Tony Labarbera

Video Editor & Podcast Producer

Multiple • Freelance

Oct 2021 - Present • 4 yrs 7 mos

-Produced multiple video podcast series for YouTube in the sports betting and fantasy sports space with engaging rundowns and creative content ideas—resulting in 15–40% audience growth. -Designed and integrated custom graphics packages to elevate video production value using Adobe Premiere for post production and OBS for live streams. -Managed all aspects of social media promotion, using Adobe Creative Suite to edit raw footage into social content, increasing fan engagement by 25% through targeted content strategies and SEO techniques. -Directed live and pre-recorded segments that expanded audience reach and retention.

Senior Producer

SiriusXM • Fulltime

Sep 2010 - Sep 2021 • 11 yrs

-Lead video editor on various projects including local television show, podcasts, talking-head interviews and corporate videos shown throughout Texas incorporating storytelling skills with graphic/motion design to enhance creativity and match client needs. -Oversaw creative development, production, studio setup, recording, editing, audio mixing and publishing, including SEO, of top political podcasts that receives upwards of 100,000 views per episode between YouTube, Rumble, Apple, Spotify and X. -Integrated new production design using Adobe Creative Suite including graphics, b-roll, thumbnails, headlines, and sound design to promote growth and interactions with the shows on social channels. -Pitched and edited short form video clips for YouTube Shorts, IG Reels and TikTok as a way to increase engagement that has resulted in 10% growth across platforms.