James Henderson
Auckland,Eden Terrace
Summary
Talented Manager and audio engineer with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during a successful career. Equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet client/stakeholder needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with proven management abilities and results-driven approach with a high regard for customer satisfaction.
Exceptional track record of both live and post production audio mixing.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Collaborative attitude with a strong focus on team work
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Camera Operations/Audio Production
Warner.Bros Discovery
08.2023 - Current
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth
- Create staff rosters for cameras and audio plus crew all live and pre recorded studio shows and audio post suites operations and workflow
- Facilitate all studio bookings with various stakeholders
- Manage 11 direct reports
- Mixed live and pre recorded Newshub shows plus other external shows as required including Newshub live at 6, Newshub late, AM show, Hui, Nation and others
- Post audio mixing for internal and external clients including station promos/reels and long format show mixes
- Manage all contractor budgets and PO authority via SAP
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Maintain all camera and audio equipment relating to the studio and post environment and upgrade where necessary
- Creating business cases/plans for new equipment
- Proactive, reactive and solutions-orientated leader with a constant focus on service level and technology improvements
- Great awareness of health and safety protocols
- Budget management skills
- Drive to embrace new technologies/workflows
Manager Audio Production
Discovery NZ
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Manage all aspects of live and post production audio at THREE
- Manage and provide strong leadership for 3 direct senior audio engineer direct reports with a focus on staff engagement, work live balance and productivity
- Roster staff and manage contractors
- Manage all workflows for all stakeholders
- Extensive knowledge of company wide audio systems and workflows
- Mixed live and pre recorded Newshub shows plus other external shows as required including Newshub live at 6, Newshub late, AM show, Hui, Nation and others
- Post audio mixing for internal and external clients including station promos/reels and long format show mixes
- Facilitate a fair and structured work environment
- Provide excellent customer service/technical support and advice to all clients and stakeholders
- Facilitate all health and safety protocols
- Drive to embrace new technologies
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities
- Worked to tight dealines
Senior Audio Engineer
Mediaworks/Discovery NZ
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Mixed live and pre recorded Newshub shows plus other external shows as required including Newshub live at 6, Newshub late, AM show, Hui, Nation and others
- Post audio mixing for internal and external clients including station promos/reels and long format show mixes
- Managed and setup studio equipment for all related shows
- Managed workflows
- Worked to tight deadlines.
- Audio production specific senior knowledge across entire department
- Create high quality audio for all clients and stakeholders
- Solid experience in company wide systems with key interdepartmental relationships
- Provide strong leadership for all audio required while working with clients
Freelance Senior Audio Engineer
Fuzzmedia
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Contracted audio post production and live mixing to various clients by creating high quality audio in a variety of settings, jobs and formats.
Senior Audio Engineer
TV3 Network
09.2000 - 02.2017
- Post audio mixing for internal and external clients including station promos/reels and long format show mixes
- Mixed live and pre recorded all network shows
- Audio duties as required across all facets of the network.
- Maintain audio equipment
- Maintain relationships with clients/stakeholders
- Ensured high quality audio for all productions
- Managed tight deadlines
- Knowledge of network audio systems
- Field recording of network shows
Audio Director
Channel 10 Australia
10.1998 - 09.2000
- Post production audio mixing for station promos and long format network shows and any other network post mixing requirements
- Manage all aspects of station post audio requirements
- Manage day to day workflows and systems
- Manage vo talent and bookings
- Maintain studio equipment
- Drive technology improvements/innovation
- Foster client relationships
- Work to tight deadlines
Audio Engineer
TV3 Network
09.1994 - 06.1998
- Live/Field/post audio duties as required
- Mixed numerous live TV shows covering all formats
- Mixed audio post for station promos and long format shows
- Worked on countless outside broadcasts including all sporting formats
- Created field audio for numerous network shows
- Maintained audio equipment/studios
Education
Diploma - Audio Engineering
School of Audio Engineering (SAE)
Auckland11.1991
Skills
- Technical Proficiency
- Fiscal Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- People managing
- Decision-Making
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Staff Training
- Performance reviewing
- Employee Development
Timeline
Manager Camera Operations/Audio Production
Warner.Bros Discovery
08.2023 - Current
Manager Audio Production
Discovery NZ
06.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Audio Engineer
Mediaworks/Discovery NZ
07.2018 - 06.2021
Freelance Senior Audio Engineer
Fuzzmedia
02.2017 - 07.2018
Senior Audio Engineer
TV3 Network
09.2000 - 02.2017
Audio Director
Channel 10 Australia
10.1998 - 09.2000
Audio Engineer
TV3 Network
09.1994 - 06.1998
Diploma - Audio Engineering
School of Audio Engineering (SAE)
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