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‍ ‍GEOFFREY NELSON

Oakland, CA • 408.203.8686 • me@geoffnelson.com

Website: www.GeoffNelson.com - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nelson-geoff

HEAD OF VIDEO PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS

Global Studio Operations • Streaming & Content Infrastructure • Production Strategy

The ONLY person with this mix of skills and experience you will find. Production and operations executive with 25+ years of experience leading global studio, streaming, and content production organizations. Proven track record managing multi-site operations across the U.S. and Europe, overseeing large-scale teams and multimillion-dollar budgets. Expert in building and optimizing production ecosystems spanning studio, field, postproduction, and live streaming. Known for driving operational efficiency, scaling content output, and developing high-performing teams in fast-paced media environments.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Global Production & Studio Operations

• Streaming & Broadcast Infrastructure

• Facility Design & Buildouts

• Production Technology & Systems Integration

• Budget Management (CAPEX/OPEX)

• Organizational Leadership & Team Development

• Vendor & Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

• Workflow Optimization & Process Improvement

• Live Events & Field Production

• Data-Driven Performance & Efficiency

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Director, Head of Video Production Operations

Yahoo Inc. | Sunnyvale, CA

February 2000 – December 2025

Directed global video production and content operations for all external-facing media across major digital brands. Led end-to-end production strategy and execution across studio, field, postproduction, and live streaming environments.

Scope of Leadership:

• Global operations across New York, London, and Los Angeles

• 76 full-time employees and 200+ contractors

• Multimillion-dollar CAPEX and OPEX budgets

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Led production and operational strategy across three international studios, scaling output while maintaining high-quality broadcast and digital standards

• Managed and optimized multimillion-dollar budgets, aligning investments with content growth, infrastructure modernization, and operational efficiency

• Increased production throughput and streamlined workflows across major brands including Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo News, Yahoo Entertainment, TechCrunch, and Engadget

• Directed full production lifecycle including studio production, field operations, postproduction, broadcast engineering, and live encoding/streaming

• Built and led cross-functional teams of producers, directors, engineers, editors, and operations staff, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture

• Implemented systems and operational processes that improved team productivity, resource allocation, and delivery timelines

• Oversaw studio design, buildouts, and technical infrastructure upgrades to support evolving content and streaming demands

• Delivered both external content and internal/marketing productions at scale for enterprise-wide initiatives

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

• Scaled global video production operations across three major international studio hubs

• Led integration of streaming and broadcast systems across multiple high-profile media brands

• Improved operational efficiency and production output across a workforce exceeding 250 personnel

• Built sustainable production infrastructure supporting high-volume digital content pipelines

• Established high-performing teams and positive workplace culture across geographically distributed operations

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Radio, Television & Film

San Jose State University — San Jose, CA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Extensive experience in studio and field production environments

• Deep knowledge of production technologies, streaming systems, and broadcast workflows

• Strong track record of cross-functional leadership in complex, fast-paced organizations

• Passionate about building scalable systems, teams, and content operations