I’M LILY STRAIGHT-RATTET

Broadcast Stage Manager and Production Technician

HELLO!

About me

Originally from Boston (go Sox!), I graduated Hofstra University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Video and Television production. I realized through my love of fast paced environments and the day to day adventures of working with talent, that stage managing was something I was passionate about. In my short professional career, I've had 5 positions and counting. I'm always looking for my next opportunity to grow in this crazy industry. If you're interested in hiring me or if you had questions about my background, I would love to hear from you!

Fun Facts: I was a mascot in college, I love to tap dance and I'm learning to roller skate.

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Professional Experience

October 2021-Present

STAGE MANAGER/A2 OPERATOR AT NBC NEWS

Stage manager and A2 operator for programming on MSNBC and NBC News Now
Work with stagehands, camera operators, directors, and audio operators to ensure seamless communication and high-quality production standards
Ensure talent and guests are mic'd and have their personal needs met

June 2021 - August 2021

Audio 2 technician for CNBC's "Fast Money" at the Nasdaq in Times Square

FREELANCE A2 AT CNBC

May 2021 - August 2021

FREELANCE GRAPHICS OPERATOR AT NEWSMAX MEDIA

Build and fire full screens and lower thirds during live programming using the web based program Singular

April 2021 - June 2021

FREELANCE FLOOR DIRECTOR/A2 OPERATOR AT NBC SPORTS GROUP

Act as mode of communication between the control room and the studio
Attend to the needs of on air talent
Test and dress Lav microphones and IFBs

Mar 2019 - November 2021

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN AT BLOOMBERG LP

Viz Graphics Operator

Move quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced broadcast environment
Fire lower-third and full-screen graphics during live broadcasts
Direct a wide variety of graphics templates to several viz channels
Collaborate with the technical team and editorial personnel in order to ensure a quality visual presentation for the audience

Floor Manager/A2 Operator

Set up and strike the studio for each show
Check needed microphones and IFBs for quality with the Audio 1 operator
Print scripts quickly for anchors
Dress microphones and IFBs for on air talent quickly and aesthetically

October 2020 - March 2021

FREELANCE REMOTE PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN AT PELOTON INTERACTIVE

Monitor and troubleshoot stream quality during live production.
Build segments for live classes
Execute workflow to transform live events into on-demand assets.
Assist on-air talent, employees, and clients with all things production-related.
Catalog finished product in a content management database accessible to at-home subscribers.

Jan 2019 - March 2020

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN AT CHEDDAR INC

Floor Manager/A2 Operator

Skillfully dress lav microphones and IFBs for on-air talent
Work with the control room via RTS to ensure seamless live productions
Set up and strike the studio for each show
Greet and escort guests
Operate robotic cameras
Control lighting levels according to on air talent and director preference
Ready to use a BlackMagic Ursa Mini handheld camera at a moments notice

Video Playback Operator

Que up video elements during live programming using Viz automation system
Count back to the directors and roll elements simultaneously
Follow rundowns in ENPS to ensure all necessary elements are present

Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

PRODUCTION INTERN AT ABC NEWS NIGHTLINE

Assist with daily logging elements
Go on shoots
Assist with administrative duties within the office
Exposed to all aspects of story development and production
Participate in editorial meetings
Ability to work efficiently in a team/group setting
Ability to work well under pressure
A knowledge and interest in current events

Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

STUDIO TECH/MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR AT NEWS 12 LONG ISLAND

Studio Technician

Operate robotic cameras
Shade accordingly
Replace batteries for wireless lav microphones frequently
Set up and strike studio
Check studio lights and replace bulbs if necessary.

Master Control Operator

Control the video and audio final product for all News 12 services.
Monitor on-air signals and maintain quality standards.
Maintain the program log and assist traffic department with changes.
Insert commercials and give commercial cues to studio.
Record or store programs and program segments for playback.
Play back programming to air.
Upload commercials into storage for playback.
Identify and assist with troubleshooting equipment problems.
Coordinate repairs and maintenance.
Identify problems and take prompt corrective action.

Jan 2017-April 2018

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION INTERN AT SPECTRUM NEW YORK 1 NEWS

Operate semi-robotic camera controls and audio console
Assist with set up and strike for shows
Learn automation systems for playback of daily programming
Floor manage for the the 10pm newscast
Perform audio 2 duties for guests and talent
Interned both spring 2017 and spring 2018

May 2017-Aug 2017

OPERATIONS INTERN AT WABC

Assist on field shoots
Transcribe and log taped interviews
Research/fact check and gather post-production elements such as graphics and music
Collaborate with the marketing, sales, promotions, news and art departments
Shadow LIVE! With Kelly & Ryan in the studio and the 12 o'clock Eyewitness News