Ryan Spadafina
Secaucus,NJ
Summary
Creative-minded producer, writer and editor with particular interest in sports, music and film. Proven professional with experience in all areas of production.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Associate
MLB Network
Secaucus, New Jersey
06.2024 - Current
- Edited various elements for shows such as MLB Central, MLB Now and MLB Tonight.
- Created montages that were broadcast on air as well as on social media and the MLB website.
- Worked on the MLB website's FastCast segment, recapping all of the games from the day in under 10 minutes.
- Edited MLB Central's "Best of the Year" segment in 2024, a 4 minute montage compiling all of the show's best moments.
- Collaborated with Associate Producers and Segment Producers and took direction in order to make the best product possible.
Host
ICTV: Hold That Thought
Ithaca, New York
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Hosted the live ICTV sports debate show Hold That Thought.
- Wrote the script used in the show.
- Mediated debates between the panelists.
- Used the teleprompter as well as an in-ear IFB with producers talking live.
Digital Talent Production Intern
Fox Sports
Los Angeles, California
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in the recording, production and post-production for multiple FOX Sports podcasts. This includes Fippin' Bats with Ben Verlander, Bear Bets: A FOX Sports Gambling Show, The NFL on FOX Podcast with Dave Helman and The State of the Union with Alexi Lalas.
- Attended production meetings and contributed ideas to producers for new segments and creative ways to appeal to younger audiences.
- Acted as graphics coordinator in the studio for the video recorded versions of these podcasts.
- Edited graphics using Tagboard as well as editing audio using Adobe Premiere and Audition.
Producer
ICTV Sports Final
Ithaca, New York
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Acted as one of three producers in charge on content for Ithaca College Television's live sports show, Sports Final.
- Ran pre-production meetings where graphics and highlights were made hours before air.
- Timed the show through ENPS to make sure we ran on time.
- Assisted in creating new segments as well as improving other ones.
- Attended the 2024 College Television Awards in Los Angeles where Sports Final was nominated for Best Sports Show.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Television And Digital Media
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05-2024
Skills
- Video editing
- Audio editing
- Content creation
- Script writing
- Live broadcasting
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Project management
Timeline
Broadcast Associate
MLB Network
06.2024 - Current
Host
ICTV: Hold That Thought
01.2024 - 05.2024
Digital Talent Production Intern
Fox Sports
09.2023 - 11.2023
Producer
ICTV Sports Final
01.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Television And Digital Media
Ithaca College