John P. Ruane is an 11-time Emmy Award-winning Producer and Founder of Counterweight Productions. His professional experience includes 26 years at NBC  as a producer, broadcast director, and leader responsible for critical operations and production elements of highly rated, prestigious national telecasts. These events included the Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Atlanta, and Sydney; numerous NFL seasons and Super Bowls; Major League Baseball and World Series; NBA series and Finals; plus Championship Tennis events such as Wimbledon and the French Open; and U.S. domestic broadcast of the World Cup to name a few. Over decades of broadcasting “human interest narratives,” John developed an interest in independent film and television content creation, original entertainment concepts, and the business of independent production, finance, and distribution.

John's creative proposals, such as the Beautiful Game Series about Brazilian soccer and culture, are intended as art that entertains and delights audiences.

John's work producing the implicitly anti-war stage play and public television special, “Voices in Conflict”, not only earned him an Emmy Award but also sparked crucial conversations about war and its consequences. This project stands as a testament to his commitment to using his platform to address important societal issues.

John's commitment to social justice extends beyond his professional work. He is an active advocate for the rights of children and vulnerable adults, particularly those seeking justice from institutions responsible for predatory abuse. Why justice? Because justice generates hope. It exposes the selfishness and anger that produce unnecessary suffering. It's been enough already.