Ryan Hunker
New Albany
Summary
Hardworking freelance camera operator, videographer, video shader, and replay operator with 4 years of experience in live sports production. Have filmed broadcasts for Division I and II college athletic contests, as well as high school sports, press conferences, and graduation ceremonies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Camera Operator/Video Shader/Replay Operator
West Virginia University, Department of Athletics
08.2020 - Current
- Operated cameras for football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling and gymnastics (These contests were broadcast on ESPN, ESPN+ and venue video boards)
- Video shading for all sports
- Worked replay for basketball and baseball
- Helped train and mentor new employees.
Freelance Camera Operator
Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania
08.2020 - Current
- Filmed multiple live sporting events (MEC Women's Basketball Tournament, WV State Boys' Basketball and Football Championships, PONY League World Series)
- Worked well with new people/crews and production trucks.
ENG Videographer
Mountaineer Playbook
01.2024 - 05.2024
- For the Sports and Adventure Media Major capstone class
- Helped reporters shoot B-Roll at different events and in different locations
- Assisted in filming of interviews
- Helped with editing packages for the show
- Worked as Video Playback in the television studio for the recording of the broadcasts
- Show is broadcasted on a top 25 TV market (TV Station-KDKA-TV), airs on a statewide broadcast network (West Virginia Public Broadcasting), and streams on HD Media, the publisher of seven newspapers in the state
Videographer
Storied Rivals
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Operated mobile camera for high school football and basketball
- Filmed for editors to make highlight videos and “documentary” style videos of every game for teams
- Worked on not only following action of the games, but incorporating creative aspects (drama, crowd, coaches, scenery, etc.)
- Directed the annual Muskingum Valley vs Licking Valley All Star Football Game in 2023.
Videographer/Photographer
Laity Lodge Youth Camp
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Filmed and edited creative content for camp videos, worked in Premiere Pro
- Photographed campers and staff every day, edited in Adobe Lightroom
- Helped create and send photos for social media content.
Education
B.S. in Journalism - Sports & Adventure Media
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2024
Awards
- Footage from the West Virginia High School Football State Championships on December 2, 2023 was SportsCenter’s #1 Top Play of the Day in their Top 10 Plays feature, footage was also instrumental in the play being voted the Sports Illustrated High School Football Play of the Year
- Scholastic Art Awards (Regional) - 2 Gold Keys, 1 Silver Key
- Photography featured in the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition
- Photography featured in "Flip The Page" magazine
- Columbus Academy Fine Arts Award for Photography
Personal
Have traveled internationally and across the United States
Founding father of the Rho Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon at West Virginia University, serving as Secretary on executive board
Enjoy meeting new people, traveling and seeing new places
Timeline
ENG Videographer
Mountaineer Playbook
01.2024 - 05.2024
Videographer/Photographer
Laity Lodge Youth Camp
07.2022 - 07.2023
Camera Operator/Video Shader/Replay Operator
West Virginia University, Department of Athletics
08.2020 - Current
Freelance Camera Operator
Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania
08.2020 - Current
Videographer
Storied Rivals
08.2019 - 08.2023
B.S. in Journalism - Sports & Adventure Media
West Virginia University
Similar Profiles
Ryan HuffRyan Huff
Student-Athlete Development Coordinator at West Virginia University AthleticsStudent-Athlete Development Coordinator at West Virginia University Athletics
Camryn SwattsCamryn Swatts
Ticketing and Marketing at University of West Florida Athletics DepartmentTicketing and Marketing at University of West Florida Athletics Department
Adam ToddAdam Todd
Research Participant at West Virginia University Department of PsychologyResearch Participant at West Virginia University Department of Psychology
Andrew HoslerAndrew Hosler
Operations Manager at Hogan TransportsOperations Manager at Hogan Transports
Clare ReederClare Reeder
Account Manager Liaison at TNAAAccount Manager Liaison at TNAA