Travis Mitchell

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Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer at Maryland Public Television @ Maryland Public Television
About Travis Mitchell

DEPTH OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEMore than 30+ years of media, marketing, and management experience in start-ups and established corporations as an agency director, senior-level media executive, sales manager, producer, editor, writer, and reporter in the cable television, magazine, and newspaper industries. Fifteen years of experience in nonprofit (executive/board) leadership and social entrepreneurship.HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS• Adept at establishing organizational-wide priorities, defining strategic plans, as well as providing strategic leadership and editorial vision• Proven track record developing strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors, community organizations, and cable affiliates that fuels organization growth• Extensive management experience responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations varying size organizations and varying size budgets in excess of $40M and 150 employees• Extensive experience securing large grants, private donors and corporate sponsorship from Fortune 500 corporations• Experience scaling-up nonprofit and media organizations in size and revenueCORE COMPETENCIESContent:• Producing and Copy Writing for Television, Radio and PrintMedia Management:• Cable Television, Network Radio, and Magazine Publishing IndustriesCommunications:• Public Speaking, Marketing, Public Relations, Writing, and ProducingOrganizational Leadership:• Recruiting, Professional Development, and Team BuildingStrategic Planning:• Business Development, Competitive Analysis, P&L Forecasting, and Revenue GenerationProject Management:• Decision Making, Communications, Strategy Development, Budgeting, Execution, Team Management, Technical Competence, and Critical Thinking

Travis Mitchell's Current Company Details
Maryland Public Television

Maryland Public Television

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Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer at Maryland Public Television
Travis Mitchell Work Experience Details
  • Maryland Public Television
    Senior Vice President And Chief Content Officer
    Maryland Public Television Feb 2020 - Present
    Owings Mills, Md, Us
    Oversee all content created, acquired, and aired on Maryland's statewide public television network.ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (Impact):• Restructured Content Division to optimize linear TV and multiplatform content• Launched and premiered two iconic documentary films on PBS in October 2022: Harriett Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass clearing 99.5% of US TV markets.• Oversaw national community engagement efforts for Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass in 19 markets and on 81 college or university campuses nationwide.• Developed and launched HBCU Week on MPT featuring over 60 hours of content about HBCUs over three seasons.• Launched two new series about Maryland culture Destination Maryland and Made in Maryland.• Launched live sports on MPT including MPT Sports Desk• Launched and co-led MPT's Emmy-nominated Standing Against Racism Initiative, a 2022 Public Media Award Recipient.• Oversaw expansion of public affairs division to include Town Hall Forums and political debates• Led multi-station "At Home Learning" campaign using educational television and resources for K-12 students during Covid-19
  • Unc-Tv
    Chief Content Officer
    Unc-Tv Sep 2017 - Feb 2020
    Durham, North Carolina, Us
    Responsible for ensuring that UNC-TV, North Carolina’s statewide public media network of four channels and online properties, has the necessary content to make its services viable, relevant and strong for viewers, members and other stakeholders. Oversee all content initiatives, both internal and external, across multiple platforms and formats to drive viewership and membership growth. And as a key member of UNC-TV’s senior leadership team, help set organizational-wide priorities and strategies, as well as provide strategic leadership and editorial vision for all UNC-TV content, educational services, programming and production services.ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (Impact):• Generated $3.5 M in production funding within a nine month period• Developed new policies to reduce administrative and operational costs• Achieved $800 K Net surplus in FYE 2018 Budget• Executive-produced highest-rated primetime special on UNC-TV in 25 years• Achieved presenting station status on new national PBS show slated to debut in 2019• Developed and implemented 3-yr strategic plan for Content Division• Led shift in content strategy from traditional broadcaster to digital content producer • Launched statewide community engagement plan (CARES Campaign)• Orchestrated disaster relief and restoration coverage of Hurricane Florence
  • Communities In Schools Of Wake Co
    President
    Communities In Schools Of Wake Co Oct 2010 - Sep 2017
    Raleigh, North Carolina, Us
    Responsible for leading a 25-year-old organization that helps schools remove the barriers that put the students (in Wake County, NC) at-risk of wasting their potential.ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (Outputs)• Expanded both academic enrichment services (offered after school at school and community sites) and academic case management services (offered through "Graduation Coaches" embedded within Wake County Public Schools) that have impacted over 10,000 students.• Launched the SMART Academy to provide reading and math enrichment to over 2,000 students during Weekend School, Track-out Camp, Summer Camp and EOG Camps from 2013 to 2017.• Secured STEM funding from leading research corporations Duke Energy, SAS, Biogen, Glaxo, Red Hat and CISCO in the Research Triangle Park for the SMART Academy.• Expanded school-based programs to directly serve over 2,500 students through a summer reading program (READS) partnership with Harvard at 9 Wake County Schools. • Successfully helped over 400 high school students recover course credit by using on-line programs deployed in a blended learning environment. • Raised over $9 M in funding over a 6 year period. Secured $1.2 M (4-YR) 21st Century Learning Center Grant and $1 M After School Quality Improvement Grant. • Provided over $2 M in supplemental pay for certified teachers to tutor students. • Achieved organizational recognition as a GlaxoSmithKline Impact Award Winner in 2013 and Red Hat’s non-profit of the year charity in 2013. • Developed branding and signage for statewide school supply drive "Build-a-Backpack" featured in 138 Walmart stores in North Carolina. and delivered over 3,500 backpacks of school supplies to students in Wake County and surrounding areas since 2011.STUDENT PERFORMANCE (Outcomes)• 97% of students have met attendance goals.• 95% of students have been promoted to the next grade level.• 98% of seniors have graduated. • Reduced summer learning loss for 4,500 students.
  • T. Mitchell & Associates
    Media/Marketing Consultant
    T. Mitchell & Associates Jul 2005 - Oct 2010
    Specialization in public relations and promotions, media strategy, and content development for corporations, small businesses and non-profits.• Successfully acquired (and re-launched) a 24-hour satellite music network from ABC Radio, increasing base of radio affiliates from 38 to 54 and revenues by 100 percent.• Produced a talk show pilot for executives at one of the four largest national television networks.
  • The Black Family Channel (Mbc Network)
    Chief Business Development Officer
    The Black Family Channel (Mbc Network) Feb 2005 - Jul 2005
    Developed strategic partnerships with corporate sponsors, community organizations, and cable affiliates that fueled the channel's future growth.
  • The Black Family Channel (Mbc Network)
    Chief Operating Officer
    The Black Family Channel (Mbc Network) Jan 2003 - Jan 2005
    Oversaw the re-branding and re-launch of the channel from MBC Network to Black Family Channel while working with financial advisors to furnish a new business plan.
  • The Black Family Channel (Mbc Network)
    Executive Vice President
    The Black Family Channel (Mbc Network) Aug 1999 - Dec 2002
    Responsible for managing the company's day-to-day affairs and budget ($40 M; 100 employees) including: marketing, sports, news, program scheduling, advertising, affiliate sales operations.• Launched award-winning sports and news divisions producing more than 250 live, televised college football andbasketball games and 350 nightly newscasts and specials• Produced the Princeville 2000 Telethon, a live six-hour hurricane relief broadcast• Grew cable carriage at a rate of less than $3.00 per subscriber (50% below most industry standards) while increasing national distribution (affiliate base) from two cities to 3,600 cities, 48 states and 31 M homes in top 25 markets• Launched MBC Network’s widely praised Making Better Communities Tour, a 15 city event bringing information on education, health, home ownership and technology to urban communities• Developed a sponsorship program that generated total revenues in excess of $10 M• Led rebranding and relaunch campaign converting MBC Network to Black Family Channel• Spearheaded the launch of the nation’s first 24-hour news channel catering to African Americans
  • Between The Lines Kommunications
    Senior Consultant
    Between The Lines Kommunications Jun 1995 - Aug 1999
    Provided television production, magazine publishing and special events marketing services for corporate clients: America's Voice Cable Channel, AT&T, The Walt Disney World Resort, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and The Baltimore Ravens. Produced the top-rated daily talk show (350 episodes) for a national cable television channel. Launched the first ever college football "classic" (1998-1999) played in the new Baltimore Ravens Stadium as a fundraiser for scholarships. Planned, hosted and executed event marketing and corporate sales strategy for the national Business Leadership Conference, featuring executives from DuPont, IBM, JP Morgan, Sarah Lee and Time Warner. Published Skool Pages magazine geared toward college students from 1995-1996.
  • Career Communications Group
    Managing Editor
    Career Communications Group Apr 1993 - Jun 1995
    Staffed and managed a national team of writers, editors, graphic artists and freelancers for four nationally distributed trade magazines focused on information technology. Interviewed and covered top executives of notable companies such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Boeing, Dell, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Defense, Exxon, Ford, Hughes Communications, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, NASA and the U.S. Navy. Served as Associate Producer of two nationally syndicated television specials cleared in 99 percent of domestic U.S. households.

