conducted by an Officer in Charge of Search (OICa minimum of 15 years of technical recruitment experience who is also a former SatellitMSO, TV Network, or technology sales executive with extensive industry knowledge relaa client’s needs. Theoretical and practical knowledge of current and future MSO / nedistribution, fiber, digital, production/post, mobile, OEM, satellite and RF technologies facirapid and accurate identification of talented technical employees in every media market United States or OCUNUS. The firm stays up to date with legislative and technicamandates for spectrum license allocations including wireless for private/public applica
digital sub carriers and emerging BPL technology. COMSEC and INFOSEC searcheassigned to the appropriate search executive based on the nature of the organization.Rosters
From initial build-out to recovery to security to operations to integrating legacy platformmonetization with digital properties and accommodating technological growth, Filcro Staffing is the most comprehensive broadcasting and media executive search firm CONOCONUS to identify and secure proven media information technology and enginleadership. For Tony Filson OIC Roster - For CTO / CIO
Programming executive searches for all operational, engineering and application developrecruitment include but are not limited to: SAP, ASP/ASP.net, VB/VB.net, .NET, Perl, C++, Oracle, UNIX, SAS, Java/J2EE, SQL Server. Please note that Filcro Media Staffingrecruits programmers with related media, broadcasting, telecommunications and entertainexperience. Also visit our specialized “Media Technology Sales Group”.
Mobile Cable TV & MSO Broadcast TV Radio & Music Online & OTT Multicast & OEM DO
A Filcro Media StaffingMedia Technology Executive Search Review
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Global Broadcasting, Motion Picture, Cable & Interactive Networks
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Location New York, NY - USA
Search Firm Filcro Media Staffing
OIC Tony Filson Reporting to Board of Directors, CEO, CTO & SVP HR
Client Diversified U.S. Global Media & Entertainment Conglomerate
Client Situation Succession Plan & Upgrade of Global IT Across all Media Platforms
Executive Search Committee Industry and Business Sector Inclusion
Television Networks - Cable & Broadcast - International, National, Regional & LocaRadio Broadcasting Networks - International, National, Regional & LocalWireless / Mobile Content Producers - International, National, Regional & LocalOnline Interactive - International, National, Regional & LocalNetwork & Syndicated Programming Producers - TV, Radio, Interactive, Mobile, FilMotion Picture Studios - Domestic & International
The executive search committee (ESC) of the client compancomprised of the President, CEO, current CTO and SVP of H
Resources acting as the liaison for the (ESC). The (ESC) ideFilcro Media Staffing (FMS) and Tony Filson (TF) functionOfficer in Charge of Search (OIC) to conduct a national seaidentify and review the proper technology executive capab
facilitating the current CTO’s succession plan and the board of director's desire to enhancglobal technological resources of their media holdings across all media platforms.
The CTO had a clear vision of where the diverse media holdings needed to be technologin international, national, regional and local markets and he was exceptionally articulate inhe was seeking strategically and tactically to assure that his successor could managglobal media and entertainment conglomerate, well into the future.
The diversity of the company's global media portfolio would require Filcro Media Staffrecruit a CTO with broad media acumen and a sophisticated comprehensive overvadvanced multimedia, multicast and multiplex broadcast technologies. For terrdistribution, MSO, OTA & Satellite relationships and FCC mandates this new CTO require exceptional hard and soft skills to evangelize technology internal and external torganization. The new CTO would review and manage many IT and broadcast vrelationships across three continents; this would require a fiscally mature media IT exewith extensive build-out, operations and maintenance experience globally.
With a large multinational and multi language IT engineering staff reporting into this technexecutive, a noted and adept mentor with the ability to manage soft and hard assets remwould be essential. Media technology issues associated with international goverregulations, business affairs and monetization were complex and we required an executivecould utilize the firm’s extensive legislative resources effectively to manage these areasautonomy.
