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.
What I do
Video Chat Strategy and Consulting for Corporations and Executives
I’m using my production expertise to help executives and brands identify, elevate and execute their company’s video chat strategy. With improved practical skills and an intentional approach, companies, and their employees, will signal they are a competent, coherent and coordinated team, even while employees work remotely. Cleaner and more effective video presentation lowers the digital barrier between external clients so business relationships can continue to thrive.
As a producer, I focus on overhauling the practical skills of my clients, with a strong emphasis on presentation and consistency. I teach them how to find the best location at home to make a video call, what to look for in a background, simple lighting tips, camera setup, proper audio protocol and what mistakes not to make. We create concrete action plans to elevate their video communication so they can project confidence and legitimacy, and I provide critical feedback as a visual storyteller. The result is that companies appear ready to continue business as usual, despite the dynamic health crisis that's unfolding.
How to Zoom Like a TV Producer - strategies for executives, entrepreneurs and employees
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 despite the chaos that can be part of working from home.
Discover how to find the best spot in your space to make video calls, what to look for in a background and how to use the tools you have to freestyle the best lighting, frame for optimal screen composition and how to present as your best self (even if you don’t feel like it!). Whether you are working from home for the first time, or dialing in to your millionth video chat, these TV producing tips will help make you look your most polished.
Media Training for Video Chat
My coaching will make you look competent and polished on your Zoom meetings, because video chat is a visual medium where your presentation matters. My targeted performance feedback will help you grow your confidence while speaking to a camera, and tips from delivery to wardrobe will elevate your profile. I have an extensive background training CEOs, celebrities, and entrepreneurs how to develop their unique tone and improve their camera presence and delivery.
Video Production
I 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. By creating thousands of hours of television and video for people like Dr Phil, Bobby Flay, Tori Spelling, Zach Galafiankis, and networks like the Discovery Channel, HGTV, ABC, and VH1, I've developed a laser-sharp sense of story, and figured out the rules about why a video will sink or soar. Through pre-production, shooting, directing, and final edit, your video will benefit from the same skills that I've honed working on multi-million dollar productions, just with fewer celebrities, smaller sets and a much lower price tag.
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.
Karen Ripenburg gave excellent, explicit ideas to make the Zoom video conferencing experience more live-looking and less distracting.
KAREN RIPENBURG
content consultant
producer
media training
Video
Videos with high-end production value without the Hollywood price tag
Social media. Websites. Pitch Meetings. Fund raising. Presentations.
From a profile video on the landing page of your website, to integrated site video and social content, your audience will know exactly who you are and how you can help them.
Anyone can make a video, but few know what it takes to make a video that anyone wants to watch. That's where I come in. By creating thousands of hours of television and video content, I've developed a laser-sharp sense of story, and figured out the rules about why a video will sink or soar.
Your video will benefit from the same skills that I've honed working on multi-million dollar productions, just with fewer celebrities, smaller sets and a much lower price tag. Through pre-production, shooting, directing, and final edit, you get a compelling video that has teeth.
I'm a video chat expert and unscripted TV producer. I teach “How to Zoom Like a Pro,” 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.
Media Training for Video Chat
My coaching will make you look competent and polished on your Zoom meetings, because video chat is a visual medium where your presentation matters. My targeted performance feedback will help you grow your confidence while speaking to a camera, and tips from delivery to wardrobe will elevate your profile. I have an extensive background training CEOs, celebrities, and entrepreneurs how to develop their unique tone and improve their camera presence and delivery.
Video Production
I 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. By creating thousands of hours of television and video for people like Dr Phil, Bobby Flay, Tori Spelling, Zach Galafiankis, and networks like the Discovery Channel, HGTV, ABC, and VH1, I've developed a laser-sharp sense of story, and figured out the rules about why a video will sink or soar. Through pre-production, shooting, directing, and final edit, your video will benefit from the same skills that I've honed working on multi-million dollar productions, just with fewer celebrities, smaller sets and a much lower price tag.
Media Training
Presentations. Keynote speeches. Interviews. On-camera appearances.
I have an extensive background in unscripted documentary television and digital production, working with CEOs, celebrities, entrepreneurs, athletes, professionals, doctors, babies, kids, animals and average folks who have never been on camera. From the big shot to the newbie, I’ve helped each develop their tone and improve their camera presence, delivery and watchability.
I offer talent coaching to make you look good on camera and on stage. From finding the right wardrobe, to sharing my pro tips that will make you look polished, my targeted performance feedback will help you grow your confidence while public speaking. Options include script writing and editing, producing 101, on-set or on-location coaching, rehearsal, makeup, staging and lighting advice.
Packages available.
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
The video process
Find the Story
We meet and I find out about you, your business and what makes you unique. We find the hidden stories that will connect you with your audience.
Make the Plan
I provide storyboards and a tailored shoot plan, including locations, interviews, b-roll so you and your team are in the know.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Time to shoot. Me and my film team do our thing and we capture your original content on film.
Edit
I work with my editors to cull the footage to bring your story to life. We search for the most impactful and concise moments for the final cut.
Video is Delivered
You get your video in the format you need, for digital, social or broadcast distribution. Optimized for your platforms.
Media training
Consultation
During our initial meeting we outline your goals and determine where you need help, from preparing for an immediate event, to honing your presentation skills or investing in on-going coaching.
Coaching
We get busy! I work one-on-one with you, which may include: presentation skills, performance feedback, rehearsal, wardrobe, body language, script writing and reading, interview skills and tips on how to look good on camera.
Cost
Contact me for pricing for: 2 hour session
four hour session
weekly or monthly coaching sessions
on set or location visit, and in-home wardrobe advice.
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!
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