Daryn Meredith
Detroit,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals by utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, open and clear communication style, and complex problem-solving through critical thinking and following an adaptable approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer/YouTube Content Creator
YouTube
06.2011 - Current
- Apply current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
- Identify target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior and media habits.
- Generate stories to reflect current trends and news to pull audience into website.
- Implement strategies and tactics to grow followers on social media channels.
- Strengthen content through proofreading and editing.
- Edit and produce original content using Sony Vegas Pro and Adobe Premiere
- Utilize "Machinima" techniques to enhance storytelling
- Organize pre-production functions by establishing budgets and hiring cast and crew when necessary
- Perform roles of screenwriter, director, and cinematographer as part of producing independent-based content
Segment/Research Producer
THE UNBOTHERED PODCAST NETWORK
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Source and research facts, figures and information using internet, film and tape archives, and specialist collections
- Source contacts and contributors for programs, as well as generate and develop new program ideas and prepare research packets for guest appearances
- Facilitate communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Coordinate with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Present production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Liaise with directors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Responsible for fact-checking and writing briefs for presenters
- Convey research findings to team members in a clear, concise format and track down film, archive and video tapes
- Collaborate with Head of Content for Spotify regarding topics for guest appearances
Production and Development Intern
GOPOP FILMS
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Produced and edited content for film, television, and advertising using Adobe Premiere
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
Associate Producer
WKAR-TV PBS
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Television Production Intern from May 2019-October 2019
- Edited video, choosing appropriate shots matching perfectly with news stories.
- Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties during producer's absence.
- Reviewed and cleared archival footage and music.
- Completed deep research of key topics and filtered according to story development plan.
- Booked talent and made travel arrangements.
- Adhered to network policies and legal standards.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Sourced relevant and archival footage, reviewed options, and cleared for use
On-Air Radio Personality
IMPACT 89FM-WDBM
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Announced ads, song switches and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
- Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners.
- Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
- Hosted music, news and entertainment segments for well-rounded radio show.
- Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
- Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
- Researched topics for comment and discussion.
- Answered listener calls regarding song requests, giveaways and commentary.
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings, and other items of interest.
- Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
- Read prepared scripts for radio and television shows.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship And Innovation
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Media And Information
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2020
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Team player
- Production Details Brainstorming
- Animation
- Creative Writing
- Editing
- Project Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Live Production and Sitcom Experience
- Film and Video Production
- Camera and Video Staff Direction
- Production Standards Conformance
- Concept Development
- Pre- and Post-Production Proficiency
- Graphics and Photo Imaging Software
- Administrative Support
- Proofreading
- Adobe & Creative Cloud Proficient
- Microsoft Office Proficient
Accomplishments
- Associate Producer, WKAR-TV “Serving Up Science” and “Backstage Pass,” 2019-2020
- Floor Director, Tim Skubick's “Off The Record,” 2019-2020
- Director and Writer, “MSU Telecasters,” 2019
- Director, best class feature film “The Lunar Effect,” 2018
- Director, Producer for WKAR-TV “WKAR Cares Interstitial,” 2018
- Channel Producer, Spankie Valentine's YouTube Channel “SWOOP,” 2022 –
Timeline
Segment/Research Producer
THE UNBOTHERED PODCAST NETWORK
12.2020 - 08.2023
Production and Development Intern
GOPOP FILMS
08.2020 - 12.2020
Associate Producer
WKAR-TV PBS
10.2019 - 06.2020
On-Air Radio Personality
IMPACT 89FM-WDBM
02.2017 - 10.2018
Producer/YouTube Content Creator
YouTube
06.2011 - Current
MBA - Entrepreneurship And Innovation
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Media And Information
Michigan State University