Some of challenges facing the new CTO
Global Dissemination Across Multiple Media Platforms
Optimizing and Upgrading Resources for TV, OD, Radio, Interactive and Wireless
Normalization
Change Management
Vendor Management in International & Domestic Markets
Optimizing Sales Technology to Enhance Revenue Across All Platforms
Centralize Control of International Technology Assets
International Government and Domestic FCC Compliance
Management of a Diverse Multinational Staff
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Attracting and Mentoring Staff to Facilitate Technology Initiatives
Implementing IT Best Practices Internal & External to the Organization for Assimilat
Dissemination & Production
Integration of media platforms for monetization of multicast products and services
Solution
Based on Filcro Media Staffing’s recruitment experience with prior advamedia technology searches and an awareness of other global morganization's technology infrastructures; compiling, verifying and vettinentire initial search universe and including the ESC in the process took
than three weeks to complete. With a finite number of appropriate technology executives capable of moving the organization globally to their next generattechnology across all their targeted media platforms it was apparent who was qualified frmechanical perspective well before the initial round of interviews in New York, AtlantCalifornia to understand each executive's capacity strategically.
The OIC’s (Tony Filson) objective was to attract the proper media technology executiveswell within the organizations unique technology culture. Every ideal media technology exeidentified was currently under contract, happy and well vested within their respective mconglomerate. The current CTO’s succession plan was essential while recruiting to attra“ideals” who were talented and well sought after Media IT executives. All exhibited the cprogression and stability sought in the new CTO to maintain continuity and facilitate growthe client’s global technology organization.
The current Chief Technology Officer CTO required extensive assurances that this incoexecutive would assume the initial transitional role prescribed before taking over theposition at the cadence prescribed. Maturity and sound judgment during a brief tranalloted would afford the organization and their vendors and affiliates continuity during thCTO’s ascension. An extensive round of interviews in New York with the CTO, CEO andsenior level executive of the hiring company provided a unanimous consensus that the pmedia IT executive to assume the CTO’s position had been identified and that he was inuniquely qualified and the single most qualified candidate for the position.
Successful CTO Recruited
The executive recruited and attracted by Filcro Media Staffing - Tony (OIC) for the organization was currently managing (7) seven majo
broadcast and cable entities for one of the largest U.S. based multinamedia and entertainment conglomerates in the world. In his previousthis technology executive managed across every media platform releva
the organizations diverse global media infrastructure to include: Multicast of CabBroadcast TV, Radio, Interactive, On Demand, OOH, Mobile and Wireless assets.
The executive was currently managing over 70 senior technology employees acros Americas, Europe and Asia with total technology and financial controls within geographics for global dissemination. His total reports on a dotted line and vmanagement exceeded that of any other candidate by two fold.
With a proven history of efficacy in managing and introducing new media technology fhard asset and human resource perspective he was respected below, on and above lieveryone who came in contact with him personally and professionally. This level of resp
his peers and those who reported into him would also be an asset in attracting and retahighly valuable media technologists for the client company in the future.
One of the most challenging aspects of this media technology executive searchnegotiating the timing of the executive's release from his current contract due to a industry merger. At all times, this media IT executive exhibited traits inherent to someona fine character, intelligence and honor. It was a pleasure working on this search wicurrent CTO and attracting such a fine senior media IT executive to carry forward the reputation as a leader in global media technology and broadcasting entertainment.
The incumbent CTO left the firm as designed in his succession plan and the newapparent reported directly into the new CEO.
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Mobile Cable TV & MSO Broadcast TV Radio & Music Online & OTT Multicast & OEM DO
A Filcro Media Staffing Review of A SVP Sales Operations and Media Technology Executive Search
Senior Vice President Multimedia Network Sales Operations & Technology New Yor k, Los Angeles, Chicago - USA
Online, Mobile, OD and On Air Platforms Sales IT & Operations
Reporting Filcr o Media Staffing with Tony Filson as OIC reporting to the President of TV Network Sa
Client A diversified U.S. based multinational media and entertainment conglomerate.
Search A Senior Vice President to lead all national sales operational infrastructure and technoacross all media platf orms for multiplex, multicast monetization optimization of the TV Net
Client SituationClient through a multi-billion dollar acquisition of on line and on air media properties needupgrade infrastructur e to optimize revenue.
