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Step behind the scenes of live sports production with Hardy and top broadcast professionals. Each week, you’ll get insider stories, hands-on tips, and a chance to ask your burning questions in real time.

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What are Broadcast workshops?

Broadcast Workshops provides hands on access to emerging technologies. Networking events that connect you to the broadcast community. Your path to a career in broadcasting starts here. Broadcast Workshops are designed to develop and advance the careers of working professionals in the technical crafts and trades that are part of the world of film, television, and streaming. Our core mission is to unite our members under a collective voice, provide resources and benefits that supports career growth through advocacy and education.

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Crafts Masters Mentor Program

Learn from the industry’s most accomplished technical professionals through our exclusive Crafts Masters Mentor program. These distinguished experts bring decades of broadcast experience and specialized knowledge directly to our members through workshops, content, and mentorship.

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    David Burke

    Graphic Operator and Designer

    Email: keyportkeys@gmail.com

    BRIEF BIO:

    Dave has been a graphic operator and designer in sports, news and entertainment for over 25 years. He's built regional sports network graphics disks used by 21 different NHL, NBA and MLB teams, plus dozens of packages for college sports, fight sports, studio shows, in-venue shows, news and entertainment broadcasts. His design work has earned him two New York Emmys as well as the 2025 Chyron Designer of the Year Award.

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    Mario Zecca

    Zoom Jockey (Camera Operator)

    Email: drz2112@gmail.com

    BRIEF BIO: 3x National Sports Emmy Award Winner with 35 years in the industry.  Fox Sports, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, WWE TV.   16 Super Bowls, 19 World Series, 3 NBA Finals and 4 Stanley Cup Finals.  5 time US OPEN Golf championship and various national events.   My goal is to educate and mentor the new generation of not only camera operators but all future television technicians…..

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    Joel Salkowitz

    Senior Audio

    Email: nyflyboy@aol.com

    BRIEF BIO:
    Extensive experience as Audio Engineer for studio and remote television production ​ including live sports broadcasts (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA, Horse ​ Racing, MLS, College Football & Basketball) on ESPN, Fox Sports CBS, CBSSN, NBC, NBCSN, MSG ​ Network, YES, SNY and local TV outlets as well as talk shows (Rickie Lake, Tempestt, Richard Bey), ​ live music performances, local news and morning shows, satellite tours, location shoots, video conferencing, corporate trade shows and numerous other events.

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    Paul Murtha

    Animator

    Email: threedefx@yahoo.com

    BRIEF BIO:
    Animator with over 25 years of graphics experience and 6 years management . Proven ability to work within a structured artistic environment, as well as the ability to take creative lead. Solid understanding of current animation software with a strong technical ability to adapt and apply techniques to short and long term projects. Strong fine art and story-boarding skills, with proven experience in developing, managing, and executing projects from concept development to production.

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We’re proud to collaborate with studios, production houses, and platforms that believe in uplifting behind-the-scenes talent.

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Broadcast Creators

Explore the shows and creators leading the conversation in technical media production.

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Broadcast workshops in School Program

Interested in hosting a workshop at a school or community center in your area? Help address a critical skills shortage in a high demand, high paid industry — contact us and a member of our Broadcast Workshops team will respond personally.

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