Early Career:

Rob De Corah's journey in the TV, film, and video industry began nearly 20 years ago. A native Floridian and semi-professional surfer, Rob moved to Newport Beach, CA, after high school to kickstart his career as an assistant to a casting director at MTV. His talent quickly took him to Los Angeles, where he evolved from behind the camera to an Associate Producer, contributing to HDNet's high-definition content for four years, a network owned by Mark Cuban.

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Transition to Sports Broadcasting:

In 2015, Rob transitioned to sports broadcasting, moving to Kansas City, MO. Starting as a Camera Operator for the Chiefs and the Royals, his skills soon brought him to major networks like CBS, ABC, ESPN, NBC, and FOX. Since 2015, he covered premier events, including the World Series, Final Four, UFC fights, the Field of Dreams games, NASCAR, and 8 NFL seasons. 

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Entrepreneurial Venture:

In 2018, Rob founded Ajax Media, a bespoke video production company specializing in corporate and commercial projects. Ajax Media quickly amassed a prestigious clientele, including John Deere, Clopay Garage Doors, Goldman Sachs, Honda, and locally Meld Marketing, The District, and the EDC.

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Move to Cedar Rapids and Studio 81:

Relocating to Cedar Rapids in 2019 for family reasons, Rob spotted a market need for a professional video production studio in Iowa. After a brief pause in 2020 due to Covid, he resumed his vision in late 2023. By January 2024, Rob successfully negotiated with Armstrong Development Company to transform a storage space into Studio 81. Named to honor the historical linkage between The Armstrong Centre and Granby Building, Studio 81 aims to be a cornerstone for creative production in downtown Cedar Rapids.

 

Future Outlook:

Committed to Cedar Rapids and motivated by family ties, Rob is dedicated to enhancing the local community. His collaboration with Jon Dusek of Armstrong Development, whom he regards as a mentor, reflects his ambition to foster entrepreneurship and growth within the city.