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Ryan Jensen is an Emmy Award winning engineer with a demonstrated history of designing and supporting advance workflows in the broadcast media industry
RECOGNITION. Industry-honored experience.
  • 38TH ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY FOR OUTSTANDING TRANS-MEDIA SPORTS COVERAGE
  • SILVER ADDY AWARD BRONZE TELLY AWARD PLATINUM AURORA AWARD - BEST OF SHOW VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE COMMUNICATOR AWARD OF DISTINCTION GOLD AVA AWARD GOLD AVA AWARD - CINEMATOGRAPHY
  • BRONZE TELLY AWARD Aided in raising over $790,000
  • GOLD AVA AWARD GOLD AURORA AWARD VIDEOGRAPHER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
EXPERIENCE. Demonstrated history.
  • POST-PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - NBC Sports +
    Stamford, Connecticut: June 2016 – Present

    • Developed an ASP MVC web solution to automate the onboarding of 400+ new users into the media asset management system for the 2018 Winter Olympics

    • Provide maintenance, training, and support for post-production environment for major live primetime sporting events including Sunday Night Football, Thursday Night Football and the Rio 2016 Olympics
  • BROADCAST AND WORKFLOW ENGINEER - Leading the Way +
    Atlanta, Georgia: July 2014 – June 2016

    Designed, implemented, and trained on cutting-edge collaborative and media management workflows

    • Implemented AVID Interplay MediaCentral and Media Composer Cloud, enabling real-time remote access to Interplay database

    • Integrated FileCatalyst accelerated file transfer solutions, both automating national and international file transfers while increasing transfer efficiency over traditional FTP

    • Worked with Media Administrator to utilize multi-tier storage in the most cost-effective manner

    • Developed .NET- and XLST-based metadata-driven decision-making automation with AVID Interplay and Telestream Vantage by leveraging AVID Web Services

    Provided comprehensive engineering support

    • Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on all servers and workstations in AVID Interplay environment

    • Performed routing of all audio/video signals across facility

    • Developed and implemented file management workflows based on needs of all studio, national, and international shoots
  • FREELANCE BROADCAST ENGINEER AND PRODUCTION CONSULTANT - Leading the Way +
    Atlanta, Georgia: October 2012 – June 2014

    • Successfully led broadcast distribution from an SD tape-based distributor to an HD IP-based distributor, all while saving over 15% on distribution costs

    • Successfully led the workflow transition from a Final Cut Pro 7 and Final Cut Server workflow to an AVID Interplay-centric environment

    • Created automation workflows in Telestream Vantage reducing staffing requirements for redundant processes
  • FEATURE FILM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Redemption of the Commons +
    • Organized and executed the day-to-day schedule for both cast and crew

    • Managed production personnel while acting as a liaison between director and crew

    • Continually balanced artistic integrity of the film while maintaining both budget and schedule
  • DIRECTOR OF VIDEO PRODUCTION - Spanish River Church +
    Boca Raton, Florida: September 2010 - November 2011

    • Produced and directed multiple promotional videos, including documentary films produced in Haiti and Brazil, to promote multinational church expansion efforts

    • Collaborated with leadership to transition the production infrastructure from an analog platform to digital HD video production and live multiscreen A/V presentation platform

    • Consulted leadership on effective multi-platform fundraising and promotional strategies

    • Directed live camera IMAG for the Community of Performing Arts Concert Series
  • INTERNATIONAL VIDEO PRODUCER - TWR +
    Cary, NC: Summers of 2009 and 2010

    • Produced and directed promotional content which aided in raising over $880,000

    • Created a Global Video Strategy to effectively leverage video production internationally and outlined a budget for initial HD video production purchases
WORLDWIDE. Anywhere. Everywhere.
China
Guam
Kenya
Swaziland
Bonaire
Mozambique
Venezuela
Haiti
Brazil
CONTACT. Get in touch.
ryan@ryanjensenfilms.com
402-278-0291