Episode Summary:In this episode of Filmmaking Conversations, Damien sits down with Ramon Velez—a media powerhouse whose career spans from AV tech and live broadcast to executive leadership, screenwriting, and mentoring Emmy-winning talent.
With experience at Google, ABC News, NBC, and Yahoo, Ramon shares invaluable lessons on navigating the evolving media landscape, leading multi-platform teams, and creating impactful stories in the digital age.
Key Takeaways:- How to build a dynamic career across multiple media sectors
- The mindset behind mentoring top-tier creative talent
- Lessons from working on high-stakes productions like presidential elections
- Why technical fluency and creative storytelling go hand-in-hand
- Ramon’s thoughts on the future of media and storytelling
Links & Resources:- Connect with Ramon Velez Emmy-Nominated Broadcast Executive | Director of Studio Operations & Broadcast Engineering | Live Production Strategy | SMPTE 2110 | AV-over-IP | Cross-Functional Leadership
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