The objective was to have the Agencies, Clients, Network Traffic, Network Inventory, NeSales Staff and Network Planning across multiple platforms: On line, On Air, On DemaMobile all functioning seamlessly.
The multiple media groups wanted to be able to offer integrated revenue managoptimization while reducing internal redundancies when serving clients who were buying amultiple media platfor ms.
Industry and Sector inclusion for Universe Compilation
Broadcast TelevisionCable TelevisionSatellite NetworksMSO Operator sRadio BroadcastingOnline InteractiveOn Demand & Multiplex Broadcasters Advertising AgenciesTechnology & Media Management ConsultingMobile Technologies & Providers
Subsequent to Filcro Media Staffing being retained
The Filcro Media Staffing OIC Tony Filson participated in a nuof meetings with line personnel and senior management to mathe media technology (IT) and human resource (HR) objectives forward.
The HR & IT org charts provided gave clarity on future hiring ndeterminations of support staf f tactical and strategic autonomy and immediate staffing i
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facing the new Senior Vice President.
Filcro Media Staffing’s overviews of traffic, inventory, sales planning and the current mutilized for primary and secondary research analytics were key in proper universe compfor identification, recruitment and attraction.
New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC and Detroit were analyzed individuaprovide each key client and agency's preferred modality and IT functionality during technupgrades and operational improvements for Traffic, Inventory, Sales, Sales Planning, Resand Client Services.
Some of the challenges facing the new Senior Vice President
Change ManagementBest PracticesTechnology Integration Across Multiple PlatformsDirecting IT with Off-theShelf Modifications and New Program DevelopmentTraining of Staff on New Systems and Software Agency and Client Awareness of the Benefits and AdvantagesRedundant Systems Operating Through IntegrationHiring of Additional Staff to Facilitate New Programs and IT ProgrammingCMS OD Content Sales System Integration w/MSO, Satellite and Mobile
Filcro Media Staffing’s Recruitment Solution
Filcro Media Staffing proceeded to Identify organizations with specific "best in creputations on individual platforms. As this was a new initiative to the industry, no executive to date had successfully implemented an environment with such efficacy athese multiple media platforms: Broadcast, Cable, Satellite, Interactive, Mobile, OD, OTT,and DOOH
Recruiting from the identified universe proved to be fruitful. The greatest challenge was hto determine “capacity Vs. “experience” as we were recruiting for a compilation of objethat had never been fully realized in the industry before.
Successful Senior Vice President Recruited
A Vice President of Sales Technology fr om another multinational media and entertainconglomerate.
This Vice President was responsible for global (IT) technology initiatives across TV, RInteractive, Motion Picture, Mobile and legacy platforms.
With 8 direct reports and a staff of 62 on a dotted line this VP had built and developeinternal and external resources one the most respected technology environments in the m
and broadcasting industries.
With broad experience in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago this executive welcomechallenges in each location across the United States to integrate systems and hresources to facilitate the client’s business goals and the optimization of revenue.
The timing of the search coincided with many of the executive's personal and profesdesires to build a “new technology” infrastructure that would allow for recognition throuthe industry. His current environment could not afford him this opportunity based on the loof senior management he reported into, pr eventing him from from functioning with the strautonomy he desired and deserved.
Summary
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The Senior Vice President was successfully attracted and relocated. Filcro Media Stwith Tony Filson as Officer in Charge of Search participated in the employment contract pand the Senior Vice President has proven to be a vital resource for current and initiatives.
