Shannon Barracato

Writer • Systems Architect • Documentation Specialist

My Resume

SHANNON BARRACATO
Brooklyn, NY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Media operations and editorial leader with deep experience in broadcast production, technical operations, and workflow design. Known for building and stabilizing complex production environments, leading cross‑functional teams, and developing scalable operational systems in high‑pressure, live media settings.

CORE STRENGTHS

  • Media Operations & Live Broadcast Execution
  • Workflow & Systems Architecture (greenfield → scale)
  • Cross‑Functional Leadership (Production / Engineering / Ops)
  • Escalation Design & Incident Management
  • Vendor Management (Master Control / SaaS / Broadcast partners)
  • Executive Reporting & Operational Analytics
  • Budgeting, Labor Forecasting & Cost Optimization
  • Editorial Development & Content Acquisition

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONFIDENTIAL NEWS NETWORK — New York, NY (2020 – Present)

Technical Operations Manager | Dec 2025 – Present

  • Stabilized operational workflows across Engineering, Production, Feeds, and MAM across three bureaus.
  • Oversaw vendor performance (Comcast / Master Control), supporting high on‑air reliability and compliance.
  • Produced executive‑level reporting synthesizing technical and production performance data for leadership.

Unit Production Manager | 2020 – Dec 2025

  • Built and scaled production operations from startup environment to enterprise broadcast system supporting 12+ daily shows and 80+ crew members
  • Designed internal SOP framework and proprietary workflow systems supporting cross-department execution
  • Managed labor forecasting, production budgets, and multi-studio scheduling across national bureaus
  • Served as primary escalation point for live broadcast operational and technical issues
  • Identified and resolved labor classification issues resulting in $100K+ annual cost savings

Broadcast Ops Intelligence Platform (BOIP)

Solution Architect / Product Owner / Operations SME | 2026 – Present

  • Designed and led development of a Python/Tkinter operational intelligence platform consolidating broadcast incidents across Engineering, Production, CTS, Feeds, and Vendors.
  • Automated evidence ingestion and metadata extraction via Outlook COM, enabling structured review workflows and eliminating manual tracking.
  • Engineered intelligent event‑matching and cross‑source correlation to unify departmental reporting and prevent duplicate incidents.
  • Developed configurable operational rules for routing, normalization, and workflow evolution without code changes.
  • Generated structured timelines and summaries supporting investigation, RCA, and executive reporting.
  • Replaced fragmented spreadsheets with a governed, scalable operational system improving accuracy, visibility, and institutional knowledge retention.

CAST & CREW ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES — New York, NY (2019 – 2020)

  • Managed payroll operations, tax compliance, and issue resolution for high-volume, union-regulated productions
  • Ensured 100% audit readiness across production payroll cycles

WTOC 11 (GRAY TELEVISION) — Savannah, GA (2018 – 2019)

News Operations Specialist

• Executed live broadcast control room operations and production scheduling for daily news programming

• Executed on-air delivery using newsroom systems and production tools (ENPS, Chyron, switcher operations)

Quality Control Analyst (ASQ CQT)
Medical Device Company – confidential | 2013 – 2016

  • Led quality control and training efforts in a high-volume warehouse environment.
  • Participated in audits and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Acquisitions Editor
Evil Jester Press | 2011 – 2015

  • Managed content acquisition, editing, and marketing to increase audience engagement and sales.

Studio Technician
WZZM 13 | 2001 – 2002

  • Operated teleprompters, studio cameras, and field equipment to support live broadcasts.

Accountant
Accountemps Limited | 2001

  • Handled full accounting functions including payroll, vendor relations, and financial reporting for a non-profit.

Financial Analyst
CBS Corporation | 2000

  • Prepared labor and financial reports and models, supported budgeting for national TV network.

Production Coordinator / Financial Analyst
Dick Clark Productions | 1999 – 2000

  • Created budgets and cost reports for live TV productions managing multimillion-dollar expenses.

Development Intern
Scott Free | 1998

  • Supported executive operations for Ridley Scott’s production company including script coverage and scheduling.

AUTHOR

Self-Employed | 1995 – Present

  • Published four novels and edited two anthologies.
  • Developed and wrote a branded podcast (NDA applies).

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • MA, Media & Visual Arts, Emerson College
  • BS, Business Administration / Accounting, Drexel University
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate (in progress)
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
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