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| James J. Massaro, President has owned and operated Massaro Productions, Inc., a successful video production company since 1983. He attributes part of his success to dedication to quality production - which is achieved with cutting-edge equipment and skilled professionals. Additionally, his personal philosophy is to exceed expectations through dedication and commitment to his clients. Jim, a 30 year veteran of the television industry and a recipient of more than 20 national and regional awards, routinely provides live coverage of breaking news and sports, and videotaped interviews for all major networks. Being out in the field on a daily basis, Jim felt the growing need for a dependable uplink company in this region, and with this realization, he formed First Call UPLinks. Jim presently operates one of three satellite uplink trucks as well as continuing to cover events behind the camera. |
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Robin Channell,
VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS |
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| GEORGE SCHRAFFENBERGER, Uplink OPERATOR is an Emmy-nominated camera operator and editor, and has also received an Emmy for engineering excellence for the high definition coverage of the second John Glenn launch. As an engineer for WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio, he was EIC for two trips to Tempe, Arizona for coverage of the Ohio State Buckeyes; and numerous remotes such as coverage of 9-11 in New York and hurricane coverage along the East coast. As an engineer for First Call UPLinks, he still holds the record at ABC as engineer of the longest held vendor truck on station in Austin, Texas for the 2000 election, arriving on 10-30-2000 and leaving 1-22-2001. |
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| benjamin popio, broadcast technician joined Massaro Productions in December of 2005. Ben has 15 years combined experience in videography with local stations WYTV and WKBN in both SD and HD Production for news and sports. His experience has allowed him to come on board contributing to camera operation, sound technician, and live crew support. Ben's ability to successfully shoot and edit news and sports, has already made him an asset to our company. |
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| TRACEY LISTON, CERTIFIED BROADCAST
TELEVISION ENGINEER joined First Call UPLinks full time in 2012 after supporting the Company in a freelance role since 2000. Tracey's experience has taken him to two North American Olympic Games uplinking the world feed and two Super Bowls handling the pre and post game needs of domestic and international clients. Previously Tracey managed the Media Support Department of the Case School of Medicine handling the technical coordination of many surgical teleconferences and media video releases for university leadership. When the busy uplinker does have spare time, he enjoys amateur radio, flying and sailing. |
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IN MEMORY
Thomas"Hoss" Warner Hoss joined First Call UPLinks in December, 2005 and was the Uplink Operator for truck 1 based in Youngstown, Ohio. He was an exemplary employee who really understood the television business. This was his life’s ambition and his passion. He always did “Whatever it takes” and completed his duties with precision and love. Those Hoss met on the road respected him and loved him for the kind, gentle person that he was. We have truly lost a great friend and colleague. He will be remembered always in our thoughts, prayers, and heart. |
First Call UPLinks
8433 South Ave. Bldg. 1, Suite 3 - Poland, Ohio 44514
Fax: 330.726.1914 Toll Free: 1.800.951.6707
Email:info@firstcalluplinks.com