I’m Ryan Baker, a senior video editor and producer based in Richmond, Virginia. I thrive on uphill challenges, constantly pushing my talents by assembling raw footage, mixing audio, and creating graphics that align with a client’s artistic vision and brand. My work has earned awards and a loyal following among producers and executives who appreciate a calm, collaborative approach to creativity. I excel at delivering promos, sizzles, marketing videos, and long-form features under tight deadlines, whether I’m flying solo or collaborating with a strong team. I bring extensive experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and DaVinci Resolve, along with a practical, problem-solving mindset that keeps projects on track and on air.

Ryan Baker

I’m Ryan Baker, a senior video editor and producer based in Richmond, Virginia. I thrive on uphill challenges, constantly pushing my talents by assembling raw footage, mixing audio, and creating graphics that align with a client’s artistic vision and brand. My work has earned awards and a loyal following among producers and executives who appreciate a calm, collaborative approach to creativity. I excel at delivering promos, sizzles, marketing videos, and long-form features under tight deadlines, whether I’m flying solo or collaborating with a strong team. I bring extensive experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and DaVinci Resolve, along with a practical, problem-solving mindset that keeps projects on track and on air.

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I’m Ryan Baker, a senior video editor and producer based in Richmond, Virginia. I thrive on uphill challenges, constantly pushing my talents by assembling raw footage, mixing audio, and creating graphics that align with a client’s artistic vision and brand. My work has earned awards and a loyal following among producers and executives who appreciate a calm, collaborative approach to creativity.

I excel at delivering promos, sizzles, marketing videos, and long-form features under tight deadlines, whether I’m flying solo or collaborating with a strong team. I bring extensive experience with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and DaVinci Resolve, along with a practical, problem-solving mindset that keeps projects on track and on air.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Video Editor/Video Producer at Torpor Media LLC
February 1, 2023 - Present
Edit and produce promos, sizzles, marketing videos and features for broadcast, web and streaming clients using Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator; proficient in graphics, audio mixing and color correction to meet tight deadlines; experienced delivering all asset deliverables and codecs; strong independent worker with team collaboration.
Senior Video Editor/Video Producer at DC Collective
February 28, 2023 - September 27, 2025
Edited and produced promos, sizzles, features and corporate marketing products for Discovery Networks, Freddie Mac, National Geographic Wild, National Geographic Channel, Travel Channel, CNN, political agencies and ESPN (live sessions and air deadlines); supported live events such as Boxing, PGA Championship and NHL Stanley Cup Finals.
Senior Video Editor/Video Producer at RB PRODUCTIONS INC.
April 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025
Creatively edited and produced for Discovery Networks, CNN, National Geographic Channel; daily projects included promos, opens, teases, features and long-form documentary reversions; worked with Avid Editing Systems, Adobe Premiere/Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro.
Editor at Anderson Productions
November 1, 2011 - September 27, 2025
Responsible for operating Avid DS Nitris, Avid Symphony, Final Cut Pro, Avid Adrenaline, Sony 9100 Linear systems, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects creatively for ESPN Domestic and ESPN International; daily projects included promos, opens, teases and long-form features for College Game Day, The NFL, E60 edits and international promos for North America, Latin America and Europe.
Hockey Venue Editor at NBC Olympics, Torino, Italy
March 1, 2006 - September 27, 2025
Contracted to edit for the 2006 Olympics Hockey Venue in Torino, Italy; operated the Avid Adrenaline HD; creatively edited Opens, Teases, Bumps and Features for both Men's and Women's Hockey while live on air.
Studio Editor at NBC Olympics, Athens, Greece
August 11, 2004 - August 29, 2004
Contracted to edit for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece; operated the Sony 9100 Online/Linear suite in the NBC Studio; earned an Emmy for this work.

Education

Some College at Onondaga Community College
September 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Some College at Onondaga Community College
January 1, 1992 - June 26, 1992
Majored in Criminal Justice

Qualifications

Emmy Award
January 1, 2004 - September 27, 2025
Promax Silver Award (Best Sports Promo)
January 1, 2009 - September 27, 2025
Bronze Telly Award (Sports Promo)
January 1, 2011 - September 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet