…as Newsroom Leader and Management Executive

“Gary Kanofsky is one of the most effective producers and leaders I’ve ever worked with. Gary is the very definition of “multifaceted”. On the one hand he has an incredibly creative mind, is a brilliant writer and a very innovative visual producer who understands the fine nuances of TV production – spanning show pacing, studio and field production, writing, graphics, editing – all of it. On the other hand, he’s also a marvelous leader – bringing very rigorous editorial judgment and production discipline to his programs. Gary was the only producer I worked with who recruited, trained, developed and promoted his entire team! Under his stewardship, Gary’s programs are repeatedly singled out as our best produced shows.

The other side of Gary – a rare gift among television production executives – is the depth of his understanding of process and technology. He is supremely effective at running complex productions with amazing efficiency, freeing up his team to be truly creative. Not only does his deep knowledge of technology ensure that he exploits the available tools for maximum on air effect, it means that he’s constantly looking for ways to make things better. At CNBC, his rare combination of abilities led us to promote Gary into a role where he can identify, evangelize, develop and install new technologies for the benefit of the entire network. And, unlike outside consultants and engineers, his rich producing background means he’s always focused on ensuring that these things work in a real show environment and not just in a demo or a lab. Because he’s a great strategist and teacher – we also asked him to oversee editorial training programs for the network.

And now, at WCBS, Gary  has again done an incredible job, raising the 11pm news to the top rated local newscast in New York City and the United States.  Gary Kanofsky is an invaluable resource. He is the consummate business leader, producer, communicator, recruiter, teacher, technologist and, most importantly, friend. It is often said anyone can be replaced. That will never be the case with Gary – who is truly one of a kind.”

David Friend, Senior Vice President, News, CBS Television Stations
oversaw Gary at CNBC from 1998-2005
and at WCBS from 2009-2011

…as Advanced Technologist

“Gary Kanofsky is one of a rare breed in the television industry – a practitioner of our craft who displays an ideal blend of left and right brained acumen – science and process, coupled with creativity and passion. I met Gary at CNBC when he was Senior Producer for CNBC’s outstanding morning programming and I was in charge of End User Services and IT Infrastructure, but I really began to enjoy working with the professional and getting to know the man that is Gary Kanofsky when we started to work together on the design and construction of CNBC’s state of the art facility in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. That experience and relationship built in me a tremendous respect not only for his news savvy, but for his knowledge of advanced and emerging technologies. Most eye-opening for me was Gary’s unique prowess in understanding HOW to use realistic technology solutions to deliver groundbreaking business solutions. Gary’s ability to do that is, quite simply, the best I’ve witnessed in more than 20 years in the technical field. He is visionary and knows how that vision can be executed, with pragmatism never far from his view. He has always been a true partner in developing and implementing technology solutions that have the “wow” but never the “why?”. His training in process design, application system development and six sigma rigor has yielded a highly disciplined thinker who brings unyielding structure, order, and efficiency to his every creative effort. And finally – his sheer passion for television – and his resolve to put on the best show – has led him to relentlessly explore and embrace those new technologies – and to visualize how to put them to use, ensuring an optimized, creative environment that marries efficiency and creativity. Gary is indeed a special, ultra-talented professional.”

Tony Alicea, IT Leader, General Electric (NBC)
worked with Gary at CNBC

…as Motivator and Standard-Setter

“Gary brings excellence to every aspect of his work. He is innovative in his approach to solving everyday problems as well as in designing new concepts for delivering information visually to the viewer. His attention to detail drives projects to successful completion and delivers quantifiable and qualitative results for the business. Gary’s work approach is engaging and energizing for those who work with him and he is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible in order to deliver the best product that we can.”

Susan DeBaun, Quality Leader, MBB, CNBC
worked with Gary at CNBC

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