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  • Karen Ripenburg

    Strategic Media Consultant

    TV Industry Pro

    I'm an unscripted TV Producer and Media Trainer who’s been making my celebrity and executive talent shine for more than twenty years. I've worked for people like Dr Phil, Bobby Flay, Tori Spelling, and Zach Galafiankis, and networks like Discovery, ABC, CBS, History, Food, MTV, VH1 and OWN.

     

    I bring 20+ years of hard-earned Hollywood production know-how to help businesses tell their story by creating original video content that stands out.

     

    Photo: Karen Ripenburg with Dr. Jill Biden in March 2020

  • Skills

    As a remote communications specialist, I help companies who are conducting business online to perform as well, or even better, than they were when all business was conducted synchronously.

     

    I bring more than 20 years of production expertise in unscripted TV for networks including ABC, Discovery, Food, Logo, History, HGTV, CBS, MTV, VH1 and OWN.

    Produce Original Video Content

    Produce TV quality remote interviews and stories for external and internal communications.

     

    Create original video content for brands with high-end production value, from a profile video on the landing page of a website, to integrated site video and social content.

    Zoom Training

    Provide tailored Zoom training to all employees to elevate presentation and professionalism via webinars. Includes technology recommendations, audio assessment, camera needs, setup of background, and basic presentation skills. This training will result in a polished and cohesive appearance that extends throughout the company.

    Transform Live Events into Virtual Experiences

    Use my TV production expertise to transform live corporate events and celebrations into impactful remote experiences that go well beyond the average virtual happy hour.
     

    Executive Zoom Training

    Offer targeted, individual Zoom consultations and media training with key employees to improve their physical and technological Zoom setup and elevate their Zoom presentation skills.

    Branded Zoom Strategy

    Analyse current Zoom practices and establish goals and parameters to create high-quality, consistent, and professional presentation representative of the brand.

    Zoom Technology Packages

    Create a custom technology package to be delivered to employees to ensure consistent, professional lighting and audio while working from home.

    Dynamic Zoom Presentations

    Consult and advise on best protocols to enhance interaction and engagement from clients while sharing materials via Zoom (slide decks, presentations, PDfs, graphs, etc).

    Convert Company Assets into Shareable Video

    Harness existing company content to create inexpensive, impactful, TV-quality video branding and storytelling via website, LinkedIn and social media. Using content from webinars, Zoom sessions, and interviews, videos are turned into brand stories, expanding viewership and engagement from new and existing clients.

  • Clients

  • KAREN RIPENBURG

    Strategic Media Consultant

    Comprehensive video strategy development for companies

    Some of my video chat tips in "How to Zoom Like a TV Producer"

    Hacks to up your video chat game

    How to Ace Your Video Interview

    More tips for your remote job interview

    I teach “How to Zoom Like a Producer,” to executives, businesses and celebrities, and have worked for networks including ABC, Discovery, Food, HGTV, CBS, MTV, VH1 and OWN. I'm leveraging my production skills to offer virtual consultations with companies and employees to help them set up their video chat appearance and strategy so they project professionalism and confidence.

  • Recommendations

    Grace Kraaijvanger

    Founder, The Hivery

    I learned so much from Karen's "How to Zoom Like a Pro" class. Her tips were actionable and could be implemented right away. The take-aways made me feel more confident on Zoom right away and I was able to better represent my brand. LOVED this class!

    Jack Ryan

    Town of Tiburon Council Member

    Needing to influence a disparate audience, I was able to rely on Karen’s expertise to produce a high-impact but concise video. She helped distill content and execute on a high-quality production within a modest budget.

    Holly Seerley, MA, MFT

    Psychotherapist In Private Practice

    Karen Ripenburg gave excellent, explicit ideas to make the Zoom video conferencing experience more live-looking and less distracting.

  • Projects

    A selection of projects and editorials I've produced:

     Dr Jill Biden in San Francisco 2020

    Produced for The Hivery

    NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center

    Produced and directed one year anniversary video

    NewCo Shift Dialogs

    Produced studio series featuring industry disruptors interviewed by founder John Battelle

    Be Good Johnny Weir

    Directed unscripted series for Logo TV

    Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment

    Produced survival series for Discovery

  • Producer's Guild of America

    member

    British Columbia Institute of Technology

    Broadcast Journalism

  • Television Credits

    Late World with Zach Galafianakis

    Tori & Dean Inn Love

    Dr Phil

    The Doctors

    MTV Movie Awards

    Golden Globe Awards

     

    Ask Oprah’s All Stars

    BBQ with Bobby Flay
    Be Good Johnny Weir

    Out of the Wild: the Alaska Experiment

     

    Strictly Dr Drew

    Dating in the Dark
    Who Gets the Dog?

    Berman & Berman

     

    Operation Style
    House Beautiful Television

    Birth Day Live
    Insider’s Garden
    Honeymoon Adventures


    The Turnaround
    Crafters Coast to Coast
    Look What I Did!
    UFO Hunters

    Stylemaker: Andre Leon Talley

     

  • Connect

    Let's collaborate!

    San Francisco Bay Area
    kripenburg@gmail.com
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  • Karen in the media

    Karen Ripenburg is quoted in "How to Ace an Online Job Interview" in WIRED Magazine
    15 de abril de 2020
    Quick Audio Tips to Improve Your Zoom Video Conference
    6 de abril de 2020
    How to Ace Your Video Meeting
    15 de marzo de 2020 · work from home,video conference,zoom,video,coronavirus
    1. Background. Take a look at what is behind you when you see yourself on screen. Plants growing out of your head? Cheesy off-the-rack art? Overflowing garbage can and kids toys strewn about? It’s time to clear the clutter and present your most filtered self. Don’t give them a reason to doubt...
  • About Me

    Karen Ripenburg is from Vancouver, BC, Canada, but she and her family now reside in the Bay Area where she's lucky enough to have passports from both of her home countries.

     

    She lives for entertaining, traveling, rocking out, getting involved and making things happen.

Karen Ripenburg © 2019

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