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Overview
Work History
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Honors and Awards
Certification
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Ryan Pfleiderer

Burbank,CA

Summary

Innovative Producer with 10+ years of experience in all aspects of video, graphics, and live event production. Visionary creator, storyteller, and business operations manager with demonstrated success taking an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative team leader who works closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce high quality content. Expertise in pre-production logistics, budgeting, scheduling, creative development, on-set production, custom graphics composition, and asset management. Possesses demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategies, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding goals. Exceptional organizational and communication skills and experience working with diverse teams and managing up.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Producer

Tastemade
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Liaised with directors, talent, and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.

Content Producer

Google & YouTube
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw the creative execution of graphics content for Google and YouTube's tentpole live events including YouTube's Brandcast, Google Marketing Live, Consumer Electronics Showcase, and Made on YouTube.
  • Collaborated with Creative Directors, Product Marketing team, and the Events team to ensure that all creative assets were strategically aligned with the launch of latest Google products.
  • Managed creative approvals process which included communicating with executives, product managers, and creative directors.
  • Directed UI/UX development for custom demos inside Google's booth at the Consumer Electronics Showcase in Las Vegas.
  • Acted as main liaison between internal Google teams and external creative agencies.
  • Strengthened scripted content through proofreading and editing.

Video Producer

The Walt Disney Company
05.2015 - 05.2022
  • Produced and directed more than 100 videos for Disney's social brands including @Disney, @Disney+, and @Pixar.
  • Collaborated cross functionally with internal clients across the Disney organization including Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Disney Animation Studios, ABC, and Disney Parks to execute short-form videos that generated millions of views across all social media channels.
  • Developed concepts based on Disney IP, wrote scripts, and provided notes on edits through final delivery.
  • Managed internal communications with various departments including legal, finance, programming, marketing, and sales.
  • Managed freelance production teams for innovative digital content and brand campaigns.
  • Built daily schedules and shot lists and executed creative vision.
  • Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
  • Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing, and quality assurance reviewing.
  • Designed programming and created content to drive brand and marketing messaging in accordance with brand strategies.
  • Oversaw creative development and filming of different types of video content.

Producer

Maker Studios
11.2013 - 05.2015
  • Ran writers' room and produced dozens of videos for Maker Studios owned-and-operated comedy YouTube channel Nacho Punch.
  • Managed and executed multiple concurrent projects with budgets ranging from $5k to $500k, showcasing financial acumen and project management expertise.
  • Successfully developed creative strategies each quarter, aligning initiatives with overarching business goals.
  • Quickly promoted from production coordinator to producer, demonstrating growth opportunities within a competitive organization.
  • Optimized content and distribution across YouTube and other social channels to bolster engagement and brand reach.

Education

BS - Broadcast Journalism

Emerson College
Boston, MA
05-2012

Skills

  • Field Production
  • Budget Oversight
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Brand Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Production Operations
  • Presentation Skills
  • Timeline Management
  • Content Writing
  • Live Events
  • Proofreading
  • Strong Creative Vision

Honors and Awards

The Webby Awards - "To Live and Pie in LA", Social, Culture, & Lifestyle - Nominee 2023

Certification

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Training - May 2021 - USF Corporate Training and Professional Education

Timeline

Freelance Producer

Tastemade
08.2022 - 10.2024

Content Producer

Google & YouTube
08.2022 - 09.2024

Video Producer

The Walt Disney Company
05.2015 - 05.2022

Producer

Maker Studios
11.2013 - 05.2015

BS - Broadcast Journalism

Emerson College
Ryan Pfleiderer