Mobile Cable TV & MSO Broadcast TV Radio & Music Online & OTT Multicast & OEM DO
A Filcro Media Staffing media technology executive search review by Tony Filson OICf or multiplex broadcasting cable television networks and MSO operations
Director Global Distribution Engineering and New Technology
Global Multiplex Multiplatform Channel Environments
Based New York, NY - USA
The Search Firm Filcro Media Staffing (FMS) with Tony Filson (TF) as officer in c(OIC) reporting to Technology Human Resources in New York, NY - USA
The Client Company
Cable broadcasting environment of one of the the World’s largest mand entertainment conglomerates with global and domestic terrdistribution. This Multiplex is considered the World’s eminent technolleader and premium programming provider in the broadcasting industrunsurpassed MSO and cross-platform dissemination modality. Thenetworks (as of search initiation) enjoy international market dominanc
are SUB not advertising driven. This New York City based national executive search“strategic” to assure the combined Networks and MSO’s continued global dominancr egard to broadcasting distribution and advanced operational technology.
Executive Search
Senior Director TV Network Global DistributionDirector Engineering and New Technology (DENT)
Client Situation
The Vice President of Network Technology Distribution (VPNTD) was referred to Filcro Staf fing from corpor ate human resources. The VPNTD had searched for over six mthrough other executive search firms and was unable to identify an appropriate Sr. DirFilcr o Media Staffing was called in when the situation became critical for the Netwdistr ibution and MSO properties based on affiliate adaptation deadlines of proprietary broasignal assimilation and dissemination.
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With synthesizing technology through the entire global distribution chain form NOC to Affilibeing of timely and paramount importance based on set-top-box (STB) and new CODECout, Time Warner required aggressive, creative and media focused recruitment indicatFilcro Media Staffing’s recruiting modality and efficacy.
The skill sets, experience and media technology specific to global broadcast distrirequired existed in few environments and there was virtually no success prior to Filcro MStaffing being retained. Other search firms from inside and outside of New York dproduce results. Due to the immediacy and nature of the search Time Warner requesteOfficer in Charge of Search (OIC) at Filcro Media Staffing be Tony Filson (TF).
It was the consensus of FMS-TF that a national search was not required based onFilson’s knowledge of technology succession planning at two “ideal environments” to drawthat were located in New York City. However, additional national candidates sourceproper technology leadership experience were also presented by Filcro Media Staffiassure success if the “ideals” could not be attracted from within New York City basedperceived compensation issue that ultimately was moot.
Media Industry and Media Sector Inclus ions for Candidate Universe Recruitment
Cable Television Network(s)Multisystem Operators (MSO’s)The Major Broadcast Television Networks - OTA
Super Stations / Regional Station Groups / National Station GroupsBroadcasting Industry Technology (IT & Engineering) Consulting & Vendors
Filcro Media Staffing is Retained
Filcro Media Staffing Officer in Charge Tony Filson and the FMS Director of Research time in person at the client’s New York City Executive Offices with Technology HResources. From the onset Filcro Media Staffing was familiar with the client technculture and technological infrastructure from a business and IT perspective. Tony created a engineering topography review to be utilized during identification and recruitHuman Resources gave detailed guidance that was formulated in conjunction with the VPto determine the desired experience, soft and hard skills. The departments culture was eqas important and presented challenges if the autonomy capacity of the new Directolacking even if the technological acumen was above the mean. A search documenquickly established and the client’s “ideal” was apparent to Tony Filson from the onset. Media Staffing’s broadcasting focus and experience with similar TV network technsearches was utilized immediately to set a positive course of action and cadence.
Filcro Media Staffing was provided with an overview of all Network technical (IT) and (Boperational facilities for terrestrial distribution. Based on the fact that this was a “mulenvironment and few other competitors enjoyed their “current” technological superioflexible compensation structure was understood that could be market driven to attract anexecutive regardless of a competing Network’s nomenclature without running into parity iwithin the same department. Filcro Media Staffing evaluated all distribution facilities arelate(d) to the new DENT and affiliate issues to include security, budget, current and CODEC development and vendor considerations for STB, OD, Mobile and Wirelessreporting line was not an issue as the position was strategic and required calling upon ex
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staff, departments and affiliates to work in synergy with the DENT to implement all Technology” and “Change Management”. This technology executive would have unautonomy based on their technological acumen and capacity to implement business initiat
This level of strategic autonomy is normally afforded to a VP of Technology within the ccompetitors and we were recruiting and attracting a high-pot Director level executive.
