Maria Anna Nerkowska
LONDON
Summary
Highly skilled and passionate Sound Operator and Broadcast Engineer with extensive experience in live and studio broadcast environments. Adept at working under pressure in fast-paced environments, I have a proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues, collaborate with production teams and maintain broadcast standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sound / Technical Operator
Times Radio
01.2023 - Current
- Operating sound desk for live shows, ensuring balanced and high-quality sound output for listeners
- Troubleshooting technical issues during live broadcasts, resolving problems quickly to minimize disruption to the audience
- Working under the pressure and dealing with live sound issues
- Be the final point of quality control for the National Radio Stations, producing balanced, great sounding radio
- Putting guests and presenters on air
- Working closely with Editors and Producers in an exciting, fast paced environment
- Performing line tests with contributors
- Scheduling and controlling the studio playout system, RCS Zetta
- Working with the news gathering systems Burli and NewsBoss
- Mixing and influencing the sound of our station through our Telos AxiaFusion audio consoles
- Controlling the studio visualisation system, MultiCAM
- Working with the studio phone and outside source suit, BionicStudio/PhoneBOX
Junior Broadcast Engineer
News UK
08.2022 - Current
- Dealing with sound and video broadcasting critical issues
- Testing and booking broadcast equipment for radio and TV stations
- Provide support for Outside Broadcasts
- Managing and fixing issues in TV and radio stations
- Provide customer-focused support for broadcast technology users
- Maintain and solve problems with hardware and software in studios and racks rooms
- Work with outside companies and internal departments to promptly resolve faults
- Test and fix equipment
- Perform quality and line tests with external contributors
- Book, configure and test satellite feeds for sporting and news events
- Configure equipment to meet operational needs
- Document systems, processes and procedures
- Keep studios, racks rooms, stores and technology offices safe and tidy
- Implement new systems to support changing broadcast requirements
- Understand transmission chains and audio processing for broadcast
Personal Piano, Music Theory and Harmony Tutor
Freelance
01.2016 - 07.2022
- Teaching piano, music theory and harmony and managing the proper level of education for students
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement
- Developed personalized curriculum for each student to cater to their unique learning styles and needs
Student Fundraiser Spring2022
City, University of London
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Raise funds for the Fundraising Campaign - raising money for student support, scholarships, research and widening participation
- Strengthening the relationships and bonds between City and Bayes and their respective alumni
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders within the university community, leveraging their networks for additional support
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by effectively juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring consistent progress towards goals on all fronts
Child Tutor and Instructor
CHRIS company
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Conducting classes in a safe, interesting, methodical manner
- Organizing and participating in general camp activities
- Assisted in planning special events like talent shows, field trips or themed days that added variety to the camp schedule while promoting camaraderie among participants
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
- Fostered a positive environment for campers by promoting inclusivity, respect, and enthusiasm in all interactions
- Extended support in administrative tasks such as registration, documentation, and parent communication to ensure efficient operations at the summer camp
Education
Bsc(Hons) - Music, Sound and Technology
City, University of London
07.2022
Bsc(Hons) - Creative Music Technology
University of the West of England
Bristol07.2020
Piano, Piano Improvisation And Music Theory
Frederic Chopin School of Music
Warsaw06.2019
Matura diploma -
Alexander Kaminski Collage
Warsaw06.2019
Skills
- Audio and broadcast engineering
- Sound desk operation, proficient in using analogue and digital mixing desks
- Live TV and radio broadcasting
- Music composition and sound design for film, TV and video games
- Audio post-production and music production
- Microphone techniques
- Knowledgeable about talkback systems
- Audio signal processing
- Proficient in sound editing, foley, sound recording, mixing and mastering
- Rigging and de-rigging
- Advanced IT skills
- Highly skilled pianist and singer
Certification
Certificate of Employability – Micro-Placements Programme Dante certificate
Languages
English - Highly proficient
Polish - Native speaker
Spanish - Basic knowledge
Hobbies and Interests
playing piano, singing, music composition, producing music, dancing, sports
Personal Qualities
- Highly organised
- Ability to work under pressure
- Quick learner
- Time efficient
- Strong attention to details
- Friendly
- Great communication skills
- Responsible and hard working
Professional Skills
- Audio softwares: Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Dante Controller, Reaper, Ableton live, Audacity, RCS Zetta
- Broadcast software: Exterity, Elemental, LiveU controller, Virtual Network Computing, Riedel, Virtual Machine, Pathfinder, Dante, KVM management, NewsBoss
Timeline
Sound / Technical Operator
Times Radio
01.2023 - Current
Junior Broadcast Engineer
News UK
08.2022 - Current
Student Fundraiser Spring2022
City, University of London
01.2021 - 01.2022
Personal Piano, Music Theory and Harmony Tutor
Freelance
01.2016 - 07.2022
Child Tutor and Instructor
CHRIS company
01.2015 - 01.2020
Bsc(Hons) - Music, Sound and Technology
City, University of London
Bsc(Hons) - Creative Music Technology
University of the West of England
Piano, Piano Improvisation And Music Theory
Frederic Chopin School of Music
Matura diploma -
Alexander Kaminski Collage
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