John Mecham Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Produce "In the Courts with Katie Barlow". It is a show that tackles all of the legal headlines of the week both local and national.• Produce other newscasts/shows as assigned.• Research, write broadcast stories for newscasts/shows.• Handle high-pressure and tight deadlines on the regular.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Manage all external and internal communications with this science and tech think tank.• Guide the consistency and impact of the brand.• Work with management, Board of Regents and Senior Fellows on news items of interest for press releases, web articles.• Edit and pitch Op-eds written by Institute staff, Board of Regents Members and Fellows.• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive comms strategy for the Institute online, in print and in production.• Recruit, hire… Show more • Manage all external and internal communications with this science and tech think tank.• Guide the consistency and impact of the brand.• Work with management, Board of Regents and Senior Fellows on news items of interest for press releases, web articles.• Edit and pitch Op-eds written by Institute staff, Board of Regents Members and Fellows.• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive comms strategy for the Institute online, in print and in production.• Recruit, hire and manage communications interns for summer, fall and spring semesters. Show less

Seattle, Washington

• Oversee all aspects of producing 10 hours of daily newscasts at the fastest growing news operation in the market; manage 10+ producers and writers during the execution of news broadcasts.• Collaborate with the News Director and newsroom leadership to shape newsroom strategy and policy.• Attend daily editorial meetings to identify, craft, and assign story assignments; coordinate story coverage between reporters, producers, and the digital team.• Recruit, hire, and train new… Show more • Oversee all aspects of producing 10 hours of daily newscasts at the fastest growing news operation in the market; manage 10+ producers and writers during the execution of news broadcasts.• Collaborate with the News Director and newsroom leadership to shape newsroom strategy and policy.• Attend daily editorial meetings to identify, craft, and assign story assignments; coordinate story coverage between reporters, producers, and the digital team.• Recruit, hire, and train new producers and writers; coach staff to write effective lead-ins and teases.• Work with the Creative Services department to create strong promos for newscasts and station events.• Ensure all on-air content is being marketed across all platforms and the station’s website to bring viewers to on-air newscasts.• Planned, produced, and led 7 ½ hours of engaging live coverage on general election night 2018. Show less

Washington Dc

• Managed the daily operations and news coverage for an international television network; managed 50+ reporters and photographers across offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami.• Oversaw all aspects of the newsroom logistics, including crew travel, schedules, and content initiatives.• Coordinated international content with reporters based in Moscow, London, Berlin and Paris.• Researched local and international stories; booked guest interviews for daily… Show more • Managed the daily operations and news coverage for an international television network; managed 50+ reporters and photographers across offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami.• Oversaw all aspects of the newsroom logistics, including crew travel, schedules, and content initiatives.• Coordinated international content with reporters based in Moscow, London, Berlin and Paris.• Researched local and international stories; booked guest interviews for daily newscasts and talk shows.• Recruited and hired producers, photographers, and reporters; conducted employee reviews.• Created coverage plans for daily and future events and stories. • Launched and produced “Boom Bust,” a 30-minute business talk show seen in 80 countries.• Traveled internationally to produce on-site coverage of global stories, including the 2016 BRICS summit in India, tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the Brexit vote, and the 2017 STARMUS Festival in Norway.• Partnered with the Larry King Now show to tape shows in London, New York City, and Norway. Show less

Altoona, Pennsylvania Area

• Managed all aspects of a 35-person news department in Central Pennsylvania. Responsible for overall news content, promotion, personnel, budget of over 2 million. • Planned and executed big story coverage, i.e. Elections, Hurricane Sandy, Sandusky/Penn State, Super Bowl.• Developed a plan and special story ideas for ratings period.• Developed relationships with area business leaders and acted as an ambassador for the station in the community.• Received regional Emmy nomination… Show more • Managed all aspects of a 35-person news department in Central Pennsylvania. Responsible for overall news content, promotion, personnel, budget of over 2 million. • Planned and executed big story coverage, i.e. Elections, Hurricane Sandy, Sandusky/Penn State, Super Bowl.• Developed a plan and special story ideas for ratings period.• Developed relationships with area business leaders and acted as an ambassador for the station in the community.• Received regional Emmy nomination for Sandy coverage up against Pittsburgh and Philly stations. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona

