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Media Professional  ·  New York / Los Angeles

Production.
Storytelling.
Execution.

Five years in live television, creative development, and high-stakes production — from the arena floor to the writers' room.

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5+
Years in Production
Live
Broadcast & TV
Multi
Format Expertise
MEDIA
▸Live Television ▸WWE Stage Management ▸Creative Development ▸Writer's Room Support ▸Podcast Production ▸Executive Producer Support ▸Communications Degree ▸Live Television ▸WWE Stage Management ▸Creative Development ▸Writer's Room Support ▸Podcast Production ▸Executive Producer Support ▸Communications Degree

About

Brandon Resta
TV Production & Creative Development

The Person
Behind the
Production

"Great execution is invisible — the audience only sees the story."

I hold a Communications degree and have spent the past five years in the fast-moving world of live television and creative development — learning to stay calm when the countdown hits zero and everything changes at the last second.

I've supported screenwriters, stand-up comedians, and executive producers — managing schedules, prepping scripts, coordinating logistics, and keeping high-stakes productions running on time and on vision.

My work on WWE live broadcasts gave me stage management experience in some of the most demanding live environments in entertainment — where adaptability isn't a soft skill, it's a survival skill.

Now I'm looking to bring that instinct and creative sensibility to the next chapter: whether in the writers' room, on a podcast, or at a production company.

Organized Adaptable Creative Calm under pressure Detail-oriented Strong communicator Storyteller Fast learner

Experience

A Career Built
in the Arena

2022
WWE · Live Events
Road Stage Manager
Live Broadcast Arena Production Logistics
  • Coordinated live broadcast logistics across large-scale arena productions with audiences in the tens of thousands
  • Served as primary on-floor link between production crew, talent, and the control room during live shows
  • Managed cue sheets, real-time timing adjustments, and on-the-fly problem solving
  • Maintained precision and composure in some of entertainment's most unpredictable live environments
2023 – 2025
FanDuel
Graphics Coordinator & Producer
Graphics Production Live Sports
  • Coordinated graphics and production workflows for live sports betting broadcasts
  • Managed on-air graphics packages, ensuring accuracy and quality under live deadlines
  • Collaborated with producers and directors to align visual content with broadcast strategy
  • Handled production logistics and communication across cross-functional teams
2026 – Present
Vocal Media
Social Media Manager
Social Media Content Strategy Digital
  • Lead social media strategy and content creation across multiple platforms for Vocal Media
  • Develop and schedule content calendars, campaigns, and platform-specific assets
  • Analyze engagement data to optimize content performance and audience growth
2019 – 2020
Endeavor Streaming
Streaming Operations Editor
Editing Live Sports Broadcast
  • Edited and produced highlight packages for major clients including the NFL, NHL, UFC, and Univision, ensuring accuracy, speed, and broadcast-quality standards
  • Created social media video content for professional sports teams affiliated with MSG Network, including the New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, and New Jersey Devils
  • Supported live coverage of premier sporting events including the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, and UFC Pay-Per-Views, delivering timely content under strict deadlines
  • Managed event slating and ensured proper timing for live broadcasts and commercial breaks
  • Monitored live streams to maintain broadcast integrity, identifying and resolving issues related to video quality, synchronization, and technical performance
2022
Netflix
Digital Media Operator
Immersive Theater Live Production Netflix
  • Supported Netflix's immersive theater experience bringing Stranger Things to life for 2,000+ daily guests
  • Assisted stage managers in rehearsal and production, working directly alongside the cast and crew
  • Cued and operated visual effects in coordination with live actor performances
  • Coordinated guest flow and logistics for large-scale daily audiences
  • Aided the director and writers on-site as needed throughout the production run

Creative Work

Projects &
Originals

From original television concepts to podcast development — the work that lives between the job titles.

Comedian & Screenwriter  ·  2019 – Present
Original Works & Live Performance

Performing stand-up comedy since 2019, Brandon brings the same instincts that drive his production work — timing, voice, and an acute understanding of what makes an audience feel something. That perspective informs a body of original screenwriting spanning dark comedy, anthology drama, fantasy, and animation.

Four original works in development
TV Series  ·  Anthology Drama
Jackpot

An episodic anthology series centering on lottery winners and the dramatic — sometimes devastating — shifts their lives take after hitting the jackpot. Each episode a new winner, a new unraveling.

TV Series  ·  Dark Drama
Farrell's

After the death of his grandfather, an introverted boy is sent to live in an opulent foster home that holds a dark, foreboding secret. A gothic coming-of-age story about grief, belonging, and what lies beneath the surface.

Short Story  ·  Animation
Heirloom

A young girl discovers a magical antique shop that reveals hidden memories — and uses it to mend her parents' crumbling marriage. A tender, visually rich story about family, loss, and the objects that hold us together.

TV Series  ·  Fantasy Comedy
The Last Laugh of the Madcap

A medieval fantasy blending political intrigue with dark comedy. A court jester navigates palace conspiracies using wit as both weapon and shield. Developed with full series bible, pilot outline, and character breakdowns.

Skills

What I
Bring

Production
Live broadcast coordination
Stage management
Pre & post production
Scheduling & logistics
Creative
Storytelling & script development
Writer's room support
Concept & series development
Podcast production
Professional
Executive communication
Talent & EP support
Client-facing presentation
Research & documentation
Transferable
Tech sales (SDR / AE track)
Financial services
EA / Chief of Staff roles
Content strategy

Target Roles

01
Associate Producer / Editor
02
Creative Producer
03
EA to Showrunner or Producer
04
Podcast Producer
05
Stage Manager
06
Staff Writer / Writer's Assistant

Contact

Let's Work
Together

Open to opportunities in production, creative development, podcasting, and beyond. Based in Los Angeles — open to remote and travel.

Email
brandon.resta95@gmail.com
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/brandon-resta-41b35114a
Based In
New York / Los Angeles
Available For
Full-time roles · Freelance production
Consulting · Podcast collaboration
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