Ariel Bowling
Twin Valley
Summary
Dynamic Broadcast Director and Master Control Operator with expertise in multimedia production, technical direction, and broadcast operations. Proficient in Adobe Suite and Ross Overdrive, ensuring seamless execution of live broadcasts. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, enhance production quality, and drive creative strategies for successful outcomes. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director/Master Control Operator
KVRR
04.2025 - Current
- Directed all aspects of project management including planning, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
- Formulated long-term objectives while managing day-to-day operations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while staying within deadlines.
- Monitor all programming
- Ingest and barcode commercials, promos, and shows
- Take transmitter readings
- Run breaks for live events
LEAD BROADCAST DIRECTOR
Forum communications company
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Direct all newscasts
- Schedule other directors for newscasts and production duties
- Work with producers and new director on big events
- As lead director, direct all big newscasts such as election coverage or big local events
- Train and mentor directors to make them the best in their role
- Have knowledge of all of Adobe Suite
- Be able to use Ross Overdrive
- Help produce the 9pm newscast if assigned
- Be able to create monitors and all other gfx
- Help with production of live sports
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with personnel at all levels.
- Monitored quality control processes throughout the entire production cycle.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to achieve desired results in a timely manner.
- Provided ongoing training and guidance to team members on use of equipment and software applications.
- Developed creative strategies for effective broadcast production.
Technical Media Producer
KKTV 11 News
Colorado Springs
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Direct local newscasts using Ross OverDrive
- Perform master control duties such as ingesting and barcoding programs and spots
- Be proficient in ITX automation
- Efficiently perform master control duties for both NBC, CBS, and dot 2 channels.
- Work with creative services on promotions for local news
- Produced engaging news segments for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Set up and assisted with live guests and interviews for packages and live segments.
Master Control Operator
NBC Universal
Denver
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Operated broadcast equipment to ensure seamless transmission of programming.
- Monitored on-air content for compliance with company standards and regulations.
- Coordinated with production teams to schedule and manage live broadcasts.
- Maintained detailed logs of all transmitted content and operational activities.
- Collaborated with engineering staff to implement system upgrades and improvements.
- Troubleshot technical issues during broadcasts to maintain signal integrity.
- Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining broadcast equipment used to transmit television signals.
- Processed Closed Captioning data according to industry standards.
- Monitored audio and video levels of incoming feeds from remote locations.
- Performed daily maintenance and troubleshooting of master control room systems including routers, switchers, monitors, receivers, satellite dishes and automation systems.
MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR
Discovery Communications
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Monitor Specific regions of the Discovery Latin America Networks
- Make sure all graphics, commercials, and languages air correctly during program or time slot
- Check next broadcast day's logs for discrepancies and report them to the proper groups
MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR
Forum Communications
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Monitor and run all seven channels, including four ABC channels as well as radio transmission
- Ingest local programming
- Run EAS Tests when received
- Monitor and take transmitter readings
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Forum Communications Company
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Run teleprompter, audio, video, graphics, and ingest spots
- Get scripts for director and graphics person
- Turn on and get set ready for newscasts
- Direct church service every Sunday
MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR
Red River Broadcasting Company
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Monitor local and Fox Network programming and live events
- Ingest programs and promo spots
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Minnesota State University Moorhead
MoorheadSkills
- Video editing
- Multimedia production
- Technical direction
- Broadcast operations
- Camera operation
- Television production
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Director/Master Control Operator
KVRR
04.2025 - Current
LEAD BROADCAST DIRECTOR
Forum communications company
07.2024 - 02.2025
Master Control Operator
NBC Universal
06.2019 - 02.2020
Technical Media Producer
KKTV 11 News
02.2019 - 03.2020
MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR
Discovery Communications
05.2015 - 11.2015
MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR
Forum Communications
01.2014 - 01.2015
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Forum Communications Company
07.2012 - 01.2014
MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR
Red River Broadcasting Company
06.2012 - 10.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Broadcast Journalism
Minnesota State University Moorhead