Ryan Taylor

Video Production Manager

  • Writes, Produced, Films, Directs & Edits all marketing and commercial video production at Arkansas Tech University.
  • Audio Engineering/Mixing Mastering/Voice Overs for all ATU Radio Ads
  • Oversees Studio 220 - Video Podcast Productions
  • Coordinates Promotional Video Production with Departments & University Relations
  • Partners with Social Media Manager for Content Strategy 
  • Is the Voice for the ATU Phone Service
  • Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design
  • Oversees student workers for MARCOMM
  • 3rd String Graphic Designer
  • Dad Joke Slayer

EDUCATION

  • BA - Broadcast Journalism, Arkansas Tech University 
  • Certified Independent Filmmaker, Hollywood Film Institute
  • Certified/Licensed Minister, Arkansas Assemblies of God 

Professional Experience

  • Owner/Director of Production, F1rst Person Productions, May 2003 to Present
  • Video Production Manager, Arkansas Tech University, December 2015 to Present
  • Coordinator of Information Services/Recruiter, Arkansas Tech University, May 2005 to December 2015

About Ryan

  • He is currently the 2025 Outstanding Employee of the Year at Arkansas Tech University.
  • Is celebrating his 20th year as an ATU Employee.
  • In 2024, Ryan had a TikTok go viral with over 11 million views.
  • He has won 387 National Awards for his work since 2009.
  • He has produced many independent films, including the first feature film to ever be released from Arkansas Tech University students, That One Movie.
  • He won Best of the Best Videographer from the Courier’s Reader’s Choice Awards in 2023 & 2024.
  • He starred in and produced a sketch comedy show that ran for 6 seasons on local Russellville cable, That One Show.  
  • He is a professional musician, writing, producing, recording and performing since he was 12. He currently has over 20 projects distributed globally on all streaming platforms.
  • He has created a variety of over 3,500 projects for Arkansas Tech University.

Recently Taught Courses

  • ART 2213 - DIGITAL SKILLS

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