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10 broadcast operations experts
These ten professionals have run broadcast operations, master control and on-air operations at television stations and networks. A reader can learn how broadcasters organize and run their day-to-day on-air operations.
Professionals to explore
01—10Brian Ferguson
LinkedInExperience: Director, On-Air Operations · CBS Sports Network
Former Director, On-Air Operations (2021–2025), Manager - On Air Operations (2014–2021) and NETWORK OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (2008–2014) at CBS Sports Network, and former Network Operations at CBS College Sports Network (2005–2008). The profile summary cites a background in broadcast operations and production.
Harlan Milton, MBA
LinkedInExperience: Director, On-Air Operations · Sinclair Inc.
Former Director, On-Air Operations at Sinclair Inc. (2020–2023) and Sr. Director, On-Air Operations at Fan Duel Sports Network (2023–2025), where the profile says this person led the operations team developing and implementing workflows in support of content origination and distribution for the Bally Sports regional sports networks. Former Network Operations Manager at Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (2019–2020) and at Fox Networks Group (2017–2019).
Hernan Jiron
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President Broadcast Operations, Master Control Traffic · TelevisaUnivision
Senior Vice President Broadcast Operations, Master Control Traffic at TelevisaUnivision since 2017. Former Vice President of Broadcast Operations (2013–2017), Director of Broadcast Operations (2012–2013), Senior Supervisor of Broadcast Operations (2001–2012) and Broadcast Operations Supervisor (1995–2001) at TelevisaUnivision.
James Estes
LinkedInExperience: Director of Master Control Operations · CBS Corporation
Director of Master Control Operations at CBS Corporation since 2018. Former Manager of News Technical Operations at WGCL TV - Meredith Corporation (2007–2017) and News Operations Manager at WMC-TV - Raycom Media (1999–2007). The profile describes leading daily live broadcasts and production projects and overseeing news technology, equipment and production staffing.
Joshua Baranoff
LinkedInExperience: Director - Broadcast and Streaming Operations · ABC Owned Television Stations
Director - Broadcast and Streaming Operations at ABC Owned Television Stations since 2015, where the profile describes managing the transition of a Hub from an outside vendor location to a Disney facility. Former Broadcast Automation Manager - WPVI-TV 6ABC (2013–2015) and Maintenance Engineer - WPVI-TV 6ABC (2009–2013) at ABC Owned Television Stations.
Leslie Zarco
LinkedInExperience: Director of Broadcast Operations · Disney Entertainment
Former Director of Broadcast Operations at Disney Entertainment (2019–2021), Director, Broadcast Operations and VOD at 20th Century Studios (2011–2019) and Broadcast Operations Manager at FOX Sports (2005–2011). Former Director of Streaming and VOD Operations at Tastemade (2021–2023). The profile describes her experience in live broadcasting and video on demand operations.
Matt Byers
LinkedInExperience: VP of Media Control Center Broadcast Operations · Fox Corporation
VP of Media Control Center Broadcast Operations at Fox Corporation since 2020; the profile places this role in the Operations department at the President/Vice President level. The profile also lists a former role as Director of Operational Resiliency at Fox Entertainment (2013–2014).
Michelle Begay
LinkedInExperience: Director of Master Control Operations · Fox Television Stations
Director of Master Control Operations at Fox Television Stations since 2024. Former Senior Broadcast Operations Manager at Fox Television Stations (2011–2022), Manager, Incident Operations at Fox Corporation (2022–2024) and Production Manager at FOX10 Phoenix (2024). Former Senior Broadcast Technician at Qualcomm (2007–2011).
Rick Gamertsfelder
LinkedInExperience: Broadcast Operations Manager · WCCB Charlotte
Former Broadcast Operations Manager at WCCB Charlotte (2006–2019), and Operations Manager there since 1999. The profile says this person is responsible for day to day Broadcast Operations for Bahakel Communications across 5 television stations and for quality control for all live and recorded studio production at WCCB, WOLO and WFXB.
Roberto Rosales
LinkedInExperience: Director - Broadcast Operations · Univision
Director - Broadcast Operations at Univision since 2013. The profile describes the purpose of this role as being responsible for the continuity and execution of the Univision Network's distribution streams. The profile also notes Six Sigma and LEAN Black Belt certification.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's setting to yours, since running master control for a single local station is different from running a centralized hub or a national network's distribution. Ask each person which automation and playout systems they ran and how they staffed around the clock, so you can judge how close their operation was to yours.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How did you staff and schedule master control and on-air operations to cover every hour of the broadcast day?
- 02What happened during your worst on-air failure, and what did you change afterward?
- 03How did you approach moving station operations into a centralized hub or a new playout system?
Reaching broadcast operations experts
How can I contact one of these broadcast operations experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including CBS Sports Network, Sinclair Inc. and TelevisaUnivision, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach broadcast operations experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
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About this directory
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