Inside BMG Live Production
Live production has changed.
Expectations are higher, timelines are tighter, and productions need to scale without losing consistency. For most organizations, that’s where challenges start to surface.
At BMG, live production is built as a connected system. On-site capture, REMI workflows, studio production, and cloud infrastructure all operate together through our Network Operations Center in Washington, DC. That integration allows productions to move faster, adapt in real time, and maintain broadcast-level quality across every show.
Leading that effort is our EVP of Live Production, Andrew Ryback, who works with our production, engineering, and operations teams to support projects nationwide across sports, news, entertainment, and enterprise communications.
This approach isn’t about solving each show individually. It’s about building a system that supports every production from the start.
Watch the full video to see how BMG delivers live production at scale
College Basketball: SIAC & SWAC Championships
March was defined by execution.
Across the SIAC Championships in Morrow, Georgia, and the SWAC Tournament in Atlanta, BMG delivered back-to-back doubleheader broadcasts on ESPN+ and ESPNU, supporting multiple games, tight turnarounds, and consistent production across both weekends.
Each broadcast followed the same model. On-site crews handling camera coverage, audio, and arena operations. Mobile units supporting the field. Centralized production teams inside BMG’s Network Operations Center in Washington, DC, managed switching, graphics, replay, and overall coordination in real time.
That structure is what makes doubleheaders possible.
But more than anything, this month was about the team behind it.
From early call times through the final buzzer, our crews on-site and in the NOC delivered the same level of focus and execution across every game.
Shoutout to our production teams, engineers, and freelance partners across both championships. Their consistency, preparation, and professionalism make these broadcasts happen.
College Hockey: Sioux Falls Regionals
BMG was on-site at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center for the Sioux Falls Regionals.
The semifinals on Thursday featured Quinnipiac vs. Providence and North Dakota vs. Merrimack, followed by the regional final on Saturday between North Dakota and Quinnipiac.
For this event, the production was on-site with a full-production truck. Our creative and technical team produced spectacular coverage across both the doubleheader and the final.
Hockey moves quickly, and momentum can shift at any moment. Across back-to-back games and into the championship, the production had to stay sharp, responsive, and consistent from start to finish.
That’s where the team made the difference.
Each event brings its own demands. This one called for a fully on-site approach, and the team delivered.
Latest Insights from the BMG Team
As production models and content strategies continue to evolve, we’ve been publishing a series of articles focused on how organizations are building and operating modern media workflows.
Below are a few recent pieces:
Media Asset Management Guide
Our latest in-depth guide breaks down how MAM systems function as the operational backbone of modern content workflows, connecting production, playout, distribution, and archive into a single environment. Our Director of Media Asset Management Services, Mohammad Ataya, explores how different organizations, from broadcasters to enterprise teams, are using MAM to manage scale, reduce inefficiencies, and support long-term content strategy.
Why Social Media Is Now Part of Your Broadcast Infrastructure
Social platforms are no longer a secondary distribution channel. They are a primary touchpoint for audience engagement. This article from our Director of Master Control, Playout, & Transmission, Karen Landry, explores how content operations need to evolve to support multi-platform publishing, vertical video, and real-time coordination between linear, streaming, and social environments.
The Future of Broadcast Infrastructure
This piece by our CEO, Todd Mason, examines the industry’s shift toward centralized infrastructure, REMI workflows, and cloud-connected production environments. As traditional models become more difficult to scale, organizations are rethinking how production, playout, and distribution are structured to support long-term growth.
Employee Spotlight: Martina Koleva
This month, we’re highlighting Martina Koleva, BMG’s Chief Financial Officer.
Since joining the team in February 2025, Martina has played a key role in supporting the company’s continued growth, bringing structure, clarity, and consistency to BMG’s financial operations.
With a background in accounting and analysis and her certification as a Business Analyst, Martina focuses on making complex financial systems easier to understand and more effective across the organization. From budgeting and forecasting to reporting and process optimization, her work helps ensure that BMG operates with the discipline and visibility required to support large-scale production and managed services.
Originally from Bulgaria, Martina brings a thoughtful, solutions-driven approach to her role, with a perspective that keeps precision and practicality at the center of her work.
At BMG, strong financial management is more than oversight. It’s a critical part of how we plan, scale, and deliver for our clients, and Martina plays a central role in making that possible.
Welcome New Hires
We’re excited to welcome new members to the BMG team:
- Jacob Varga, Xpression Operator (Washington, DC)
- Julia Lee, Graphic Designer (Washington, DC)
- Eric Strobel, Producer (Chicago)
Each brings experience across production, graphics, and marketing as we continue to grow our team across key areas of the business.
Welcome to BMG.
We’re Hiring
BMG is expanding our team with exciting new opportunities in NYC, Chicago, and Washington, DC! We’re currently hiring for several full-time roles, including:
- IT Engineer – DC
- Production Engineer – DC
- Marketing Coordinator – DC
- Talent Booker – Chicago
If you’re passionate about innovation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to work on high-profile productions with an industry-leading team, BMG could be the perfect fit. We offer competitive salaries, strong benefits, and the chance to make an immediate impact across live production, managed services, and system integration.
Freelance Roles We’re Filling
BMG’s production schedule continues to grow across live events, sports, and enterprise programming, and we’re looking to expand our freelance network to support that work.
We’re currently seeking experienced professionals in the following roles and locations:
- Technical Directors (Grass Valley Kayenne K Frame, Ross Acuity switchers) – DC
- 3-Play Operators – DC, New York, Las Vegas
- A-1’s (Yamaha DM7-EX and CL-5 Console experience and experienced at mixing 5.1) – DC, Las Vegas, and New York
- Xpression Graphics Operators – DC, New York, and Las Vegas
- Grass Valley k2 Dyno Replay Operators – DC, New York, and Las Vegas
- Video Engineers (Grass Valley LDX-86 WorldCam Cameras) – DC
- Freelance Broadcast System Installers –DC/Las Vegas
- Freelance EICs (Engineer in Charge) – DC/Las Vegas
- Freelance Broadcast Design Engineers – DC/Las Vegas
- Freelance Tech Managers – DC/Las Vegas
- Editor/DP – DC
If you or someone you know is interested in working with BMG, please encourage them to join our database!
Looking Ahead to April
April brings a mix of high-profile productions across space, entertainment, and sports.
BMG will once again support Blue Origin with the upcoming NG-3 mission, targeting launch of the AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 satellite no earlier than Sunday, April 12. These launches require precise coordination across multiple locations, with production and engineering teams working together to deliver a seamless global broadcast.
Later in the month, BMG will kick off the first event in a six-part golf tour series with ProTour Golf in Palm Beach Gardens. The series will combine live event coverage with consistent production workflows designed to support multi-event programming across the season.
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