Michael Blain Email & Phone Number

Takoma Park, MD, US

Co-produced "Dear Walmart" – an independent documentary film that tells the personal stories of workers across America's largest private employer who stood up, stood together, and changed their workplaces and lives for the better.

Strategic communications, media relations and web development for a statewide coalition of more than 160 committed to winning earned sick days for working families across Maryland.

Operated B-camera (Canon 5D) on week-long shoot for two PBS Frontline programs that aired in early 2012.

Assisted with research and reporting for “Lost in Detention,” a long-form TV documentary that first aired on PBS Frontline in October 2011.

• Planned production, wrote scripts, directed video crews and talent, and interviewed subjects.
• Executed or supervised the editing of videos and other multimedia productions.
• Coordinated work of outside vendors.
• Oversaw work from conception to delivery of final product.

• Developed materials for effective communication with the news media, union members, unorganized workers and the general public.
• Produced campaign videos, worker testimonial videos, and live web casts.
• Wrote and produced leaflets, brochures, fact sheets, web site and e-advocacy content, news releases, talking points, letters-to-the-editor, speeches, paid ads, and other materials.
• Implemented earned media outreach, planned and organized press events, and prepared workers and community allies to talk with the news media.

• Worked with non-profit clients to develop, launch and publicize web sites.
• Programmed and customized content management tools that helped non-technical staff or organizers to update and maintain their sites.
• Integrated web sites with online advocacy tools, and helped clients with online and offline outreach aimed at increasing site traffic, building subscriber lists, and boosting membership.

• Implemented workplace organizing, communications and legislative campaigns.
• Programmed and maintained local union web site.

Redmond, Washington, US

• Contract technical editor for Microsoft’s Back Office Developer Documentation group. Edited software documentation for technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style conventions.
• Contract editor for Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia. Commissioned new articles, corresponded with academic contributors, updated existing encyclopedia content and edited contributor manuscripts.

Executive Program, Digital Media For Social Impact

Ma, Film & Video

Ba, Journalism