Zach Houser studied theatre and drama at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati before attending the Conservatory of Theater Arts at Webster University in St. Louis, where he immediately began work as a camera operator for iClips Network, covering major music festivals, theatrical performances and national tours, as well as interviewing artists and curating the network's blog. Soon he was supplementing his schedule wrangling cables and building sets for Sportscenter and Nightly Program on ESPN, later becoming lead utility and Chapman Cart operator for ESPN/Disney throughout the football season. Based in Cincinnati, Houser has worked consistently at Turfway Downs Horse Track in Florence, KY, operating camera for races.