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