The Network's objectives with regard to domestic and international Cable TV, DBS, HITS,broadband, etc. were timely and to assure proper deployment and continuity of servicneeded to identify an executive who could evaluate new distribution technologies and recommendations based on past BO&E experiences. CMS distribution acumen crchallenges as others in the industry were a full generation behind the client company.
The VPNTD was very “hands-off” during the identification phase and let Filcro Media Stfunction with unusual autonomy during universe compilation, recruitment, attraction and tiHuman Resources played a very active role to facilitate attraction based on the recommendations and they ultimately provided the catalysts to bring the search to fruition.
Due to the Network(s) being six months behind schedule prior to engaging FMS, the firmFMS unusual latitude to facilitate very aggressive sourcing, identification and recruitment.
Some of the biggest challenges facing the new Technology Director
Strategic implementation on a Network and global affiliate levelContinuity during new distribution technology implementationNew business development with non-technical partnersRepresenting the Network to the industry from the Network’s point of viewDomestic and international PPV / OD and new business development supportMaintain Network technology leadership in the broadcasting industryGaining Internal and External consensus with regard to vendors and affiliatesCross platform multicast for the entire family of muliplex Networks & products
Filcro Media Staffing’s Solution
Filcro Media Staffing proceeded to Identify “best of class” technexecutives from major U.S. television networks that shared facilitieresources that contained “multiplex” environments for substantial
TV and OTA Network technology holdings. There was no doubvery few technology executives on the Director’s level existed United States with the “perfect” experience or knowledge. An addtechnology executive was identified in Hong Kong as a safety nethe cost of relocation was prohibitive and our ideal was the Newcandidate. The Asia based candidate with equal acumenexperience was second tiered.
Through the identification, recruitment and screening process the executives sourced wespecialized and their environments so specific based on “technology”, that the only lcriterion for precluding executives had to be based on strategic limitations as oppotactical. What differentiated these strategic executives, and was seen as a solution fclient, was a “perfect” hard and soft skill mix that others had overlooked. Access tocharting and awareness of technological capabilities and vendor relationships of the tarcompanies was essential here.
The “Peter Principle” could not come into play for this executive looking at a 5-10 yearbased on technology and succession planning. There would “always” be something nlearn and teach others technologically internal and external to the organization. The ecolothis executive had to match the ecology of the client technology being rolled oimplementation and the development of new systems in BETA. Noted as one of theadvanced technology environment in the industry, the new technology executive would hapresent as a someone who loved and respected technology well beyond the norm.
The distribution and IT issues with vendors and affiliates required an executive who function as a facilitator, advocate and catalyst for new technology initiatives to drive reven
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the PPV and OD side. The media engineering, soft skills and new business developimplementation required a very well balanced executive who could advocate for the fivendors and the broadcasting community as a whole.
The affiliates were so fragmented from a technological perspective that the new executivto play a role that allowed vendors into each affiliate to roll-out new technology that enhadistribution and new business initiatives by corporate mandates that could ultimately bene/ PPV & proprietary revenue streams that were previously not monetized. The mix ofand Network interests created many experience and skill set variables.
Specific technology and broadcast IT vendors can be very challenging to work witrequired was a person who was current on cutting edge broadcast software and hardissues who could speak with a vendor, affiliate and the industry as a whole to “leveragNetwork(s)” in such a way that a “new standard” could be implemented to cause othefinancially take technology initiatives that would ultimately benefit the Network anaffiliates. This capacity to sell and evangelize new technology was essential as hundremillions of dollars of technology buy-in was hanging in balance.
Effectiveness through transparent persuasion based on technological, budget and business acumen would be essential.
Successful Director of Distribution and Advanced Technology Recruited
A Director of Distribution Technology from a Major TV Network.
This executive had an intimate knowledge of every technological tactical and strategic aspthe position. It was apparent to everyone involved in the search that this was apotential” person who could facilitate the future of Network Technology for our client. Howthe unusual cultural fit was also excellent. He was able to assimilate easily into theorganization and bring with him numerous global industry contacts and followingimmediately benefited the Network. His broadcast IT and Engineering acumen were eqhis skills in quickly gaining internal and external consensus of those he collaborated with.was a passive candidate, who had to be recruited and attracted by Filcro Media Staffingthe OIC.
