Audio & Media Production

Ryder Stone

Freshman at Syracuse University  ·  Sound Engineer  ·  Producer  ·  Videographer

A media producer with a passion for sound, video, and craft. From live concert recording at the Orange Television Network to original EDM composition, I bring technical discipline and creative instinct to every production.

Ryder Stone
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Crafting sound & vision
with purpose

I'm a freshman at Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts of Public Communications, driven by a deep love for the intersection of audio, music, and visual storytelling. Whether I'm in a live production suite shadowing a mix engineer or sitting alone with headphones crafting an original track, I approach every project with the same intent: to make something that genuinely moves people.

My background spans live sound engineering, podcast production, film direction, EDM composition, and broadcast television. I've worn many hats: camera operator, gaffer, technical director, audio engineer, producer, and director. I believe that versatility makes me a stronger collaborator and a more thoughtful creator.

I'm currently seeking summer 2025 internship opportunities with audio and music production companies in Chicago, where I can bring this breadth of experience to a professional environment and continue growing as a producer.

3+
Years in Production
5+
Roles Mastered
1
John Drury Award
2
University Programs

What I bring
to the table

🎙️

Audio Engineering

Live sound recording, podcast production, studio recording, mixing and editing. Experienced across broadcast, live performance, and studio environments.

🎛️

Music Production

Original composition and electronic music production. Academic study of electronic music through Syracuse University's Perspectives on Electronic Music course.

🎬

Film & Video Production

Direction, cinematography, gaffer, and camera operation for commercial, narrative, and documentary formats including PSAs and spec ads.

📻

Broadcast & Radio

Hosted and produced a long-form album analysis radio show for three years. Technical director and producer for live broadcast television at Syracuse University.

🎥

Live Production

Camera operation, grip, directing, and producing for live comedy TV. Live concert recording experience with the Orange Television Network's Loud and Clear.

🎵

Music Analysis

Deep lyrical and instrumental breakdowns across genres. Three years hosting Behind Bars, a school radio show dedicated to critical album analysis.

A timeline of
production work

Jan 2026 to Present

Field Producer, Camera Operator, Grip & Director

Live from Studio B, Syracuse University

Contributing to Syracuse University's live comedy television program as a multi-role crew member. Responsibilities include camera operation, grip work, directing segments, and producing Pretape content, short-form comedic pieces shot and edited for broadcast integration.

Camera Operation Direction Production Grip Comedy TV

Nov 2025 to Present

Live Sound Shadow / Production Assistant

Loud and Clear, Orange Television Network, Syracuse University

Embedded with the Loud and Clear live sound recording program at OTV, shadowing graduate-level mix engineers through live concert set productions. Assist with any technical or production needs during sessions, gaining hands-on exposure to professional live audio workflows in a broadcast television environment.

Live Sound Audio Engineering Broadcast TV Concert Recording

Spring 2025

Podcast Producer, Recorder & Editor

Glenbrook Podcast, Freelance School Contract

Produced, recorded, and edited a three-episode podcast series for a paying client at my high school. Managed the full production pipeline from pre-production planning to final delivery, demonstrating professional-level responsibility and client communication.

Podcasting Audio Editing Client Work Full Pipeline

Summer 2024

Freelance Videographer, Camera Operator and Editor

Independent, Chicago Area

Worked as a freelance videographer for live music acts across the Chicago area, including The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Chicago Loud 9, and others. Handled camera operation on-site at live performances, edited footage in post-production, and mixed the final audio for each project, managing the full production pipeline independently.

Freelance Videography Camera Operation Video Editing Audio Mix Live Music

Spring 2025

Director & Gaffer

High School Video Production: PSA and Spec Ad

Directed and gaffed two high school capstone productions: a public service announcement (Get Up) and a Moleskine spec commercial. Both projects reflect command of visual language, lighting design, and narrative direction, representing my strongest work from the pre-college period.

Direction Gaffer Commercial PSA Cinematography

Dec 2022

Host & Producer

Music Talk Show, John Drury Award Winner

Produced and hosted a music talk show that was awarded Best Music Show at the John Drury Awards in 2023. The show was produced in December 2022 and recognized for its depth of content, production quality, and engaging presentation.

John Drury Award 2023 Music Talk Show Hosting Audio Production

Fall 2022 to Spring 2025

Host and Producer: Behind Bars

School Radio Show

Hosted and produced Behind Bars, a weekly school radio program dedicated to in-depth album analysis. Episodes featured both lyrical breakdowns and instrumental deep dives across a range of genres, cultivating a serious critical voice and consistent production discipline over three years.

Radio Music Analysis Hosting 3 Years

Selected
works

Spec Commercial · Spring 2025

Moleskine Spec Ad

A self-directed spec advertisement for Moleskine. Served as director and gaffer, demonstrating control of visual narrative, lighting design, and cinematic craft in a commercial format.

Open in Drive

PSA · Spring 2025

Get Up: Public Service Announcement

Directed and gaffed a short-form public service announcement. A compelling piece that balances message clarity with intentional visual storytelling.

Open in Drive

Live Concert Recording  ·  Ongoing

Live Concert Productions (Vimeo)

Camera operator, technical director, producer, and audio engineer for a series of live concert recordings. Multi-role experience in high-pressure live broadcast environments.

Watch on Vimeo

Loud & Clear / OTV  ·  Nov 2025 to Present

Orange Television Network: Loud and Clear

Live sound recording program at Syracuse University's Orange Television Network. Shadowing graduate mix engineers and assisting through full concert production sessions.

Watch on YouTube

Listening
room

🏆 Award-Winning Music Talk Show Dec 2022

Music Talk Show: Stone and Silva

Hosted and produced a music talk show recognized at the John Drury Awards as Best Music Show of 2023. Featuring in-depth conversation about music, artists, and the cultural context behind the sound.

🏅 Best Music Show, John Drury Awards 2023
🎵 Original Composition March 2026

EDM Midterm: Perspectives on Electronic Music

A full original track composed for the midterm of Perspectives on Electronic Music at Syracuse University. A complete electronic production demonstrating arrangement, sound design, and mixing.

🎙️ Podcast Series Spring 2025

Glenbrook Podcast: Episodes 1, 2, and 3

Produced, recorded, and edited a complete three-episode podcast series for a paying client at my high school. Handled every stage of production including planning, recording, editing, and final delivery.

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

📻 Radio Show Series Fall 2022 to Spring 2025

Behind Bars: Album Analysis Radio Show

Three years of weekly album analysis on school radio. Each episode offered lyrical and instrumental breakdowns, building a consistent critical voice and a loyal listener base over the course of three years.

Let's make
something great

I'm actively seeking summer internship opportunities with audio and music production companies in Chicago. If you're looking for a driven, versatile producer with a genuine passion for sound, I'd love to connect.