Craig Cheesmond

Craig Cheesmond has extensive work experience in the television industry, with a focus on technical directing and training roles.

Craig worked at Ross Video starting in 2023 as a Demo Artist & Trainer for Overdrive, providing training and integration solutions to clients across North America. Craig was responsible for managing customer expectations, completing documentation, and conducting end user operational training.

Prior to that, Craig worked at Citytv/OMNI Television from 2018 to 2023 as a Senior Technical Director. Their responsibilities included switching live programming for various shows and events, such as Breakfast Television and CityLine. Craig also played a lead role in launching Toronto CityNews on Overdrive and trained other Technical Directors at the station.

From 2011 to 2018, Craig worked as a Technical Director at City, where they switched live programming for City and Omni Television. Craig also played a key role in launching the Omni News channel on Overdrive and was sent to Calgary to build and launch Dinner Television on Overdrive.

Craig has also worked as a Freelance Technical Director for various companies including Sportsnet, CBC Television, TSN, NHL Network, Global Television, Entertainment Tonight Canada, and CP24. In these roles, they were responsible for cutting live programming, conducting updates, and managing technical aspects such as routing live feeds and controlling robotic cameras.

Overall, Craig Cheesmond has a diverse skill set in technical directing and training, with expertise in Ross Overdrive and experience in various television networks.

Craig Cheesmond attended Mohawk College from 1999 to 2002, where they studied Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media. Prior to attending Mohawk College, Craig attended St. Benedicts, although specific details regarding their time there are not available.