Hi, I’m Brian Douglass, a digital media production professional with over 25 years of experience leading teams and delivering high-impact content across training, promotion, and branding. I’ve worn many hats—from executive leadership to hands-on production, broadcast engineering, and digital media transformation—and I thrive on turning complex ideas into engaging stories. I’ve collaborated with the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, and California law enforcement, built a successful independent consulting practice (Beneficent Media), and led large-scale projects for NFL and other sports organizations. I’m FAA Part 107 certified and passionate about training, storytelling, and leveraging technology to streamline workflows and achieve measurable results.

Brian Douglass

Hi, I’m Brian Douglass, a digital media production professional with over 25 years of experience leading teams and delivering high-impact content across training, promotion, and branding. I’ve worn many hats—from executive leadership to hands-on production, broadcast engineering, and digital media transformation—and I thrive on turning complex ideas into engaging stories. I’ve collaborated with the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, and California law enforcement, built a successful independent consulting practice (Beneficent Media), and led large-scale projects for NFL and other sports organizations. I’m FAA Part 107 certified and passionate about training, storytelling, and leveraging technology to streamline workflows and achieve measurable results.

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Hi, I’m Brian Douglass, a digital media production professional with over 25 years of experience leading teams and delivering high-impact content across training, promotion, and branding. I’ve worn many hats—from executive leadership to hands-on production, broadcast engineering, and digital media transformation—and I thrive on turning complex ideas into engaging stories.

I’ve collaborated with the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, and California law enforcement, built a successful independent consulting practice (Beneficent Media), and led large-scale projects for NFL and other sports organizations. I’m FAA Part 107 certified and passionate about training, storytelling, and leveraging technology to streamline workflows and achieve measurable results.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

League Technical Representative (Part-time) at NEP Group, Inc.
April 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for all technical engineering operations for the referee instant replay system and referee communication system at NFL events, including Snapdragon Stadium venues.
IVR Injury Video Review / Team Lead at National Football League (NFL)
July 1, 2011 - Present
Managed setup and operation of the Injury Video Review System at SoFi Stadium for the Los Angeles Chargers; led the IVRS Team in 2022; collaborated with NFL Player Health and Safety and referees to ensure a safe playing environment.
Founder & Principal at Beneficent Media
January 1, 2019 - Present
Founded and operated a media consulting firm supporting nonprofits with digital media, professional content, marketing, and technical production services; served as Executive Producer, Director, and Digital Media Consultant; provided broadcast engineering services; FAA Part 107 sUAS Pilot.
Video Production Manager at KnowledgeCity
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Led creative and technical pre-production, production, set design, lighting, post-production, and graphics; managed a team of over 25 professionals; produced high-quality training videos; integrated generative AI for script QC and graphics; redesigned streaming, encoding, and video player environments; delivered 800+ minutes of branded content monthly.
President / Program Manager / Executive Producer at Digital Out Post
April 1, 1996 - December 1, 2018
Founded and built a multi-million-dollar digital media and video production agency; managed 12,000 sq ft studio; Executive Producer/Director for documentaries, web series, commercials, military training, and recruiting programs; led teams across production, post, graphics, programming, animation, and editorial; oversaw budgeting and P&L.
Board of Directors at La Jolla Music Society
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2021
Board member overseeing governance; served on the Board of Directors from 2011 to 2021.
Technology and Operations Committee Member at La Jolla Music Society
January 1, 2021 - Present
Member of the Technology and Operations Committee since 2021.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications at California State University, Chico
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Qualifications

FAA Part 107 sUAS Pilot
November 30, 2018 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization