IVANA LAMANA VILLAR

• Coordinate human and technical resources in Media Control Areas (MCAs) to ensure smooth broadcast operations for live sports events.

• Maintain technical quality and operational continuity from acquisition to delivery across digital platforms and linear distribution.

• Manage multiple traffic streams and support stakeholders’ requirements, ensuring service readiness and rapid issue resolution under pressure.

• Work closely with the OCS department responsible for International Federations relations, aligning technical operations with global federation expectations.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement technical solutions in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

• Operated playout systems for live and recorded sports, content ingest and playback.

• Ensured signal integrity and high video/audio quality during live broadcasts.

• Supported content workflows and transmission under direction of Broadcast Coordination.

• Troubleshot technical issues quickly to maintain continuous broadcast operations.

• Operated live video ingest, replay, and recording for sports and broadcast shows at TV stations and OB vans.

• Managed signal exchanges with other broadcasters and agencies; coordinated related processes and made rapid decisions during peak broadcast hours.

• Handled live sports and show video playback and replays using EVS and Grass Valley servers, EVS/K2 remote panels, IP Director software, and VTRs in studio and OB van environments.

• Operated EVS servers and IP Director for video playback and recording on live and pre‑recorded shows; managed VTR workflows.

• Coordinated international ice‑skating/theatre shows: oversaw stage setup, venue preparation, performer support, props/scenery, and assisted producer/technical director.

• Edited linear and non‑linear content (news, docs, series, adverts).
• Processed external video requests, located and delivered footage, coordinating across departments.
• Managed video archiving and quality control on central servers.
• Digitized/ingested PAL signals to new digital standards.
• Handled signal exchanges with external broadcasters, performing efficiently during peak operations.

• Directed TV floor operations for live/recorded shows (e.g., Big Brother, Survivor)
• Operated video playback/recording from VTRs and servers.

• Assisted directors on live shows with floor management and VTR operations.

• Supported production of a BBC5 radio show (internship via Cambridge University).