Amanda Baran
About Amanda Baran
Amanda Baran is a Production Trainee at the NBA, with previous experience at ESPN and JAM Graphics Design, and a background in Communication and Media Studies from Quinnipiac University.
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Amanda Baran holds the position of Production Trainee at the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Current Role at NBA
Amanda Baran currently works at the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a Production Trainee in Secaucus, New Jersey, starting from 2019. She actively contributes to the NBA's content development and production team, focusing on live game elements and storylines. In her role, she operates the output of the NBA's continuous broadcast feed for distribution across NBA League Pass and the NBA App. Additionally, she tags behind-the-scenes and historical footage in the NBA's archive, contributing to the preservation and accessibility of NBA content.
Previous Experience at ESPN
Prior to her current role, Amanda Baran worked at ESPN as part of the Game Day Camera Operations team from 2018 to 2019. During her 9-month tenure, she gained hands-on experience in filming Division 1 athletics through ESPN+, which enhanced her passion for sports production.
Work Experience at JAM Graphics Design
Amanda Baran also served as a Media Intern at JAM Graphics Design from 2017 to 2018. During this time, she developed her media skills over the course of one year, which contributed to her overall proficiency in production and media operations.
Academic Background
Amanda Baran studied Communication and Media Studies with a minor in Film Studies at Quinnipiac University from 2015 to 2019. She also spent a semester abroad at the National University of Ireland, Galway, in 2018. While at Quinnipiac University, she played a significant role in the university's television station, Q30, where she helped build small student productions.