• Managed a dozen client accounts in fields such as real estate, retail, restaurants, and mental health; developed and executed public relations and crisis communication strategies based on clients’ needs.• Built and maintained relationships with global top tier media to secure media coverage for clients.• Researched, wrote, and copy-edited client press releases.• Played a critical role in pitching and securing new business.• Achieved an average three to one ROI for clients on… Show more • Managed a dozen client accounts in fields such as real estate, retail, restaurants, and mental health; developed and executed public relations and crisis communication strategies based on clients’ needs.• Built and maintained relationships with global top tier media to secure media coverage for clients.• Researched, wrote, and copy-edited client press releases.• Played a critical role in pitching and securing new business.• Achieved an average three to one ROI for clients on media coverage in print, broadcast, and online media platforms. Show less

Tucson, Arizona Area

• Managed the production and execution of 5 ½ hours of local television news coverage daily; oversaw a newsroom staff of 40 reporters, producers, and photographers.• Led a daily editorial meeting to determine and craft story assignments; provided editorial guidance to reporters and producers on story coverage throughout the day.• Hired and trained all newsroom employees; conducted performance feedback reviews bi-annually.• Collaborated with the News Director and other newsroom… Show more • Managed the production and execution of 5 ½ hours of local television news coverage daily; oversaw a newsroom staff of 40 reporters, producers, and photographers.• Led a daily editorial meeting to determine and craft story assignments; provided editorial guidance to reporters and producers on story coverage throughout the day.• Hired and trained all newsroom employees; conducted performance feedback reviews bi-annually.• Collaborated with the News Director and other newsroom managers on long-range news planning, content initiatives, and news gathering strategies.• Led the newsroom’s national coverage of the shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords in 2011.• Produced an hour-long special on Arizona Senate Bill 1070, a controversial piece of immigration legislation.• Developed and implemented a social media plan to disseminate news on Facebook and Twitter. Show less

Pittsburgh, Pa & Miami, Fl

• Supervised editorial content development for main newscasts (4pm, 5pm & 6pm).• Coached reporters through story-angle development process, managed newscast producers by providing strategic oversight and real time direction as stories and coverage developed. • Reduced cost waste by coaching producers through live shot and technical processes to streamline newscasts / news production expenses• Promoted with CBS to WFOR-TV in Miami to help EP nightside newscasts • Oversaw content,… Show more • Supervised editorial content development for main newscasts (4pm, 5pm & 6pm).• Coached reporters through story-angle development process, managed newscast producers by providing strategic oversight and real time direction as stories and coverage developed. • Reduced cost waste by coaching producers through live shot and technical processes to streamline newscasts / news production expenses• Promoted with CBS to WFOR-TV in Miami to help EP nightside newscasts • Oversaw content, branding, and overall presentation of 10/11pm newscasts• Worked with producers, reporters and other staff on producing creative, informative newscasts Show less

Boise, Idaho Area

• Supervised 40 newsroom personnel, oversaw all content and creative development.• Led award-winning investigative coverage of financial crimes at the Boise Mayor’s Office, resulting in he and two others serving jail time. • Streamlined $1 million budget to produce improved ratings and fund increased technical needs. • Implemented new news gathering techniques to increase story captures, improve ratings and enhance the editorial image in the community.• Facilitated community… Show more • Supervised 40 newsroom personnel, oversaw all content and creative development.• Led award-winning investigative coverage of financial crimes at the Boise Mayor’s Office, resulting in he and two others serving jail time. • Streamlined $1 million budget to produce improved ratings and fund increased technical needs. • Implemented new news gathering techniques to increase story captures, improve ratings and enhance the editorial image in the community.• Facilitated community outreach through special event identification and coverage.• Hired on-air and off-air talent. Show less

Phoenix, Az, Oklahoma City, Ok, Seattle, Wa, Idaho Falls,Id

• Managed newsrooms and produced newscasts at various stations around the country from 1994-2001. Highlights include:Promotions Producer, KING-TV, Seattle, WAExecutive Producer, KNXV-TV, Phoenix, AZ News Producer, KIDK-TV, Idaho Falls, ID, KFOR-TV, Okc, OK, KSTW-TV, Seattle, WA