Levi Duran

About Levi Duran

The Assistant Director of Engineering assists in the planning and design of station and remote broadcast systems, assures quality control of all installations; Assist the Director of Engineering in capital planning and department expense budget drafting; •Ensures daily maintenance issues are being resolved in a timely manner, staff development opportunities are being applied, and projects are being completed on schedule and within budget. •The Assistant Director aides in supervision of the engineering maintenance staff, backs up the Director of Engineering facility infrastructure, and the IT Manager with Information Technology Services, collaborates alongside with the Prodction Manager, Operations, and Master Control, manifests a creative focus to develop the team’s skills, providing the environment, tools, and training needed to keep them growing, with relevance, engagement, and passion in an ever-changing technological field.• Participate in the development and the efficient implementation of the business\' long-term technology strategies.•Assists with handling of department operating budgets, forecasts, plans, and reports.• Assist with building relationships with vendors, and local distribution partners.• Aides with the implementation, commissioning, documentation, and operational handoff of new technology.• Facilitate ongoing continuing education on new technologies and train the Maintenance staff on new systems and operations.• Work directly with the News Department to plan and implement special production and event coverage as necessary.

Experience

1. Assistant Chief Engineer

   Hearst

   Jan 2024 — Present · Albuquerque, NM, US

   Assists in the planning and design of station and remote broadcast systems; assure quality control of all installations; Assist the Director in capital planning and department expense budget; and coordinate station documentation for all electronic installationsEnsures daily maintenance issues are being resolved in a timely manner, staff development opportunities are being applied, and projects are being completed on schedule and within budgetAssist

Education

• Valley High School

  High School Diploma, General Education

  1998 — 2002

• The University of New Mexico

  Working on my Bachelor's degree, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

  2002 — 2010

Skills

• Live Production
• Tape Operation
• Post Production
• Video Production
• Production Management
• Vitech Winplus Autoscript
• On-Air Graphics
• Harmonic Omneon Mediagrid
• Directing
• Election Graphics
• Stage Lighting
• Professional Audio
• Evertz Overture Manager and Designer
• Video
• Pre-Production
• Technical Direction
• Avid Inews Command Client and Server Manager
• Commercial Production
• Evertz Hdnamedropper
• Broadcast Journalism
• Camera
• Avid Technology Products
• Breaking News
• Avid Airspeed 5000
• Grip
• Broadcast Television
• Avid Leaderplus
• Media Prep
• Avid Sundance Automation
• Avid Deko
• Floor Directing
• Editing
• Sound
• Production Assistance
• Studio Lighting
• Avid Deko Cast
• Production Managment
• Video Post-Production
• Videography
• Digital Video