Tony Baker Email & Phone Number

Venice, Ca

Dynamic leader with a proven track record of driving content innovation and station launches across news, sports, entertainment, and music. Managed a team of 9 to deliver high-quality, strategically aligned programming. Spearheaded the successful launches of Big12 Radio, Big615 Radio, Tailgate Radio, Jeopardy Radio, and CNN Originals, managing content creation, programming, and media teams. Collaborated with industry giants like Garth Brooks, Storme Warren, and Maria Taylor to deliver bespoke, premium content.Led the automation of commercial-free news stations (ESPN, MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, Fox News Radio, Bloomberg, Jeopardy Radio), optimizing workflows across engineering, data science, streaming, marketing and legal departments. Seamlessly integrated vendor solutions, developing robust in-house processes to ensure flawless, efficient content delivery.Skilled in project management using Jira, Confluence, and Slack to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and ensure timely execution. Created and implemented training programs for 20+ engineers, boosting their expertise in editing and mixing on-air content. Delivered comprehensive production services for voiceovers, commercials, promos, music, podcasts, and live sporting events while managing Audio over IP (AoIP) clients on-site and remotely.Notable Projects:• ESPN, MSNBC, CNN, CNBC, FOX (Premium) – Lead Automation Team for commercial-free content• Big12 Radio – Directed programming and media collaboration• Big615 Radio – Partnered with high-profile clients to shape content strategy• Tailgate Radio – Managed "Tailgate Takeover" and "Top 20 Countdown"• Jeopardy Radio – Project Manager• CNN Originals – Project Manager• NFL On TuneIn – 1st & Goal, No Huddle• NBA On TuneIn Live (Rick Kamla, Caron Butler, Corey Maggette, Will Perdue, Rex Chapman)• Two Man Weave (Michael Rapaport, Kenyon Martin)• I Am Rapaport Podcast• MLB On TuneIn Live

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Burbank, Ca

• Provided sound design and composing services for VR, film and TV projects by working closely with production and sound team to create foley and sound effects in 5.1 surround and stereo. Functioned as re-recording mixer for short and independent feature films. (River Guard, Descry etc.) • Created and licensed Music for MTV, E!, VH1, ABC, Bravo, Oxygen, Style Network and HULU content.• Assigned schedules, budgets and estimates of all productions from conception to completion. Provides review analysis and road maps for all projects. • Ensured that production pieces are produced timely, on budget and with the degree of quality for industry standards. Remains current on industry trends and technology.• Collaborates, as needed, with producers, writers and artists to design and produce deliverables for record labels, distribution companies, film and TV shows, new business, and client presentations.• Supervised the work of all producers, artists and interns on the team, working closely to mentor them and develop their skills.• Developing company and artist apps for iOS, Android and Amazon kindle store. Managing and updating company website with international team members.

Santa Monica, Ca

• Recorded, edited, and mixed voice-over, sound FX, and music for international TV broadcast and private VR animated projects. • Supervised audio sessions with voice-over talent and monitored for quality assurance. • Performed daily studio maintenance including scheduling, excel session logs, issue reports, and project file backups. • Worked with editors during the versioning of on-air promo and maintaining promo database. • Supervised app development for Blackbelt TV’s official iPhone/Android/Amazon app. Identifying and isolating issues with pre-released apps (QC), Reporting and documenting defects and/or bugs found in pre- and post- released apps to developers.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Created and licensed Music for MTV, E!, VH1, ABC, Bravo, Oxygen, Style Network, HULU and ESPN TV shows.• Managed and developed e-commerce, mobile and blog websites for online sales and promotion. • Scouted talent and oversaw artist development of recording artists and composers. • Supervised social media awareness via YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+ etc. • Produce, mix, and master digital audio • Design & update website daily• Create sample libraries & drumkits for the "free monthly download."• Promote new artists & videos• Create tutorial videos for software & upcoming products.

Los Angeles

• Software Maestro/Product Specialist designing & demonstrating the Indamixx product line globally. • Created a new category for computers, the (Music Centric Tablet) "Indamixx2"​ which debuted at Intel's MeeGo Conference in San Francisco. • Sound Designer/Audio Engineer created sessions & drumkits for the Indamixx Platform.• Assisted in the design and testing of software to enhance product development. • Executed test scripts created by software developers. • Recorded, edited, and mixed sample libraries for new products. • Developed marketing contests for existing software customers. • Performed product demos at every national trade show (NAMM, NAB, LAC etc.)

• Rolled and logged calls, maintained sales team’s business calendars, scheduled meetings, managed office and provided additional administrative and personal support. • Worked with sales team to structure monthly goals and progress for better customer service results. • Evaluated needs of consumers to provide creative solutions for recording dilemmas. • Designed Pro Tools HD and Logic studio systems for industry professionals. • Worked directly with vendors for artist relations and major label discount.

Bremerton Wa

• Installed sound dampening materials in periscope bays, Insulated & decommissioned Nuclear Submarines (Trident and LA Class)• Worked with Specialized "Sail Team" grouping several shops together to complete the project from start to completion in a timely fashion.

Associates, Audio Engineering

Activities and Societies: -Accelerated program for Audio Engineering prepared for the non stop work of the industry. -Learned Large format.

Diploma