C.R.A.F.T.S.

C.R.A.F.T.S. is a Career Resource Association for Film, Television, and Streaming — Mentorship, workshops, training, resources, virtual and networking events.

Master Your Craft. Advance Your Career.

What is C.R.A.F.T.S.?

C.R.A.F.T.S. is a professional association dedicated to educate, advocate, and innovate on behalf of technical professionals in the broadcast industry. Professional association providing workshops, networking, advocacy, and career advancement for industry professionals. C.R.A.F.T.S is a forward-thinking association committed to nurturing, developing, and championing the careers, benefits, and resources of technical crafts and trades professionals in the dynamic world of film, television, and streaming. Our core mission is to unite our members under a collective voice, amplifying their interests, and fostering their growth through support, advocacy, and education.

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Sports broadcast workshop

July 31st, 2025 | All Mobile Video, 26th Street NYC

Join us for an intensive full-day sports broadcast workshop featuring two hands-on sessions covering camera/video engineering (10 AM - 12 PM) and graphics/EVS replay systems (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM), with a networking lunch in between. Learn professional sports broadcasting techniques through our mock ping pong tournament, providing the perfect high-speed environment to master cutting-edge broadcast technology in real-time production conditions. This comprehensive workshop covers professional camera operation, live sports production workflows, graphics creation, replay system operation, and real-time broadcast decision making. Designed for broadcast professionals, camera operators, video engineers, sports production staff, and students seeking hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment at All Mobile Video’s state-of-the-art facility.

Why Join Us?

  • Member Discounts on training, travel, and gear

  • Exclusive Access to workshops, job leads, and resources

  • Early Access to tickets and merchandise

  • Professional Development through mentoring and education

Crafts Masters Mentor Program

Learn from the industry’s most accomplished technical professionals through our exclusive Crafts Masters Mentor program. These distinguished experts bring decades of broadcast experience and specialized knowledge directly to our members through workshops, content, and mentorship.

  • David Burke

    Graphic Operator and Designer

    Email: keyportkeys@gmail.com

    BRIEF BIO:

    Dave has been a graphic operator and designer in sports, news and entertainment for over 25 years. He's built regional sports network graphics disks used by 21 different NHL, NBA and MLB teams, plus dozens of packages for college sports, fight sports, studio shows, in-venue shows, news and entertainment broadcasts. His design work has earned him two New York Emmys as well as the 2025 Chyron Designer of the Year Award.

  • Mario Zecca

    Zoom Jockey (Camera Operator)

    Email: drz2112@gmail.com

    BRIEF BIO: 3x National Sports Emmy Award Winner with 35 years in the industry.  Fox Sports, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, WWE TV.   16 Super Bowls, 19 World Series, 3 NBA Finals and 4 Stanley Cup Finals.  5 time US OPEN Golf championship and various national events.   My goal is to educate and mentor the new generation of not only camera operators but all future television technicians…..

  • Joel Salkowitz

    Senior Audio

    Email: nyflyboy@aol.com

    BRIEF BIO:
    Extensive experience as Audio Engineer for studio and remote television production ​ including live sports broadcasts (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA, Horse ​ Racing, MLS, College Football & Basketball) on ESPN, Fox Sports CBS, CBSSN, NBC, NBCSN, MSG ​ Network, YES, SNY and local TV outlets as well as talk shows (Rickie Lake, Tempestt, Richard Bey), ​ live music performances, local news and morning shows, satellite tours, location shoots, video conferencing, corporate trade shows and numerous other events.

  • Paul Murtha

    Paul Murtha

    Animator

    Email: threedefx@yahoo.com

    BRIEF BIO:
    Animator with over 25 years of graphics experience and 6 years management . Proven ability to work within a structured artistic environment, as well as the ability to take creative lead. Solid understanding of current animation software with a strong technical ability to adapt and apply techniques to short and long term projects. Strong fine art and story-boarding skills, with proven experience in developing, managing, and executing projects from concept development to production.

Crafts Masters Program

Our Industry Partners & Supporters

We’re proud to collaborate with studios, production houses, and platforms that believe in uplifting behind-the-scenes talent.

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CRAFTS Creators

Explore the shows and creators leading the conversation in technical media production.

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C.R.A.F.T.S. in School Program

Interested in hosting a workshop at a school or community center in your area? Help address a critical skills shortage in a high demand, high paid industry — contact us and a member of our C.R.A.F.T.S. team will respond personally.

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CRAFTS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Meet the people behind the mission.

Sponsorship Director

  • Sponsorship Director

    Elses@craftsworkshops.org

    Elese leads sponsorship and outreach strategy at CRAFTS, working with partners who support our mission of uplifting behind-the-scenes creatives.

Educational director