Over A Decade of TV Production Excellence

Michael “Koop” Barber is a media creative with more than 10 years of experience producing stories that connect across television, streaming, and digital platforms. His work spans major networks and brands including Showtime, VH1, BET, Paramount+, Peacock, ALLBLK, MTV, NatGeo, Lifetime, HuffPost, and the History Channel. He also produces digital and social programming that performs at scale on platforms like X and Instagram, where projects he helps shape have reached and engaged millions.

Michael blends longform production with the speed and strategy of digital media. He has produced documentaries, unscripted series, interviews, live shows, and social-first content viewed by over 15 million people each week, and his work has contributed to more than 400,000 audience growth in just a few months. His ability to move fluidly between formats reflects a modern, adaptable approach to storytelling.

He began his career in the control rooms of BET Networks, where he learned to think quickly, communicate clearly, and build moments that resonate. Since then, he has expanded his range across field producing, post-story work, talent-driven storytelling, and digital content designed to spark conversation and travel far.

In 2024, Michael was inducted into the Mercy University Hall of Fame for his contributions to media and entertainment. He approaches every project with collaboration, curiosity, and care, guided by one mission:
to tell stories that matter, no matter the format or platform.