The new broadcasting technology executive having extensive engineering experience waan accomplished business executive who would be able to implement the Network’s
Business Revenue Streams” through successful enhanced implementation of OD / PPVproprietary projects that would be facilitated through increased affiliate technology adapand new CODEC development.
His ability to facilitate monetization through technology was proven. He was skilled at sadvanced technology he conceptualized, built and brought to fruition internal and exterthe organization.
This executive was so familiar with the “broadcasting community” as a whole that he wasa fit to “Chair” appropriate groups that would benefit the Network’s attempt to set standard for distribution technology on a terrestrial level.
This media technology executive's strength was developed from a very hands-on b
micromanagement approach in his previous environment. His thought provoking demeanomade others feel at ease as opposed to being under pressure, was very refreshing. He haunusual ability to make others feel as if they had found the solution, even if he had to sto put out the fire himself. This strong soft skill set in a “technology environment” facilitamore collaborative process when he is involved and everyone seems to be more prodwith his “positive reinforcement”. His technology acumen is so astute that in his preenvironment vendors looked to him for leadership when rolling out new productexceptional soft-skill sets were “ideal” based on mentoring required across multiple buslines internal and external to the Network’s technology environments. His strengtvendors was essential as he had to evangelize large technology spends all the way dowaffiliate chain.
This executive scored very high on Filcro Media Staffing’s proprietary technolog
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behavioral profiles. The balance of hard and soft skills was apparent, and confirmed, in pand on paper.
With this broadcasting technology executive coming out of a major competitor of ourcompany, Human Resources was very helpful in attracting their “ideal” though crincentives that avoided any parity issues. When a media technology driven hiring entitthe resources to facilitate a mission statement of global technological superiorityleadership, Filcro Media Staffing performed with aplomb to meet their critical demands.
The cultural fit of the new executive placed HR at ease when it came time to use the toolshad set aside from the beginning to attract their “ideal”. Since this TV executive was idein the same city, there was no need for relocation.
The executive experienced a smooth transition to the new Network and is perfoexceptionally well on all levels. He has become a vital and respected member of the comand he is looked at as a leader of technology and new business development in the gbroadcasting community. He has also been promoted in advance of the client’ssuccession plan.
Mobile Cable TV & MSO Broadcast TV Radio & Music Online & OTT Multicast & OEM DO
A Filcro Media Staffing director broadcast engineering executive search for review
Major TV NetworkBroadcast Operations and Engineering Technology (BO&E)
Based New York City, NY - USA basedSearch Firm Filcro Media Staffing with Tony Filson as OIC
Reporting to Vice Pr esident Network Operations Engineering, New York City, NY - USA
Client
A diversified U.S. based global media and entertainment conglomeratemajor television network, sports, cable TV, radio, Motion picture, publioutdoor advertising, entertainment and media holdings. The firm operates m
businesses globally and this search was relevant to all domestic and international distribof their broadcast signals on multiple media platforms.
Executive Search
Dir ector DistributionNetwork Operations and Engineering Technology
Client Situation
The Vice President of Network Operations and Engineering had been searching for a Diwith exceptional IT skills for over six months through other resources and was unabidentify a candidate that met all the technology criterion required for the Network's future f or global distribution to stations, affiliates, MSO, SAT and wireless partners.
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Filcro Media Staffing had conducted previous searches for Manager, Director and VPtechnology and engineering staff in the past and made the Network aware of an opportua competitor that could be to the Network's advantage, while working on another engineand information technology search.
Industry and Sector inclusion
Network Television Broadcasting - Engineering and ITCable Television Broadcasting - Engineering and ITMSO Distribution - Engineering and ITRadio Network Distribution - Engineering and ITSatellite Network Broadcasting - Engineering and IT
Filcro Media Staffing Recruits
The Filcro Media Staffing Officer in Charge of Search - Tony Filson (TF) identified, recand attracted the candidate to meet the following criterion:
Design, implement, and manage transmission plans for television events worldwidguide IT project management for implementation.
