JAMISON GRAVES

JAMISON GRAVES
Video & Broadcast Producer
jamisongraves@gmail.com | Knoxville, Tennessee
jamison.tv | linkedin.com/in/jamisongraves
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Versatile video and broadcast producer with extensive experience directing live events, building studios, and keeping productions steady under pressure. Combines strong technical ability with practical problem-solving to keep shows on time and teams coordinated. Equally effective running a full control room solo or leading large crews through multi-day, high-complexity broadcasts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Contract) Production Manager & Coordinator
June 2025 - September 2025- Coordinated on-site operations for large-scale broadcasts, maintaining consistent execution under tight deadlines and shifting requirements.
- Managed staffing logistics, rapid last-minute fills, schedule adjustments, and call times to keep crews aligned.
- Organized breaks and meals to support morale and ensure efficient pacing throughout long production days.
(Contract) Broadcast Producer & Engineer
February 2025 - August 2025- Ran smaller Melee Fight League broadcasts as a one-person technical operator, handling PTZ cameras, video switching, and audio mixing for complete live shows.
- Engineered and supported larger events by verifying lighting, audio, routing, and show flow so all departments stayed synchronized.
- Troubleshot signal, routing, and equipment issues in real time, maintaining continuity during live combat sports.
Broadcast Production Manager
May 2023 - February 2025- Oversaw year-round broadcast operations by coordinating producers, engineers, editors, and support staff to keep weekly esports programming stable and consistent.
- Managed the full production pipeline for the final SMITE World Championship and the first SMITE 2 World Championship, aligning creative, technical, and logistics teams under demanding timelines.
- Led communication, scheduling, and on-site execution across departments, enabling rapid problem-solving and polished live broadcasts.
Broadcast Engineer
May 2022 - May 2023- Planned and built broadcast studios and control rooms for a high-volume Twitch organization, designing signal paths and workflows for continuous production.
- Engineered and supported live podcasts, game shows, and specialty content by managing routing, audio, lighting, and fast turnaround fixes.
- Delivered technical support for remote shoots, adapting gear and infrastructure to unpredictable environments.
Publishing Producer
September 2019 - April 2022- Planned, wrote, animated, and produced marketing and entertainment content for SMITE, Paladins, Rogue Company, and Realm Royale from concept through delivery.
- Led a team of producers and editors, shaping timelines and ensuring content aligned with brand tone and community expectations.
- Coordinated with art, design, and community teams to create campaigns, trailers, and spotlights that boosted player engagement.
Senior Broadcast & Video Producer
February 2018 - September 2019- Shot and edited documentary, marketing, and event content for Halo, Overwatch, Brawl Stars, and Brawlhalla, capturing both competition and behind-the-scenes stories.
- Managed end-to-end production workflows, from pre-production planning to final edits.
- Collaborated with developers, players, and community teams to build content that strengthened audience engagement.
Broadcast Producer & Editor
September 2016 - February 2018- Advanced from production assistant to broadcast lead, taking on roles in camera operation, replay, editing, technical direction, and audio engineering.
- Directed and engineered live broadcasts across an entire esports season, ensuring stable execution and clear communication during league play and major events.
- Oversaw show planning, live calling, and cross-team coordination, helping raise broadcast quality and build scalable workflows.
Videographer
May 2015 - July 2016- Filmed high-adventure excursions including helicopter tours, dogsledding, and ziplining, capturing scenic and action footage in challenging outdoor conditions.
- Adapted quickly to shifting light, weather, and terrain, maintaining consistent exposure and image quality.
- Produced over forty immersive travel videos that translated real-world experiences into compelling visual stories.
SKILLS
broadcast: vMix, OBS Studio, Wirecast, TriCaster, Ross Carbonite/Acuity, Blackmagic ATEM, PTZ Camera Control, Multi-Camera Direction, Live Switching & Graphics, Audio Mixing (A1)
technical: Linux/Ubuntu Server Administration, ffmpeg (encoding, transcoding, streaming), NDI & SRT Protocols, Network Streaming Architecture, Dante Audio Networking, Hardware Troubleshooting & Integration, Studio Infrastructure Design
post Production: Adobe Premiere Pro (Multicam, Proxy Workflows, Team Projects), DaVinci Resolve (Color Grading, Fairlight Audio), Adobe After Effects (Motion Graphics, VFX, Compositing), Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition (Audio Post-Production), Adobe Media Encoder (Batch Encoding, Delivery), Proxy Workflow Optimization, LUT Creation & Color Management, ProRes, DNxHD/HR, H.264/H.265 Codecs, Frame.io & Collaborative Review, Asset Management & Archive Strategy
production: Live Event Direction, Technical Direction, Broadcast Engineering, Production Coordination, Crew Management, Creative Direction, Script Writing, Storyboarding