Brian Lutz

About Brian Lutz

I’m a Technical Production Manager at Fox and a creative producer–editor with 15 years of experience shaping video across news, sports, and digital platforms from fast-turn social packages to polished long-form storytelling.I’ve built my career in some of the most demanding media environments (CNN, NBC News, CNBC, MSNBC, NHL Productions, Fortune, Vox Media), where clear storytelling, technical precision, and execution under pressure weren’t optional; they were the job.My work sits at the intersection of creative, technical, and operational execution. I’ve directed talent, run studios and control rooms, built vertical video and streaming workflows, and crafted edits that hit the emotional core of a story. Now, as a Technical Production Manager at Fox, I focus on ensuring seamless technical execution across live broadcast and production environments, bridging editorial vision, production teams, and technical infrastructure to deliver reliable, high-impact content. I’m fluent in modern production end-to-end: live studio operations, digital-first workflows, streaming tools, post-production pipelines, and the editorial instincts that turn raw footage into something audiences actually connect with. I also serve as an Adjunct Professor at Montclair State University’s College of Communication and Media, where I teach Emerging Media Platforms, Digital Streaming, and Field and Post Production. Teaching keeps me grounded, sharp, and connected to where the industry is heading. Guiding the next generation of storytellers strengthens my own leadership and perspective. I further deepened my strategic and audience-focused thinking through my M.S. in Media Management & Journalism Innovation at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, where I studied brand strategy, audience behavior, platform design, and how modern media organizations build content ecosystems that scale. Across every role, the through-line is simple: Make content that works. Make workflows stronger. Help teams execute at their highest level. I’m especially interested in roles and collaborations that bring together creative production, technical leadership, and content operations, helping organizations adapt, scale, and produce meaningful work in a rapidly evolving media landscape. If you’re building something ambitious, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Media Traffic Control Manager

   Nbc News

   Jan 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Booking and coordinating both satellite and fiber feeds supporting NBC Network News, MSNBC, Sports and Entertainment, along with streaming services such as NBC News Now.• Live control room show support including remote trouble-shooting and any necessary re-routing prior or even during the on-air show. Also includes routing to and from NBC Bureaus• Set Audio/Video levels to spec and verify signal quality of remotes prior to air.• Knowledge in booking, coordination, and understanding of streaming technologies such as LiveU or VideoShip as well as providers such as LTN, TVU, Videolink EIP among others.• Work closely with producers, technical and production managers, and NBC News Assignment Desk regarding booking facilities both international and domestic.• Close interaction with vendors, field, and NBC Bureau teams in remote signal acquisition.• Procure and assign both vendor and in-house satellite trucks for remote origination.• Coordinate efforts with non-NBC news agencies in organizing pools or sharing resources.• Familiarity & fluency with scheduling and control systems such as ScheduAll & Dataminer• Remote interface based control of technical infrastructure: including satellite receivers, decoders, router control, spectrum analyzers as well as video/audio adjustments.

Education

• S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University

  Master of Science - MS, Media Manangement and Journalism Innovation

• Montclair State University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Broadcasting

• Università di Siena

  Study Abroad, International Media