Supervise the installation of complex systems and software for remote broadcastelecommunications facilitiesEvaluate the most cost effective, reliable, and appropriate method of transmission rand services operating in a zero tolerance-for-defects environment.Hire, train, and manage IT and engineering technical personnel and transmission seproviders.Generate detailed budgets and quotes and approve and monitor spends to efinancial goalsExecute technology-driven project management responsibilities for implementatiooperations guidanceCoordinate the analog to digital and High-Definition conversion of remote sabackhaul and fiber optic transmissions; including cost analysis, vendor seleequipment procurement, and integration.
Manage fiber network connectivity between the Network, studio, and broaorigination facilities.Work internal departments on installation, activation and maintenance of neexisting circuits.Manage Disaster Recovery plan fiber infrastructure.Manage the annual budget process for the operating, staff travel, IT, expensecapital budget lines for the Transmission and Broadcast Operations departments. and report variances.Create, compile, organize, and analyze key technical data and operational trends.Provide business analysis, reports, and recommendations to improve businesoperational efficiency. Assist with long term strategic planning and new technologies research, trafffacilities scheduling, vendor negotiations, and staff training. Maintain long-term con
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database.Provide information and analysis in response to technical inquiries for the global flsatellites.
Some of the challenges facing the new (BO&E) Broadcasting Operations Director
Locating resources internal and external to the organization and getting them to wa cooperative manner, on time and on budgetFCC ReportingNegotiating competitive business terms with IT vendors and clients
Reviewing current operating expense statements, analyzing costs and developingfinancial structures for technologyMaintaining the accuracy of the delivery inventory and resources across multiple mplatforms.Negotiating lease cancellations, subleases and contracts for idle delivery assets leveraged toward future delivery needs.Change ManagementTrainingBest Practices Advanced (IT) technology implementation that integrates all platforms globallyNew CODEC adaptation and development across multiple platforms
Solution
Filcro Media Staffing proceeded to Identify, recruit and attract a "best industry" broadcast operations and engineering executive who had woran advanced technology Network distribution environment for one Network's closest competitors.
Filcro Media Staffing completed the search in 3 weeks.
The executive has made a smooth transition to the CBS Television Network and has provbe a valuable asset in the global distribution and advanced technology surroundinorganization's broadcast operations and engineering divisions.
Mobile Cable TV & MSO Broadcast TV Radio & Music Online & OTT Multicast & OEM DO
A Filcro Media Staffing broadcasting chief engineer executive search for review by Tony FOIC with Filcro Media Staffing reporting to the TV Network CEO
Client Company
The Home Shopping Network - HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSNI) is a $3 interactive multi-channel retailer with strong direct-to-consumer expertiseoperates two business segments, HSN and Cornerstone. HSNi offeinnovative, differentiated retail experience on TV, online, via mobile, in catand in brick and mortar stores. HSN delivers a curated assortment of exc
products and top br and names, and broadcasts live 24 hours a day, seven days a week
days a year, reaching approximately 96 million homes. HSN.com is a top 10 most traffickcommerce site that creates a unique experience by leveraging content, communitcommerce. In addition, HSN is an industry leader in transactional innovation, offering sesuch as HSN Shop by Remote®, the only service of its kind in the U.S.; mobile applicaincluding HSN apps for iPad®, iPhone®, Android™; and HSN on Demand®. Cornerstocomprised of leading home and apparel lifestyle brands, including Ballard Designs, Fronand Garnet Hill. Cor nerstone operates eight separate e-commerce sites, distributes more300 million catalogs annually, and has 11 retail and outlet stores.
Search
Chief engineer
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Location
St. Petersburg, FL - USA.
Client Situation
The Network CEO was seeking a honed TV engineering executive to assume the role of Engineer. Based on the advanced technology build-out, cross-platform disseminatiotechnological leadership continuity required it was essential that the Network identify aEngineer capable of formulating, executing and bringing to fruition the Network’s currenfuture media and broadcasting technology needs.
