Your Career Path Isn't Linear: Lessons from Ryan Sampson's TV Journey
Description
LET'S TALK TO A PRO: Ryan Sampson shares his journey from multimedia production student to Executive Producer at the New York Post, revealing how he navigated the challenging world of sports media production while building a sustainable career.
• Started at Ashland University with no clear career path before discovering a passion for media production
• Pursued graduate studies at Elon University, producing a documentary in Guatemala as his master's project
• Secured coveted position at ESPN through networking and persistence
• Worked grueling hours (5pm-3am) at ESPN cutting highlights, operating the teleprompter, and logging footage
• Created his own role as a breakdown producer for NFL talent, including Randy Moss and Matt Hasselbeck
• Left ESPN after seven years due to limited advancement opportunities and work-life balance concerns
• Joined the New York Post and helped it transform from a traditional newspaper into a digital media company
• Now leads teams developing original video content, podcasts, and digital strategy
• Emphasizes editing skills as non-negotiable for anyone entering media production today
• Values initiative, pitching ideas, and willingness to learn in potential hires
Wisdom: "If you can't edit in this current modern-day digital world that we live in, because everyone needs to be an editor, you have no chance of working in this business." ~Ryan Sampson, Executive Producer of Media | NYPost.com
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