Brian Johnson

Defined and operated live sports events across multiple sports properties, ensuring production workflows were understood and executed end to end. Distributed original content to alternate productions for live events across apps, websites, social platforms, and other distribution channels.

Onboarded live and virtual live channels across all domains, coordinating launch readiness and timely reporting to ad operations. Documented channel launches/takedowns, troubleshot content issues, and partnered on process improvements to reduce launch risk.

Supervised channel operations staff and led integration of new systems and technologies while maintaining SOPs and system documentation. Delivered live and development streaming services across encoder platforms and streaming protocols, triaged feed issues through incident management, and reported performance results to upper management and technical support.

Served as an in-house liaison in the Media Operations center between master control and NFL Network production/programming/traffic teams. Guided master control decisions for promotions and traffic issues and ensured paid commercials and local breaks aired as scheduled.

Supervised staff across CBS-related networks, handling reviews, assessments, scheduling, payroll/timecard verification, and related personnel workflows. Maintained on-air integrity and continuity by managing network originations planning, coordinating deployments, and reporting on-air discrepancies promptly to leadership and clients.

Managed live events within network operations while supporting scheduling and coordination of incoming feeds and records. Handled daily traffic workflows and troubleshooting for operator, equipment, and fiber-related issues, while creating switch group schedules, disaster recovery training, SOPs, and conducting quarterly performance evaluations.

Operated master control automation software and managed live switching for a sports network environment. Updated on-air schedules and controlled sponsored elements to maintain continuity of the live broadcast product.

Monitored 3 networks through Root Sports ingest and master control/ingest equipment, watching on-air output for potential issues such as loss of audio or video signals. Coordinated scheduling records and production operations for live sporting events to support continuous broadcast delivery.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Communications with a minor in Biblical Studies from Pensacola Christian College.