Industry and Sector inclusion for Universe Compilation
Broadcast Television - Networks, Station Groups & StationsCable Television NetworksMSO - Multi-System OperatorsTechnology and Media ConglomeratesTechnology Vendors to the Broadcasting Industry
Solution
Filcro Media Staffing proceeded to Identify Chief Engineers, Vice Presidents of TechnologDirectors of Broadcast Engineering and Operations from the surrounding geographicmoving outwards.
Based on Filcro Media Staffing’s experience with similar broadcast engineering exesearches it was apparent through O&D charting compiled internally that there was a richof candidates for the firm to review in the Miami, Atlanta, DC/MD/VA, New York andJersey markets enabling identification, recruitment and attraction from the primary East targets.
With OTA, Satellite, MSO, Mobile, OEM and Online all being of relevance it was essentia
cross-platform, multi-cast be part of this engineering executive's experience.
Many affiliate relationships were contingent upon the Networks NOC implementingstandards for CODEC development. The varied platforms required different modalitie
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project management skills with internal clients, vendors and affiliates would be essential.
As the Network built and implemented this new technology it would require a technexecutive who could speak on behalf of the Network to the broadcasting industry, vendorattract IT and broadcasting engineering personnel as needed. Mentoring skills wereimportant so a proper succession plan could be implemented from the onset of this techninitiative.
Based of the Network's culture this Chief Engineer would have to exhibit strong soft andskills. There was no technology cocoon and this technology executive would be implembusiness goals and monetization through technology needs that were not being conveytechnologists.
The ability to report into a technology savvy CEO with media technological visiomonetization on business and creative levels was extremely important.
Successful Chief Engineer Identified, Recruited, Attracted
A resourceful, innovative professional technologist with over 20 years of Broadcast Engineand Operations Management experience within both domestic and international arenaincluded 12 years executive level experience at a multi-billion dollar interactive multi-chnetwork with 27 owned and operated TV stations. He held P&L responsibilities with expin initiating projects and programs that boost efficiency, productivity, and sales revenue thstate-of-the-art technologies. He was a hands-on Broadcast Engineering Manageproven skills in analysis, coordination, conceptualization, negotiation, budgeting, buildingimprovement of operations through policies that promote creative thinking, new avenbusiness for the company, superior customer service, and a positive result for the corpbottom line.
He managed all technical aspects of a TV station function including engineering, operaIT, post production, distribution, recruitment, hiring and training of staff, budgetingscheduling work and activities, establishing policies and procedures, performance evaluand motivation of employees.
As a sincere technologist he researched the latest technologies and best practices to dean 18-month proactive plan to transition a network to High Definition broadcasting amultiple media platforms. He succeeded in a 13-month completion time and $1M budget.
Efficiency, productivity and profitability were all synonymous with his name. At one point career he lead the design and rebuilding of over 27 television stations in different mawithin different parts of the country. Identified needed technologies and successfully crstate-of-the-art tech facilities and studios. His work always increased consumer vieweproduct sales and revenue dollars for the company.
This technology executive knew how to monetize technology through sound planninproject management in collaboration with or directed by business and creative executive“did not speak technology”.
He also reduced operating expenses by coordinating the movement of post-production sefrom outside vendors, in-house. Managed all aspects of the movement to internal
achieving annual savings that were equal to the current technology vendor budget..
His financial reporting skills were strong and allowed for a multitude of budgets to be adjand vendor contract to be renegotiated as substantial saving to the Network.
Leding a legal, technical and facilities negotiation team for acquisition of broadcast carriaPuerto Rico, Mexico and Germany. He Successfully launched Hispanic and European Networks. Summary
The Chief Engineer was successfully attracted and relocated to St. Petersburg, FL.
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He has exhibited the technological and business leadership skills desired by the CEOcreated a technology environment that is highly respected by the media and broadccommunities.
It was a pleasure reporting to the Network CEO who was so instrumental in leading one World's most recognized brands in broadcasting and merchandising.
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