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Ryan Koning

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Media Operations Specialist at MLB Network / NHL Network who develops SOPs and trains 15+ team members.

At MLB Network / NHL Network, I coordinate critical media workflows for nationally televised programming and help keep content delivery moving in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

I develop and implement SOPs, reorganize workflows, and troubleshoot operational and technical issues. I was selected for promotion based on my operational expertise and support for critical department workflows.

I train and onboard 15+ team members on network systems, procedures, workflows, and department standards. I also perform quality checks on edited content and coordinate digital content production and distribution for MLB.com and social channels.

Earlier at MLB Network / NHL Network, I managed digital media asset ingestion, organization, distribution, archiving, and restoration. I also edited video for All American Games, and my professional achievement includes a 2019 Sports Emmy Award as Associate Producer for MLB Tonight.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Media Operations Specialist

Current

MLB Network / NHL Network

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Coordinate critical media workflows supporting nationally televised MLB Network and NHL Network programming in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. Train and onboard team members, develop SOPs, and troubleshoot operational issues to ensure uninterrupted content delivery.

Media Operations Workflow Management SOP Development team training Onboarding Troubleshooting Quality Assurance Digital Content Distribution Cross Functional Collaboration Process Improvement

Media Operations Associate

MLB Network / NHL Network

Aug 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Managed ingestion, organization, distribution, archiving, and restoration of thousands of digital media assets. Coordinated internal departments and third-party partners for timely content delivery and supported production teams with accurate media records.

Digital Asset Management Media Ingestion Archiving Content Distribution eNPS Improvement Video Audio Conversion Workflow Organization Cross functional Coordination

Video Editor

All American Games

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 (5 months)

Managed end-to-end production of video content for national football events. Created motion graphics and optimized visual assets using Adobe After Effects and Photoshop.

Video Editing After Effects Photoshop Motion Graphics Asset Management Content Production

Tour Representative

U.S. Army All-American Bowl / All American Games

Aug 2017 - Feb 2018 (6 months)

Represented the organization across an 11-state territory, coordinating recognition events for 36 elite student-athletes and band members. Managed sponsor activations, event logistics, travel, budgeting, PR, and on-site execution.

Event Coordination Sponsor Management Logistics Budgeting Public Relations Social Media Photo and Video Production Stakeholder Coordination