Nick Ryan

About Nick Ryan

I’m a media executive, business operator, and 2x founder with 17 years of leadership across media companies, startups, and global brands. I’ve built and scaled original programming, managed $100M budgets, and led production and operations strategies that moved businesses forward. I earned my MBA from Carnegie Mellon and bring a blend of creative fluency and operational precision to everything. I excel at cross-functional management and consistently take ideas from concept to execution.A few highlights:I’ve led production at Amazon\'s Wondery/Creator Services and American Public Media by developing deep relationships with A-list talent and prodcos, innovating workflows, accelerating timelines, expanding the portfolio, and strengthening operations.I founded and grew two companies from scratch to scale by heading strategy and operations while leading cross-functional teams; achieved millions in revenue.I’ve negotiated high-impact talent deals and secured strategic partnerships with leading organizations, including Coca-Cola, the NBA, Intel, Nike, and Disney. I’ve produced international action sports competitions and video shoots, led daily production and operations across startups and global orgs, owned 9-Figure P & Ls, and overseen the launch of two dozen original shows. Creative Operations | Podcast Production | Studio Management | Podcast Leadership | Video Production | Content Strategy | Development | Project Management | Cross-Functional Leadership | Business Operations | FP & A | Budgets | Data Analytics | Live Event Production | Deal Negotiation | Brand Partnerships | Production Calendars | Hiring | People Management | Writing | Fundraising | Entrepreneurship | CEO Reporting

Experience

1. Head of Production, Amazon Creator Services

   Amazon

   Aug 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Head up Production across Amazon’s Creator Services division and lead Studio126. Manage end-to-end production and distribution teams alongside Creators and external production companies. Oversee creative content facilities in LA, NYC, and Tokyo, servicing all of Amazon Entertainment, including Wondery, Amazon Music, Audible, Prime Video, Twitch, and Amazon Games.Portfolio Includes:Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and Monica PadmanBaby, This is Keke PalmerHow I Built This with Guy RazMind the Game with LeBron James and Steve NashNew Heights with Jason and Travis KelceThe Old Man and the Three with Cam JohnsonThe Young Man and the Three with Tommy AlterWe Playin\' Spades with Nick Cannon and Courtney BeeZach Sang Show

Education

• Carnegie Mellon University

  B.A.

• Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Carnegie Mellon University

  B.A.

Skills

• Sports Management
• Program Ideation
• Operations and Logistics
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Event Planning
• Publicity
• Sports
• Social Networking
• Brand Awareness
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Event Production
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Experiential Marketing
• Public Relations
• Brand Management
• Media Relations
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Communications
• Entrepreneurship
• Sponsorship
• Special Events
• Video Production
• Email Marketing
• Copywriting
• Television
• Marketing
• Interactive Marketing
• Media Planning
• Online Advertising
• Lead Generation
• Online Marketing