Jason Ornellas

Jason Ornellas has extensive work experience in the field of broadcast engineering. Jason has held various roles at different companies, starting with their position as a Broadcast Technician at the University of Indianapolis from 2007 to 2009. Jason then worked at iHeartMedia as a Staff Studio Engineer from 2009 to 2011, where they were responsible for managing and maintaining multiple studios, troubleshooting network issues, and supporting station events.

Following that, Jason worked as the Chief Engineer for Greater Media New Jersey from 2011 to 2014, overseeing technical operations for multiple stations and maintaining studio and transmitter facilities. Jason then joined CBS Radio as a Director of Engineering from 2014 to 2017, where they managed a team of engineers and ensured the smooth operation of radio broadcast equipment across five stations.

In 2017, Jason became a Member of the Board of Directors for the Society of Broadcast Engineers, where they served until 2021. In this role, they contributed to the volunteer efforts of the society and was involved in the nomination and election process for national office candidates.

Most recently, Jason worked as the Regional Director of Technology for Bonneville International, starting in 2014. In this role, they provided leadership and guidance for technical operations in the company's West Coast markets and collaborated with senior leadership to make decisions regarding technical vision and system integration.

Throughout their career, Jason has demonstrated their expertise in broadcast engineering by successfully managing technical operations, ensuring FCC compliance, and supporting various aspects of radio broadcasting.

Jason Ornellas completed their education from 2001 to 2005 at Archbishop Riordan High School. Jason then attended the California State University-Sacramento from 2005 to 2006, although no degree or field of study information is provided. Later, they pursued a degree in Communications with a focus on Electronic Media from the University of Indianapolis from 2007 to 2010. In addition to their formal education, Jason obtained the Dante Certification 1 from Audinate in April 2017. Jason also holds certifications as a Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer (CBRE) and a Certified Radio Operator (CRO) from the Society of Broadcast Engineers, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not mentioned.