Broadcast Beat Studios in Fort Lauderdale
(754) 238-3200

Executive Team

Ryan Salazar
President, CTO, Executive Producer

Ryan is the founder of Broadcast Beat which is one of the leading digital media outlets for production industries worldwide. Shortly after its success, Broadcast Beat Studios was born. To date, the studio has produced more than 5,000 live and on demand segments. Ryan also serves as the Executive Producer for the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Live Show for over a decade. Through his innovative expertise, Ryan has built a 15,000 square foot technological force like no other in Broward County. Ryan is the passion, vision and pulse of Broadcast Beat Studios and is credited for the revolutionary success it is today.

Elizabeth Pitts
EVP of Programming

Elizabeth is a highly skilled and seasoned media veteran in the industry with over two decades of experience in television broadcasting with experience working in every aspect of television production, sales, branding and mainstream media. She has written, produced, directed, and edited for television along with also working in film. Elizabeth has a trained eye for detail and a proven track record for success. As part of an Emmy award winning team for excellence in production, she brings her masterful professional skills coupled with her own brand of creative enthusiasm to all production and programming for Broadcast Beat Studios.

Tim Fox
EVP of Engineering & Facilities

With over 40 years in the industry, Tim brings his masterful skills to the studio. It was due to Jackie Gleason that Tim got the bug to work in the industry. His hands-on experience in all aspects of television broadcast is a major asset to Broadcast Beat Studios. Tim adds to the studios success with his extensive experience in production, operations, personnel management, camera operation, audio, sound, lighting, editing and post-production. You may even see him hanging out of a helicopter to get the perfect shot- true story! He brings his exceptional knowledge, organizational skills, and his signature “can do” attitude to Broadcast Beat Studios.

Pat O'Brien
EVP of Business Development

Pat moved to Florida from Chicago in 1984 and has been specializing in Public Relations/Marketing and Operations Management with several major organizations throughout Florida for over 3 decades. He is known for his direct sales approach with revenue increasing results and has business acumen that is an asset to organizational-specific outcomes. As an expert in the field of business development, Pat coordinates clients and productions for the studio while also focusing on outreach to multiple business types, creating relationships for mutual business benefit. Pat is proudly a father of 6 and grandfather of many. He brings clarity and creative brand recognition for the over-all growth and success of Broadcast Beat Studios.

Daniel Salazar
EVP of Client Happiness

Growing up as a Midwesterner, in America’s heartland of Michigan, Daniel has spent a lifetime loving the world of television and working on various studio productions. He is the at the heart of Broadcast Beat Studios as the team’s liaison and the “go to” guy. Daniel comes to Broadcast Beat Studios with a background in Operations Management. He has managed multiple offices and now manages the studio. He interacts with the staff and the clients to ensure quality productions with ease and success. As a Yoga Guru of sorts, Daniel brings that balanced and peaceful “Zen” energy that aids in the success of the studio on a daily basis. You will see Daniel in all aspects at the studio working with the team and helping the clients. Daniels goal is to positively impact every production we do, and he does it with a smile!

Jonathan Stein
Artistic Director

Jonathan is a Florida native but spent his college years at Boston University studying  photography and fine art. He also attended the New York Film Academy and the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale for photography and design. He has worked on several short films and television shows as a Director, Writer, Photographer, Set Designer and Graphics Designer. In addition to photography and design, Jonathan’s remarkable talents don’t stop there, he is also a world renowned “Jewel or Bling” artist whose work has been commissioned by celebrities and people world-wide. His fine art has even been featured in museums and shows globally and he has shown consecutively for over 10 years during Art Basel Miami Beach in both Scope Miami Art Fair and Art Miami Art Fair. Jonathan is our crown jewel as he brings his finely tuned artistic eyes to all of our studio productions and shows at Broadcast Beat Studios!

Ricardo Valdez
Director of Photography

Ricardo comes to Broadcast Beat Studios as a visionary Director, Cinematographer, Editor and “lighting Maestro” with a career spanning over 2 decades. Ricardo’s journey into the film and television industry began as a camera operator and editor for local news. His evolution from the fast paced news environment to the diverse landscape of documentaries, commercials, promos, music videos, and feature films showcase Ricardo’s versatility and mastery of his craft! Ricardo approaches every project with attention to detail and a commitment to producing content of the highest caliber. Humble, yet fiercely dedicated to excellence in production, Ricardo brings his unique art of visual storytelling to Broadcast Beat Studios.



HQ LOCATION & SOUNDSTAGES
555 S Dixie Highway East
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Main: (754) 238-3200

NETWORK TELEVISION IP & SATELLITE UPLINKS
330 SW 2nd Street, #105
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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