Tracy Martin
About Tracy Martin
Tracy Martin serves as the Director of Technical Operations and Editor at Sesame Workshop, where he manages technical tasks and provides budget quotes for post-production projects. He holds a B.S. in TV/R - Video Production from Ithaca College and an M.A. in Communication Arts from the New York Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Tracy Martin serves as the Director of Technical Operations and Editor at Sesame Workshop. In this role, she provides budget quotes for work requests and assists various departments that may lack familiarity with post-production processes. Her responsibilities include offering technical advice and ensuring that technical operations tasks are completed in a timely manner. Tracy has held this position since 2007, contributing to the organization for over 17 years.
Previous Experience at Sesame Workshop
Before her current role, Tracy Martin worked as an A/V Technician at Sesame Workshop from 2004 to 2007. During this time, she gained valuable experience in audio and video technology, which laid the foundation for her subsequent advancement within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Tracy Martin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in TV/R - Video Production from Ithaca College, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts degree in Communication Arts from the New York Institute of Technology - Manhattan, completing her studies between 2006 and 2008. Her academic background supports her expertise in technical operations and post-production.
Career at The Paley Center for Media
Tracy Martin worked as a Production Supervisor at The Paley Center for Media from 1994 to 2004. In this role, she managed various production tasks and gained significant experience in media operations. Her decade-long tenure at the center contributed to her professional development in the field.
Technical Operations Management
In her current position, Tracy Martin manages a tape library that consists of 20,000 titles and oversees the storage of approximately 300,000 master tapes. She is responsible for scheduling edit time and equipment needs, ensuring an efficient workflow within technical operations. Additionally, she plays a key role in preparing materials for digital archival storage and retrieval.