Travis Mitchell Skills

Public Relations Event Planning Fundraising Public Speaking Marketing Leadership Nonprofits Community Outreach Editing Media Relations Strategic Planning Social Media Training Non Profits Volunteer Management Grant Writing Advertising Strategy Strategic Partnerships Management Team Building Television Program Management Press Releases Broadcast Social Networking Project Management Video Production Business Development Start Ups Strategic Communications Event Management Marketing Communications Radio Budgets Sponsorship Program Development Coaching Proposal Writing Newsletters Staff Development New Business Development Sales Journalism Publishing Community Development Publicity Copy Editing Policy Copywriting

Travis Mitchell Education Details

  • Morgan State University
    Morgan State University
    Broadcast Journalism
  • Clark Atlanta University
    Clark Atlanta University
    Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • Penn State World Campus
    Penn State World Campus
    Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • Clark Atlanta University
    Clark Atlanta University
    Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • University Of Pennsylvania Graduate School Of Education
    University Of Pennsylvania Graduate School Of Education
    Education Entrepreneurship
  • Harvard Kennedy School
    Harvard Kennedy School
    Executive Education

Frequently Asked Questions about Travis Mitchell

What company does Travis Mitchell work for?

Travis Mitchell works for Maryland Public Television

What is Travis Mitchell's role at the current company?

Travis Mitchell's current role is Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer at Maryland Public Television.

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What schools did Travis Mitchell attend?

Travis Mitchell attended Morgan State University, Clark Atlanta University, Penn State World Campus, Clark Atlanta University, University Of Pennsylvania Graduate School Of Education, Harvard Kennedy School.

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Travis Mitchell has interest in Children, Education, Economic Empowerment.

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Travis Mitchell has skills like Public Relations, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Marketing, Leadership, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Editing, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Social Media.

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