1. Mike Rylander
ADDRESS: 4470 S Centinela Ave #101 • Los Angeles, CA • 90066
CELL: (612) 819-5582 • E-MAIL: mike@mikerylander.com • URL: http://mikerylander.com
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PROFILE Experienced Actor, Host, Writer, Producer and Social Media Manager with a
successful track record in film, television, digital new media and live events.
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EXPERIENCE CBS Interactive - Burbank, CA Nov 2015 - Present
Social Content Producer, Video Producer
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Produce, manage and maintain all content for
the official Facebook page for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Work closely with
show producers and writers to ensure consistent show voice and comedic tone.
Late Show Accolades: Produced massive increases in overall digital footprint, including
65% Facebook growth and triple-digit digital traffic growth to CBS.com and YouTube,
making The Late Show “the most streamed late-night show of 2016.” (Jumpshot.com)
Late Show Milestones: Conceive, facilitate and execute 2016 election cycle digital
strategies, including special live show broadcasts during the RNC/DNC, the Presidential
and Vice Presidential Debates, and the Showtime Election Night special.
Pitch, Develop and Produce custom short and medium form video content for all CBS
shows for various online platforms such as CBS.com, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Collaborate with video and editorial producers to develop timely episode and story-arc
focused video pieces, as well as evergreen video concepts based on fan mythology.
Work Samples: Facebook.com/ColbertLateShow, MikeRylander.com/CBS
Ora TV - Glendale, CA Feb 2014 - Sept 2015
Host, Writer, Producer, Social Media Manager
Simultaneous Titles with Multiple Duties for several ongoing and one-off productions
at Ora TV, an on-demand digital network launched by Larry King and Carlos Slim.
Host, Writer, Producer of two satirical “weird news” web series, So That Happened
and WTFark, producing over 400 comedy web videos with over 10-million total views.
Accolades: Received positive press from Slate, BuzzFeed, The Huffington Post, GQ,
Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Reporter, Cosmopolitan and Jezebel, among others.
Social Media Manager for five verified accounts, including a “breaking news” Twitter
feed with 100K+ followers. Created each show’s signature voice, managed two interns.
Developing Writer and Producer: Conceptualize, develop, write and produce new
content in a variety of formats, including pitch decks, scripts, sizzle reels and pilots.
Work Samples: Ora.tv/SoThatHappened, Ora.tv/WTFark, MikeRylander.com/OraTV.
Mike Rylander LLC - Los Angeles, CA June 2005 - Present
Actor, Host, Writer, Producer (Freelance)
Actor: Numerous film/TV credits to name, including Parks and Recreation (NBC), Jane
The Virgin (The CW), The Young and the Restless (CBS), The Gambler (Paramount), and
Hollywood Adventures from producer Justin Lin (The Fast and the Furious franchise).
Commercial: Successful commercial actor with countless credits to name, including
Taco Bell, Volkswagen, Doritos, Best Buy, Beats By Dre, and Pepsi Max, to name a few.
Host: 21 Cards, regional Emmy-nominated game show on The CW, Total Blackout Live,
live version of the hit SyFy series, recurring live shopping segments on ShopNBC, sports
events for FOX Sports and The Pac-12, numerous red carpet events, and so on.
Writer/Producer: Various writer-for-hire projects, including projects for Committee
Films (In An Instant on ABC) and Badlands Films (A Better You, Brass Teapot), among
others; currently writing developing and producing a slate of film/TV projects.
4470 S Centinela Ave #101 • Los Angeles, CA • 90066 • CELL: (612) 819-5582 • E-MAIL: mike@mikerylander.com

2. BI Worldwide - Minneapolis, MN Feb 2014 - Present
Corporate Event Host, Producer (Freelance)
Host and Co-Produce a variety of ongoing and one-off corporate events for multiple
clients, including ExxonMobil, Delta Airlines and BP Oil.
UCLA Bruins - Los Angeles, CA Nov 2011 - Present
Arena Host, Announcer (Seasonal)
Arena Host and Co-Announce all UCLA Bruins Men's Basketball home games, as well as
a variety of school-sponsored tournaments and live events.
Lifetime Fitness - Minneapolis, MN Mar 2010 - Mar 2014
Segment Host, Writer, Producer
Write, Host and Produce a variety of health and wellness video segments for a
national, in-club, fitness television network.
Los Angeles Clippers - Los Angeles, CA Aug 2011 - Aug 2013
Arena Host, Announcer
Arena Host and Co-Announce selected home games and a variety of team-sponsored
events, including the Clippers FIT Campus Program.
Minnesota Timberwolves - Minneapolis, MN Sept 2006 - Aug 2011
Arena Host, Announcer
Arena Host and Co-Announce all home games and a variety of team-sponsored events,
including the Taste of the Timberwolves Charity Auction & Banquet.
MyTalk 107.1 FM - Saint Paul, MN Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
Talk Radio Host, Producer
Hosted and Produced a weekly, arts and entertainment talk radio program in the 16th
largest radio market in the country (Mpls/StPaul).
The CW Twin Cities - Saint Paul, MN Jul 2008 - Apr 2010
On-Air Host, Television Personality
Television Personality: Served as “the face” of the station, hosting on-air promos, live
events, and The Twin Cities Beat, a weekly arts and entertainment TV program.
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EDUCATION Upright Citizens Brigade - Los Angeles, CA 2011 - Present
Improvisation & Sketch Comedy
Core Curriculum Graduate who continues ongoing Advanced Study courses.
Brave New Workshop - Minneapolis, MN 2001 - 2006
Improvisation & Sketch Comedy
Core Curriculum Graduate who performed with the student performance team.
North Dakota State University - Fargo, ND 2000 - 2001
Computer Engineering & Mathematics
Double-Majored on Scholarship for one-year, performed on campus improv team.
Minot High School - Minot, ND 1996 - 2000
Graduated Highest Honors
Accolades: All-Conference Football, Captain of Math Team, Actor of the Year Award.
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4470 S Centinela Ave #101 • Los Angeles, CA • 90066 • CELL: (612) 819-5582 • E-MAIL: mike@mikerylander.com