Russ Jones

Broadcast systems consultant/project manager/engineer with record illustrating proven ability in the planning, installation and commissioning of a broad range of broadcast equipment. Prominent projects in both international and regional projects including: design and commissioning of two news studios and news rooms for RT France, Design of three TV studios and commissioning of four OB trucks for RTM, commissioning of hybrid baseband and IP multichannel broadcast system for StarHub Singapore, Proposed, designed and commissioned numerous expansion projects for Astro, including adding HD and IPTV channels, Upgraded two TV studios for Astro Productions, GS Shop and a Virtual studio, Engineer in charge of installation and commissioning of Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios. Facility consists of two large TV production studios and film post production rooms, including a Dolby Atmos capable Dubbing Theatre, Responsible for the design and commissioning of a new multichannel playout facility for Astro TV, Malaysia. Then went on to upgrade their existing site whilst still keeping it on air, System design and commissioning of eight channel playout system for Danish TV. Involved replacing live equipment whilst keeping channels on air, Site manager/commissioning engineer for move of Central TV playout from Birmingham to Granada TV, Leeds UK, Project management and design of media management system for new BBC Broadcast Centre, involved Quantel editing/storage and Omnibus control system, Designed and commissioned a 4 channel sports presentation/playout for Dubai TV, Employed for three years in America as project manager/engineer for Sony USA. Projects included a major production studio for ABC in Times Square NY, 128-channel play out facility for Direct TV Japan, Proposal, design, installation and commissioning of automated play out area for Abu Dhabi TV, Design, installation and commissioning of automated News system for Antennae 3 in Madrid, Proposal, design, installation and commissioning of large news studio for SIC Portugal, In charge of design, installation and commissioning of new TV station for TV4 Sweden.

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Education: Solihull Technical College: Ordinary Nation Diploma in Technology, Aston University: Two years of degree in electrical engineering, BBC Wood Norton Training Centre: BBC ‘C’ Course in broadcast technology.

russ@elevatebroadcast.com