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Claire McCrea

New York,NY

Summary

Highly organized multimedia communications professional eager to leverage demonstrated expertise in project management, creative and technical editing, and administrative assistance to contribute to the success of the Book of the Month Editorial team. A lifelong lover of literature (with excellent taste evidenced by an enduring subscription to BOTM) looking to make a transition into the publishing industry by growing professionally through the Editorial Rotational Program's diverse offering of experiential learning opportunities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Production Manager

NYU Stern School of Business - Studio @ Stern
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Coordinated with high-level staff and clients to develop and execute multimedia projects, running video and audio productions in studio and in the field.
  • Managed crews and maintained timelines for 140+ diverse productions with up to 27 simultaneous projects.
  • Developed and maintained trackers and reports for billable hours, expenses, and deliverables pertinent to the success of day-to-day studio operation and administration.

Casting Editor

Freelance
09.2019 - 11.2022

Employers including: Wildflower Entertainment, Crybaby media, Glass Entertainment, Big Fish Entertainment, Magilla Entertainment.

  • Edited 100+ reels and influenced casting for for 9 TV series, emphasizing technical proficiency, strong editorial discernment, knowledge of target market demographics, and discretion and accuracy with sensitive information.
  • Created presentations, "pitch decks," and show sizzles sent to publishers, distributors, networks, and industry partners, showcasing the ability to work as a team with customers and colleagues of all levels.

Associate Producer & Research Assistant Editor

Blackfin Entertainment
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Collaborated with 22 producers and editors on up to 6 simultaneously produced episodes and 25+ potential stories, demonstrating strong project management skills and assistance capabilities for senior and executive level team members.
  • Conducted law enforcement and family outreach, crew acquisition, contract procurement, and production scheduling, exemplifying both dyadic and mass communication skills grounded in emotional acuity as well as practical efficiency.
  • Performed journalistic research, asset tracking and licensing, script conforming, and subtitle proofreading, ensuring accurate and high quality deliverables.

Podcast Producer, Engineer & Editor

Freelance
07.2017 - 03.2021

Employers including: Mad Mercenary Productions, Korean Culture Center of NYC.

  • Produced, engineered, mixed, and edited 44 podcast episodes, including performing extensive research and scripting.
  • Directed marketing and distribution efforts, built and maintained an online presence during the activity of each production, and conducted subscriber analysis.

Production Assistant, Post Production Assistant, Talent Wrangler, Assistant Camera & Camera Operator

Freelance
09.2015 - 08.2019

Employers including: NBC, CBS, FOX, CW, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, Bravo, Food Network, Discovery, ID, HGTV.

  • Freelanced on 75+ film, television, and commercial productions, including 300+ episodes of television, handling multi-project coordination, leadership of up to 55 PAs, and administrative tasks including travel booking, talent needs, project budgets, and equipment rental and maintenance.
  • Cultivated creative and technical problem-solving abilities, and gained stakeholder and vendor communication skills while working directly with clients such as American Express, Dove, and AstraZeneca.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Communications, Theatre & Film

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
05.2015

Skills

  • Copywriting & Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Audio Production & Podcasting
  • Video Production & Editing
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Management
  • Market Research
  • Customer Engagement
  • Verbal Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Collaborative & Autonomous Working Capabilities
  • Project Coordination & Scheduling
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Rapid Learner
  • Passionate Reader
  • Conversational Korean
  • Conversational Spanish
  • G-Suite
  • MS 365
  • Mac/Windows OS
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Timeline

Assistant Production Manager

NYU Stern School of Business - Studio @ Stern
11.2023 - 07.2024

Associate Producer & Research Assistant Editor

Blackfin Entertainment
07.2020 - 07.2021

Casting Editor

Freelance
09.2019 - 11.2022

Podcast Producer, Engineer & Editor

Freelance
07.2017 - 03.2021

Production Assistant, Post Production Assistant, Talent Wrangler, Assistant Camera & Camera Operator

Freelance
09.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Communications, Theatre & Film

Loyola University Maryland
Claire McCrea