I'm Joe Neto Jr., a multi-faceted musician, producer, and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the lead singer and founder of Funkranomicon, I craft original funk-driven music and lead our live performances and band operations. I also create and host the Giving Purpose Podcast, sharing meaningful conversations and stories with a purpose-driven focus. As an educator at San José State University and a creative services professional at Stanford Law School, I bring multimedia storytelling to life—from video production and streaming to course development and public speaking. I love blending artistry with technology to empower artists, students, and communities.

Joe Neto Jr.

I'm Joe Neto Jr., a multi-faceted musician, producer, and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the lead singer and founder of Funkranomicon, I craft original funk-driven music and lead our live performances and band operations. I also create and host the Giving Purpose Podcast, sharing meaningful conversations and stories with a purpose-driven focus. As an educator at San José State University and a creative services professional at Stanford Law School, I bring multimedia storytelling to life—from video production and streaming to course development and public speaking. I love blending artistry with technology to empower artists, students, and communities.

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I’m Joe Neto Jr., a multi-faceted musician, producer, and educator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the lead singer and founder of Funkranomicon, I craft original funk-driven music and lead our live performances and band operations. I also create and host the Giving Purpose Podcast, sharing meaningful conversations and stories with a purpose-driven focus.

As an educator at San José State University and a creative services professional at Stanford Law School, I bring multimedia storytelling to life—from video production and streaming to course development and public speaking. I love blending artistry with technology to empower artists, students, and communities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lecturer, Film, Theater & Dance Department at San José State University
August 1, 2024 - Present
Lecturer responsible for course instruction in RTVF-22, RTVF-23, and RTVF-121; developing and teaching courses for Spring/Summer 2026 (RTVF-110, RTVF-134).
Creative Service Specialist / IT System Analyst at Stanford Law School, Stanford University
October 1, 2000 - Present
Creative Manager of multimedia content creation; full video production lifecycle (pre/post/delivery); live stream producer/director; design, operation, and maintenance of production studio; on-site A/V systems troubleshooting for higher-ed.
Co-Program Director / Productions Manager at 90.5 FM KSJS, San José State University
May 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Managed website redesign; daily operations; supervised multimedia and film production; trained DJs; produced and on-air operator for weekly radio show; podcast development, management, and marketing.
Lecturer, Film, Theater & Dance Department at San José State University
August 1, 2024 - Present
Managed all aspects of course instruction for RTVF-22: KSJS Programming & Productions; RTVF-23: Podcasting for Radio & Digital Media; RTVF-121: KSJS-FM Radio. Preparing and teaching upcoming Spring/Summer 2026 courses in RTVF-110 and RTVF-134; engaged students in film, radio, and media production.
Creative Service Specialist / IT System Analyst at Stanford Law School, Stanford University
October 1, 2000 - Present
Creative manager of multimedia content creation; oversee video production from pre to delivery; live stream producer and director; design, operate, and maintain on-site Audio/Video systems for Higher-Ed; manage the production studio.
Co-Program Director / Productions Manager at 90.5 FM KSJS, San José State University
May 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Managed website redesign; daily operations; oversaw multimedia production; podcast development, management, and marketing; trained DJs; produced and hosted weekly radio show; on-air personality; technical producer for live streaming and video.
Lecturer at San José State University - Department of Film, Theater & Dance
August 1, 2024 - Present
Managed all aspects of course instruction for RTVF-22: KSJS Programming & Productions; RTVF-23: Podcasting for Radio & Digital Media; RTVF-121: KSJS-FM Radio; planned courses for Spring/Summer 2026: RTVF-110, RTVF-134; teaching and upcoming course development.
Creative Service Specialist / IT System Analyst at Stanford Law School, Stanford University
October 1, 2000 - Present
Creative Manager of multimedia content creation projects; full video production lifecycle; live stream production; on-site Audio/Video system design, operation, and maintenance of production studio.
Co-Program Director / Productions Manager at 90.5 FM KSJS, San José State University
May 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Managed website redesign; daily operations; trained DJs; produced promotions; on-air operator of weekly radio show; managed multimedia and film production from concept to delivery; podcast development, management & marketing.

Education

Master of Science in Mass Communications (Journalism) at San José State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Radio-TV-Film at San José State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Master of Science in Mass Communications (Journalism) at San José State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Radio-Television-Film at San José State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
MS Mass Comm (Journalism) at San José State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
BA Radio-TV-Film at San José State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

JMC Showcase Award (Giving Purpose Podcast)
April 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Climate VR Series: A Mixed Reality Hackathon Award
April 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Magna Cum Laude Honors
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
JMC Showcase Award
April 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Climate VR Series: A Mixed Reality Hackathon Award
April 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet