Ryan Carpenter 

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE:

A1,A2 ESPN SEC Network                                          Feubuary 2025-Current

-Working as an A1 and A2 for the SEC Network, controlling the audio for shows such as; SEC Now, Rally Cap, Open Mic, and other media day events.

-Routing incoming and outgoing signals each day depending on where each game will be played.

-working in a high stress environment with changes happening seconds before air that need to be fixed.

-Mixing live shows following broadcast LKFS Standards, ensuring a clear mix for at home viewers.

-Mic up host and analysts before the show and monitoring battery life, changing batteries and replacing issues with IFBs and Mics as needed.

Audio Tech, Panther Vision                                            November 2024 – Current

·Prepared and tested audio equipment prior the match, ensuring performance of microphones and packs for referees, singers, and announcers.

·Assisted in the setup and teardown of audio equipment of the event.

Seasonal HR Recruiter, Billy Graham                      August 2024-November 2024

·Onboarded seasonal workers for Christmas at the library using software such as HireRight, PeopleSoft, Jobvite, NC Hire, and Skill survey.

· Lead first day orientation for new hires, leading them through security training and the onboarding process.

·Communicated with the HR team and the library staff on how to improve the system of training new hires.

Producer, Dirt Vision                                                                                     July 2024

· Produced live racing shows streaming on the dirt vision platform for multiple dirt races.

·Worked with onsite director to ensure audio levels on talent were correct, as well as give advice is they needed to change shots.

·Directed commercial breaks with onsite director so they would know when they are off air.

Production Assistant, Unrivaled Films                                                    June 2024

·Assisted a team in a commercial production by helping each position set up.

·Spoke with and relayed messages between teams to ensure efficient communication.

·Worked with audio and grip to help set up lighting equipment and boom mics in advance to help the production move smoothly from each location

Lead A1 Producer, Western Carolina, ESPN+                                         August 2023- May 2024

·100+ home basketball, soccer, volleyball, football, baseball, and softball games streamed on ESPN+.

·Ross Carbonite to direct and produce sport broadcast for ESPN+.

·Operated a broadcast audio board to mix audio for a live sport production streaming to ESPN+ ensure that the voices sound the best and mix well with other background noises.

·Replay Operator utilizing controllers to build video features that assist the storyline of the broadcast.

Audio Freelance Fox Sports                                                                                                                                                   June 2023- May 2024

·After a three-month internship was giving the chance to become part of their freelance pool.

·Using Pro Tools to mix dialogue, sound effects, and music for videos to air on NASCAR Race day, Race hub, FS1, and FS2.

·Remained composed and professional during a fast paced and constantly changing environment to produce Race Hub their live talk show on NASCAR.

·Enhance the lighting of a set that we built by using different lighting equipment's to produce interviews and live production shows.

Utility, Tupelo honey, CBS,ESPN Sports                                                                               January 2024

·Assisting with setting up of camera cables, audio cables, building and setting cameras, and breaking down all equipment.

·Assisting the floor cameras to make sure their cables are secure and don’t interfere with the game.

Production Volunteer, Forest Hill Church Waxhaw                                                                                           January 2018-May 2023

·Camera operator for church services on Facebook live.

·Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, title, graphic, audio, and special effects using a Ross Carbonite for online streaming and postproduction editing.

·Using an Avid Venue audio board to mix and balance the audio for a live production to ensure the music and sermon are perfect for the audience and broadcast.

EDUCATION:

Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC                                                                                                                              May 2024

Bachelor of Art in Communication with a concentration in Broadcasting, Minor in Sociology

SKILLS:

Pro tools Audio Mixing Dante Audio Mastering Camera Operator Sport Directing Technical Directing Video Playback Audition Live music mixing Premier Pro Venue setup