Eric Strobel Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area

-Supervise studio staff & all studio-based programming on a nightly basis-Assist in managing the NBC-5 sports department personnel & content planning-Coordinate between 7+ departments daily to ensure smooth planning, production & airing of content-Work extensively w/staff to further their development; created production SOP to aid in that effort-Key production/planning role in projects like NASCAR street race & Blackhawks animated broadcast-One of the main architects of “Football Night in Chicago” show concept, launch & evolution -Responsible for all sponsorship execution within live studio programming -Collaborate extensively with digital department on daily & long-term content initiatives-Selected by senior leadership for Innovation Lab searching for NBC’s next-gen newsroom system Producer (Jan. 2020 - Jan. 2022)-Responsible for planning & execution of various White Sox/Bulls/Blackhawks & other studio shows-Main producer & key driver behind our Bears postgame show, ”The Football Aftershow”-Coordinated w/various departments & personnel to bring shows to air in creative & timely fashion-Daily responsibilities included: creating rundowns, determining content, writing scripts, constant communication w/talent & production crew, and ensuring proper timing & sponsor element execution-Planned & executed comprehensive content plans as Bears digital content team coordinator-Served as Chicago representative on NBC Sports RSN task forces for both NFL & MLB pre/postgame shows where content/structure/etc. were debated, discussed, and ultimately implementedAssociate Producer (July 2014 - Jan. 2020)-Wrote highlight and other scripts as necessary; produced montages, features, & packages-Often served as Video Producer, supervising other APs & editors and coordinating video feeds as well as maintaining our video archiveProduction Assistant (Nov. 2012 - July 2014)-Responsible for coordination, construction, & updating of all on-screen graphics on nightly basis

- Co-creator of and mentor in LA's new graduate mentoring program- Member of Alumni Relations panel, meeting every quarter or so- Assisted with publishing of FOCUS, LA's newsletter- Participated in discussions about the digital future of FOCUS- Responsible for logistics and participation in Fr. McGrath's annual Christmas video- Helped moderate LASN (formerly Rambler Radio) broadcasts during football & basketball seasons

Worked in support of five major accounts - Responsible for creating and updating media lists - Responsible for updating media trackers with new placements (traditional, online, social media) - Drafted social media calendars for client review - Drafted/executed short-term and long-lead pitches and follow-ups for products, partnerships, events - Created mock-ups of media placements for client review - Worked with CisionPoint, BurrellesLuce, and Radian6 software

- Clipped raw highlights of live games for editors' later use- Logged interview/press conference sound for use in daily programming- Wrote scripts for web updates- Worked with editors in studio on Final Cut Pro- Accompanied production teams in the field

- Intern for the midday "Gresh and Zo" sports talk program- Screened callers- Responsible for recording show audio - Assisted in preparing daily podcasts- Responsible for monitoring Twitter/online sources for breaking news

- Weekly show co-hosted with two colleagues- Conducted interviews with various athletes and coaches- Assembled all necessary information prior to, and sometimes during, broadcasts- Responsible for recording, cutting, and posting show audio

- Full-time footwear sales associate for three summers ('08, '09, '10)- Extensive sales experience (promotions, upselling, inventory knowledge, etc.)- Consistently led department in sales of both footwear and add-ons

Bachelor Of Arts, English & Communications Double Major, 3.63

Activities and Societies: WZBC Campus Radio

General Degree