Overview
A new production control room was developed to support the launch of FanDuel TV’s expanded sports programming and unify production teams that had previously been operating across multiple rooms.
The project went beyond a room buildout. It required full broadcast infrastructure integration so the new control room could operate as part of the larger facility, with reliable connectivity to core production systems, house routing, playout, record workflows, monitoring, communications, and operational support systems.
Serving as the on site engineering lead, I managed the project in coordination with a remote design engineer, construction trades, vendors, and internal staff. Responsibilities included validating console layouts, verifying Ethernet, SDI, and power infrastructure, coordinating technical installation details, and ensuring proper integration into the facility’s core broadcast systems.
Broadcast Infrastructure Integration
The build included connectivity to the house video router, as well as media playout and record systems, creating a fully integrated signal path across the broadcast environment. Additional work included production switcher integration, videowall and multiviewer configuration, communications systems, teleprompter deployment, acoustic treatment, and lighting upgrades.
Operational Readiness
Special attention was given to signal flow validation, system interoperability, and operator usability to ensure the room could transition smoothly into live production. The control room was designed around real production workflows, giving production teams a more unified, flexible, and supportable operating environment.
