ELIAS A. AVALOS
26 Ronald Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303 Home: (646) 339-6321 - eliasavalosny@yahoo.com
Summary
Technical Director and Video Editor with 10+ years of experience in a Live Broadcast television and Live Streaming environment. Understanding of key editing skills such as codecs, frame rates, compressions, offline workflows, and some animation as well as digital management. Versatile, reliable and bilingual professional. Demonstrated reliability and adaptability; dependable individual successfully delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.
Technical Skills
Adobe Premiere Pro | After Effects | Photoshop | Avid Media Composer | NewTek Tricaster BlackMagic ATEM Switcher | Broadcast Pix System | Grass Valley's Maverick Streamyard | Riverside | Descript | Knowledge of vMix system | Native Spanish Speaker
Experience
LinkedIn News - New York, New York
Technical Director/Video Editor (Contract) March 2022 to November 2025
- Directed multi-camera operations for live streaming shoots with StreamYard and live-to-tape shows from the control room, ensuring optimal visual presentation and seamless execution.
- Monitored ShoFlo rundowns; called cues for cameras, graphics, and music, maintaining pacing and broadcast accuracy.
- Oversaw and coordinated the transition of the live broadcast workflow from the ATEM switcher with StreamYard to Grass Valley’s Maverick, collaborating with the Engineering team to design and implement the new control room infrastructure.
- Introduced and configured the Stream Deck as the primary switching interface, improving responsiveness and overall production efficiency.
- Led the creation, scheduling, and delivery of live events on the LinkedIn News platform; tested network and streaming tools to ensure reliability and a high-quality viewer experience.
- Owned the post-production process using Adobe Premiere Pro — importing, editing, and delivering recorded and sponsored content; built A-roll and Descript projects; partnered with producers to craft compelling documentary-style stories.
- Consistently produced top-performing social videos for the LinkedIn News platform, regularly earning the highest-viewed clips of the week.
- Integrated graphics, implemented revisions, and delivered final pieces optimized for various LinkedIn News streaming series, adhering to design templates and brand aesthetics.
- Assisted in podcast setup and international live streaming programs; edited multiple branded series and episodes across the LinkedIn News library.
HITN-TV - Brooklyn, New York
Technical Director/Video Editor (Full-Time) January 2009 to 2022
- Directed live camera operations and Tricaster switching for fast-paced live productions; closely collaborated with producers to ensure seamless execution of live shows; monitored studio lighting and maintained constant communication with Master Control to follow programmed schedules.
- Cut to clock programs for air adhering to formats and stated regulations plus delivery to Master Control; created promos and demo promotions; formulated with programming and production staff to develop editorial strategies and packages. Quality control of outsourced closed captions material and communicated with vendors for discrepancies of delivery.
- Coached new employees and interns on editing software and Adobe programs; supervised their progress; coordinated crew, transportation, to/from interviews on location shoots; produced short clip series for on air fillers from concept, writing, shooting, editing to air.
R.Evolución Latina - New York, NY
Media Coordinator, Videographer (Freelance) December 2011 to August 2014
- Managed list of photographers, camera men and production assistants to cover events; supervised schedules, planned coverage of events, and reported to company directors; shot and edited video material of company's community events; conducted interviews with lighting, audio and cameras; coordinated with directors on a weekly basis; changed company's online image with a professional look through their new online Youtube videos.
HITN-TV - Brooklyn, New York
Master Control Operator (Full-Time) January 2006 to December 2012
- Monitored main signal going on air and technical quality of programs; liaised with satellite feeds for broadcast; managed schedule on air and storage video material for usage and retrieval; responded and troubleshot to emergencies with equipment or program logs; communicated with Traffic; maintained ongoing database of programmed content with media IDs and house numbers for seamless identification.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts : TV and Radio/TV Production, 2010
Brooklyn College/CUNY - Brooklyn, New York, USA
Interests
Avid triple threat on stage, Athlete at Volleyball League, Enthusiastic Globetrotter.