Kenneth Patterson

For the past eleven years I was employed at KTEH-TV - PBS for the Silicon Valley - most recently serving as the Broadcast Scheduling Manager, as well as the occasional stints in front of the camera and the odd piece of video editing.

I like to assemble things whether it's a schedule, a video, or a computer. I work well with deadlines of various durations, and am very technology friendly - not shying away from the changes in technology that affects whatever endeavor he is engaged in, in fact he looks forward to the benefits and challenges these changes pose.

Currently I am looking to move into the technology sector, either continuing to work with media or moving into testing and development.

Kenneth Patterson’s Experience

Manager Silicon Television (SiTV) - Volunteer

SiliConventions, ltd.

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 2004 — Present (5 years 11 months)

Designed and implemented programming schedule, created break content, produced interstitials, recorded and edited panels and events for the closed cable channel at the annual SiliCon convention.
Broadcast Scheduling Manager

KTEH

(Broadcast Media industry)

1997 — 2009 (12 years )

2005-2009:
Broadcast Scheduling Manager
Designed and implemented the on-air programming schedule for KTEH-TV in San Jose, obtaining an increased viewership of 7% over my last two years while differentiating programming from other local PBS channels. Secured broadcast rights for non PBS syndicated programs and independent productions for broadcast, and maintained consistency within the schedule. Liaised with outside companies to ensure that accurate program listings data is being reported. Selected programming to be promoted on-air and in print. Researched and produced program related documents for internal use. Worked with master control personnel to replace unusable/missing programs and elements Also periodically edited promotional spots for on-air use.

2000-2005:
Continuity Coordinator
Coordinated with Director of Programming and video editing staff in the selection of programs to be promoted. Selected and utilized filler material for use between programs.

2000-2009:
On-Air Fund-raising Talent
Performed as on-air talent during seasonal fund-raising breaks, soliciting viewers to donate funds for local Public Television. Fund-raising breaks were performed in scripted and unscripted, as well as live and pre-taped, environments.

1998-2005:
Traffic Coordinator
Coordinated with various departments to ensure delivery of on-air materials (programs, fillers, promos and underwriting spots.) Scheduled spots for broadcast, ensuring that required elements are aired as needed and filling remaining time with program promotion and fillers.

1997-2004:
Master Control Air-Operator
(relief only from 1998-2004)
Operated television broadcast facility in a fully manual (taped based) and in an automated (tape and file based) environment. Recorded and quality checked programs for future broadcast. Took transmitter readings.
Manager CCTV

CostumeCon 26

(Broadcast Media industry)

2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Manager, BCTV

Artistic Solutions

(Broadcast Media industry)

1998 — 2002 (4 years )
Manager

Theatre Services

(Motion Pictures and Film industry)

December 1994 — August 1996 (1 year 9 months)

1995-1996: Oaks 5, Cupertino - Manager
1994-1995: Southshore Cinemas, Alameda - Assistant Manager
Volunteer

KALX-FM

(Broadcast Media industry)

September 1991 — August 1995 (4 years )

1991-1995: On Air Programmer
Fancy name for a Disc Jockey. Selected music, engineered and announced 3-hour long radio programs.

1992-1995: Film Close Ups - Engineer, Reviewer, Producer
Started as engineer for weekly broadcast. Periodic review of movies. Produced other review segments, and coordinated ticket give-away with local theatres.

1993-1995: Programmers Review Committee
Reviewed other programmers (DJ) and awarded year long broadcast slots.

1991-1995: Spot Producer
Produced a variety of Promos, PSA, and co-promotion spots for use on-air.

1990-1992: News - Copywriter, Reporter, Anchor, Engineer
Wrote stories from variety of sources, occasionally acting as reporter and as anchor. Also served as broadcast engineer for newscasts.

Kenneth Patterson’s Education

Laney Community College

Photography, Audio Production 1990 — 1995
De Anza College

Film/Television, Photography 1988 — 1989
Los Gatos High School

HS Diploma , General, Television, Photography , 1985 — 1989
Foothill College

Computer Programming 2009

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