I'm Ryan Malavolta, an innovative cinematographer, director, and producer based in Salt Lake City. I own Enticer Media, a full-service video production company serving clients from non-profits to large international brands. I bring expertise across marketing, communications, videography, video editing, client relations, and digital and social media production to every project. Every business has a unique story, and I help teams shape and share theirs with clear strategy, creative storytelling, and a commitment to on-time delivery and high-quality results. I value relationships and collaboration, and I look forward to partnering with clients to create standout video campaigns.

Ryan Malavolta

I'm Ryan Malavolta, an innovative cinematographer, director, and producer based in Salt Lake City. I own Enticer Media, a full-service video production company serving clients from non-profits to large international brands. I bring expertise across marketing, communications, videography, video editing, client relations, and digital and social media production to every project. Every business has a unique story, and I help teams shape and share theirs with clear strategy, creative storytelling, and a commitment to on-time delivery and high-quality results. I value relationships and collaboration, and I look forward to partnering with clients to create standout video campaigns.

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I’m Ryan Malavolta, an innovative cinematographer, director, and producer based in Salt Lake City. I own Enticer Media, a full-service video production company serving clients from non-profits to large international brands. I bring expertise across marketing, communications, videography, video editing, client relations, and digital and social media production to every project.

Every business has a unique story, and I help teams shape and share theirs with clear strategy, creative storytelling, and a commitment to on-time delivery and high-quality results. I value relationships and collaboration, and I look forward to partnering with clients to create standout video campaigns.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Director/Producer at Enticer Media
January 1, 2025 - Present
Innovative cinematographer and producer with a career's worth of experience in marketing, communications, videography, video editing, client relations and digital/social media production. Providing pre-production planning and strategic guidance to create powerful digital media campaigns. Strong knowledge of every phase of the creative process. As a business owner, I focus on building relationships and delivering high-value results. Partner with me to craft a story that stands out.
Video Production Specialist/Content Manager at Visit Salt Lake
February 1, 2025 - September 14, 2025
Responsible for overseeing the creation, development, and delivery of marketing assets across paid and owned channels, including website, social media, and advertising campaigns. Ensures content aligns with brand goals, messaging and quality standards while staying on schedule and within budget. Managed a yearly budget of $50,000 for video and photo projects across Salt Lake County. Maintained a roster of freelance photographers, videographers, designers and studio managers for ongoing brand and campaign work. Produced, shot and edited Visit Salt Lake video and photo content. Oversaw a digital asset management system (Photoshelter for Brands), including ongoing content refreshes and user permission management.
Video Production Specialist at University of Utah
September 1, 2021 - September 14, 2025
Drove support for University of Utah Athletics platforms by crafting impactful, visually stunning video content. Provided fans opportunities to view Olympic sports by directing event live streams. Created and executed media plans tailored to each team and season. Pushed broadcast and video content into the top tier of Pac-12 Conference standards by innovating and adopting new approaches to videography. Mentored student videographers and co-managed department graduate assistant and internship programs.
Jazz Game Night Producer/Vide o Editor at Utah Jazz
March 1, 2016 - September 14, 2025
Delivered outstanding broadcasts for Utah Jazz NBA games by working closely with talent and crew. Envisioned and created original content and feature stories. Collaborated with the Jazz broadcast team to produce compelling full-length feature specials. Shaped viewer experience by producing and directing live spotlight segments on-site. Oversaw content development by coordinating on-location and studio shoots, and interviewing subjects. Streamlined videography workflow by managing an extensive server-based asset archive spanning several decades.
Video Editor at Sinclair Broadcast Group
November 1, 2013 - September 14, 2025
Contributed to an award-winning news team by editing KU TV feature stories, developing local news video and daily breaking news segments. Ensured on-air content met high quality standards while making quick, thoughtful editorial decisions under tight deadlines. Attracted new and current viewers by creating attention-grabbing promotional content. Delivered exceptional broadcasts through collaboration with producers, assignment editors and KU TV talent.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002
Certificate of Proficiency in Web and Development and Design at Salt Lake Community College
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate
January 1, 2019 - September 14, 2025
Adobe Premiere Pro Certified
November 1, 2024 - September 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services