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Greater Chicago Area

Continuing the responsibilities of the Production Manager with an increased focus as the Creative Director and Outbound Content Marketer for the local production of commercials and programs for the multi-platforms of Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago. Those stations are CW26 Chicago, WCIU The U, MeTV (Network), Catchy Comedy (Network), Heroes & Icons (Network), and MeTV FM 87.7 radio station. Highlights:• Creating and Executive Producing programs for Weigel’s Owned and Operated… Show more Continuing the responsibilities of the Production Manager with an increased focus as the Creative Director and Outbound Content Marketer for the local production of commercials and programs for the multi-platforms of Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago. Those stations are CW26 Chicago, WCIU The U, MeTV (Network), Catchy Comedy (Network), Heroes & Icons (Network), and MeTV FM 87.7 radio station. Highlights:• Creating and Executive Producing programs for Weigel’s Owned and Operated MeTV stations across the country including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Washington DC, Phoenix, Seattle, and Denver. Programs include "Job Hunt New York", "California & Me", and "Chicago Football Now's NFL Draft Special."• Team Leader overseeing a Creative Team of 20 members, entrusted with producing client commercials, promotions, studio, and remote live broadcasts, and managing the creation of 16 weekly, locally produced full-length programs - 12 of which air across the country. Those programs include "Svengoolie", "Utah & Me", "Now.St.Louis."• Streamlined operations, optimizing talent resources, and slashing production lead time to increase team capacity and output year over year.• Created, Wrote, and Executive Produced Chicago Bears, Monday Night Football, Pre and Post Game programs. "Hyundai Night Football" was one of Weigel’s highest-rated local programs.• Remote piloted FAA Licensed UAs (Drone) for live broadcasts and programs.• Independently executed the entire creative process for commercials airing in all day parts, encompassing writing, producing, directing, editing, and graphic design. Consistently delivering an annual average of 25 commercials, 22 client messages, and over 175 locally hosted sponsored SMT messages. • Collaborating with account executives in a true Sales Enablement Role to produce commercials and programs, leading to strengthened partnerships, greater brand awareness, and significant revenue in new sales. Show less

Chicago

Strategically orchestrating the development, logistical planning, and seamless execution of productions spanning client commercials, live remotes, studio broadcasts, and programs for the multi-platforms of Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago.Highlights:• Managed the comprehensive studio production efforts for "Svengoolie", the perennially top-rated program on the esteemed MeTV Network.• Orchestrating a comprehensive studio transformation, overseeing the acquisition and… Show more Strategically orchestrating the development, logistical planning, and seamless execution of productions spanning client commercials, live remotes, studio broadcasts, and programs for the multi-platforms of Weigel Broadcasting in Chicago.Highlights:• Managed the comprehensive studio production efforts for "Svengoolie", the perennially top-rated program on the esteemed MeTV Network.• Orchestrating a comprehensive studio transformation, overseeing the acquisition and implementation of sets, lighting, video, and audio equipment. • Conducting thorough research and procurement of field equipment, devising meticulous production plans with team assignments, budget allocations, and precise schedules to ensure flawless execution. Diligently maintaining project timelines and budgets. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Proficiently handling the end-to-end process of Inbound Marketing through the writing, producing, editing, and designing graphics for corporate communications and marketing content. This includes crafting engaging narratives for product development, safety, and human resources videos, as well as developing compelling case studies, B2B marketing messages, and employee engagement stories. Clients span across agencies, communication firms, manufacturing companies, and independent… Show more Proficiently handling the end-to-end process of Inbound Marketing through the writing, producing, editing, and designing graphics for corporate communications and marketing content. This includes crafting engaging narratives for product development, safety, and human resources videos, as well as developing compelling case studies, B2B marketing messages, and employee engagement stories. Clients span across agencies, communication firms, manufacturing companies, and independent producers.• Transforming traditional, long-format video presentations into engaging, vertical "reels" for social media, including Instagram and YouTube Shorts, maximizing reach and impact through innovative media creation.• Creating, hosting, producing, editing, promoting, and distributing multiple acclaimed video and audio podcasts including "Our WWII Dad" and “The Jim and Sam Town Square.” Garnering thousands of viewers and listeners across platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. • Crafting captivating video trailers and full-story animations for new book and novel releases. Innovating ways to showcase content from traditional media sources to new platforms, expanding audience reach and engagement.• Generating VNR – Video News Releases and corporate website banners production. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

WBBM-TV• Wrote, produced, directed, and edited an average of 60 commercials annually for clients• Produced, shot, and edited an average of five full-length programs a year including "The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon", "Special Olympics’ 35th Anniversary", and "Chicago Grand Hotels."• Responsible for the weekly production of “Eye on Chicago”, CBS 2’s flagship magazine program.

Denver

KCNC-TV (currently CBS owned & operated)• Writer, Producer, Photojournalist, and Editor for news, promotions, commercials, PSAs, and corporate presentations for the formerly NBC owned and operated; currently CBS owned and operated TV station. Station honored with multiple national awards including Edward R. Murrow, Peabody, and Electronic Media's Station of the Year.• Shot daily news stories, live news, and photo essays airing in all newscasts.• Edited video for local… Show more KCNC-TV (currently CBS owned & operated)• Writer, Producer, Photojournalist, and Editor for news, promotions, commercials, PSAs, and corporate presentations for the formerly NBC owned and operated; currently CBS owned and operated TV station. Station honored with multiple national awards including Edward R. Murrow, Peabody, and Electronic Media's Station of the Year.• Shot daily news stories, live news, and photo essays airing in all newscasts.• Edited video for local and national news, sports, and feature programs including "The Today Show" and "NBC Sports." Show less