{"id":127893,"date":"2026-03-19T07:12:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T10:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/900406011"},"modified":"2026-03-19T07:12:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T10:12:44","slug":"behind-the-scenes-with-tech-expert-katie-linendoll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/behind-the-scenes-with-tech-expert-katie-linendoll\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind the scenes with tech expert Katie Linendoll"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Katie Linendoll \u201905 (information technology<\/a>) is scouting out new technology to share on the Today<\/em> show, she is on the lookout for gamechangers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith millions of viewers, I feel a big responsibility for the things I focus on to be exciting and practical,\u201d said Linendoll. \u201cBut it also needs to be technology that can really impact people\u2019s lives for good.\u201d<\/p>\n

Linendoll has been on The Weather Channel, SiriusXM, Inside Edition<\/em>, ESPN, and other national media outlets sharing news stories about cutting-edge science and technology for more than 15 years. However, she is quick to note that her public-facing role as a consumer technology expert is just one aspect of her career.<\/p>\n

In 2013, she started her own media production and consulting company, Katie Linendoll Productions<\/a>. With her team, she works with clients across the world to craft special projects, social media strategy, and rebranding campaigns; shoot B-roll; and edit sizzle reels.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople see the on-air part, but behind the scenes I\u2019m working with producers to shoot and edit, build packages, and create graphics,\u201d said Linendoll. \u201cIt\u2019s absolutely critical to be able to talk the talk and walk the walk across the field in production. That\u2019s something that was ingrained in me while working under the mentorship of Mark Fragale<\/a> at RIT SportsZone<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

She launched her television career on RIT SportsZone <\/em>(now RIT Sports Network<\/a>), where she learned the importance of being hands on and understanding every aspect of production. That led to a co-op at ESPN and a permanent position after graduation. She later won an Emmy Award for her work as an associate producer at SportsCenter.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a 19-year-old working at RIT SportsZone<\/em>, I remember learning that you need to be able to do it all\u2014that\u2019s what will set you apart,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Linendoll\u2019s ability to operate seamlessly both on-camera and behind the scenes has made her one of the most in-demand keynote speakers and emcees for global technology events. She has helped Mercedes-Benz unveil new products at CES in Las Vegas and taken the stage at global conferences with IBM, Deloitte, EY, BMW, Comcast, and others. She even helped launch a new robotics engineer Barbie with Mattel.<\/p>\n

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She also got to live out her personal dream of being a game show host when she hosted the Candy Crush All-Stars 2025 championship<\/a> in Los Angeles. The fun outfit she wore at that event is one of many made for her by her mom, who is a costumer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve played Candy Crush<\/em> since its infancy,\u201d said Linendoll. \u201cThen, I was on stage with the best of the best Candy Crushers. Fifteen million entered the tournament and 10 were chosen from all over the globe\u2014it was an amazing experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to production, another big part of Linendoll\u2019s RIT journey was finding her place with the Catholic Newman Community<\/a>. Today, she stays connected with the community and supports it by making videos for ROAR Day.<\/p>\n

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