SHANNON BARRACATO
Brooklyn, NY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

High-impact media operations and editorial leader with 15+ years of experience across broadcast operations, production management, and publishing. Proven expertise in 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

• Stabilize operational workflows across Engineering, Production, Feeds, and MAM across three bureaus
• Oversee vendor performance (Comcast / Master Control), ensuring 99.9% on-air reliability and compliance standards
• Produce executive-level reporting synthesizing technical and production performance data for leadership decision-making

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

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 Project Management Certificate
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)