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Zachary Faretra is an experienced broadcast maintenance engineer currently serving at abc7NY since November 2022. With a background that includes roles as a midterm election graphics operator at NBC News and a hybrid engineer temp at abc7NY, Zachary has developed expertise in designing and maintaining broadcast, IT, and newsroom systems. Prior experience includes a position as a student engineer at the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, where responsibilities involved repairing studio equipment and managing production setups. Zachary has also held roles such as program director at HEAT Network and audio visual technical aide at Hofstra University, showcasing strong skills in production scheduling, troubleshooting technology issues, and operating live sound and lighting equipment. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Video/Television from Hofstra University, completed in 2022.