Head of Production at The Weather Channel (XYZnetworks)
Sydney Area, Australia
- Current
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- Head of Production at The Weather Channel XYZnetworks
- Past
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- Supervising Producer at The Weather Channel – XYZnetworks
- Promo Producer at The Weather Channel - XYZnetworks
- Producer Post Production at The Weather Channel – XYZnetworks
- Senior Editor at The Weather Channel - XYZnetworks
- Technical Director at The Weather Channel - XYZnetworks
- Freelance Editor at Sky News Australia
- Technical Officer Media Department at Sri Lanka Interactive Media Group
- Education
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- University of Technology, Sydney
- Connections
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- Industry
- Media Production
Patty Bianco’s Summary
In my current role as Head of Production at The Weather Channel (XYZnetworks) it is my responsibility to guarantee that the highest quality television broadcast is maintained 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. It broadcasts not only weather reports and news, but also extends to acquired international and local content which is my duty to attain. I am also required to continually produce new special programmes which I must develop from concept through to completion. The role is very strategic and requires a dedication and focus to long term planning, whilst also managing the day to day broadcast and staff.
Patty Bianco’s Specialties:
Media Production and Management
Patty Bianco’s Experience
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Head of Production
The Weather Channel XYZnetworks
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Media Production industry)
February 2007 — Present (1 year 11 months)
•2IC role that provides strategic planning and direction to General Manager & XYZnetworks Executive Committee
•Pitch, develop & manage new major productions for XYZnetworks
•Budget management (both large & small)
•Production & Project management
•Provide strategic direction and successful execution of all productions, projects and programming
•Responsible for credible and accurate Weather News 24/7 (broadcast on Foxtel, Austar and Optus TV)
•Work closely with Marketing, Sales and Engineering departments
•Manage and mentor production staff and Presenters
•Work closely with XYZnetworks Acquisitions department
•Develop & deliver monthly Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to Foxtel
•Negotiate & manage external accounts and relationships
•Lead editorial direction of productions
•Oversee and direct channel imagery, ensuring brand essence is maintained
•Implement structure, improvements & enhancements for all productions
•Guide and approve licensing and legal matters -
Supervising Producer
The Weather Channel – XYZnetworks
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
July 2005 — January 2007 (1 year 7 months)
• Provide assistance to the Head Of Production and supervision to the Live On-Air teams and Post Production resources with respect to technical and editorial production, budgetary maintenance and administrative duties and tasks
• Oversee effective management workflows for Post Production facilities both internal and external
• Construction & Management of monthly rosters to budget
• Management of staff leave & sick day replacements
• Undertake other Executive Production roles as required , such as Executive Producer
• Oversee day to day running of on air elements
• Training development and co-ordination within budget
• Management of library systems and databases
• Assist Head of Production with strategic planning and development of content
• Manage studio and control room
• Sign off and manage all technical requirements
• Budget control & recommendations for efficiency
• Manage and maintain AMCOS and other licence budgets
• Daily one-on-one mentoring of on-air team -
Promo Producer
The Weather Channel - XYZnetworks
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
June 2004 — June 2005 (1 year 1 month)
• Work in collaboration with Creative Director, Sales Director, Marketing Director and Executive Producer to produce and edit on air promotions, adverts and other lifestyle programs as necessary
• Manage freelance Promo Producers and staff members
• Compile cross channel promos for distribution and manage external cross channel complies
• Select commercial and production music for On Air play out
• Coordinate with Program Director on air scheduling of promos
• Deliver staff and management presentations
• Manage and supervise all facility bookings and requirements for external clients
• Production management and budget management for all on air promos
• Edit proficiently on Final Cut Pro, PC editing stations and produce graphics in Photoshop
• Manage other additional budgets
• Provide technical training support for staff members in aspects such as editing -
Producer Post Production
The Weather Channel – XYZnetworks
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
October 2003 — June 2004 (9 months)
• Manage all post production work
• Manage and supervise all facility bookings and requirements for On Air Teams and external clients
• Ensure that all technical matters are attended to and resolved
• Maintain and foster new relationships with Post Production facility providers
• Recommend innovative ways to improve and stream line workflows to ensure budget savings and time efficiency
• Training team members in Post Production techniques and emerging technologies
• Manage distribution of media on servers
• Manage and maintain tape stock
• Manage and maintain a highly organised video and CD library data bases
• Deliver staff and management presentations
• Production management ( pre to post production, which included writing proposals, budgets, organising crews, script writing and on line edit )
• Manage staff and budgets
• Technically proficient in post production facilities and processes -
Senior Editor
The Weather Channel - XYZnetworks
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
November 2002 — October 2003 (1 year)
• Produce high quality edited, programs using Discreet EDIT, Combustion & Adobe Photoshop software (incorporating animations, composites and designs)
• Create and edit channel ID’s, promos’, openers, billboards, commercials, lifestyle mini series, news stories and documentaries
• Train staff members post production techniques
• Direct, record and edit all voice overs -
Technical Director
The Weather Channel - XYZnetworks
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
January 2001 — January 2002 (1 year 1 month)
• Direct all on air programming & ensure highest quality program output to TV viewing audience
• Record, vision switch and audio mix all programs
• Maintain on air LEICTH server based digital traffic system for on air output programming
• Undertake lightning, camera & sound operations -
Freelance Editor
Sky News Australia
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
November 2000 — January 2001 (3 months)
• Edit news stories using Quantel News Box as directed by producers
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Technical Officer Media Department
Sri Lanka Interactive Media Group
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
January 1999 — January 2000 (1 year 1 month)
• Maintain the media division
• Develop and implement national TV advertisements on UN Child Rights from pre to post production
• Produce video and TV promotions
• Project planning, evaluation and management
• Highlight issues relating to child rights abuses and other human right issues via the audio, visual and print medium
• Conduct media training workshops for staff members
• Run workshops (sport, art, English, drama, video) for homeless / school age (6 – 18 years) children
• Apply for funding grants
• Ensure cooperation of state and other institutions for the implementation of projects
Patty Bianco’s Education
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University of Technology, Sydney
Media and Arts Production, Sociology, 2002 — 2005
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