Erica Jo Messick
West Linn,OR
Summary
Innovative and hardworking Emmy award-winning Video Editor/Producer with 16+ years of experience in sports media and production. My creativity, ability to multi-task & my passion for story telling are three of my biggest attributes. I thrive in fast-paced environments & excel under pressure. Beyond my professional endeavors, I take great pride in being a mother of two.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Producer/Editor
NBCUniversal Local, Digital Innovation Team
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with NBC's 11 owned stations, 38 Telemundo stations and 4 regional sports networks and to provide editorial support and content tailored for their market
- Pitch, produce and edit multiplatform content, innovative short and mid-form features and tentpole coverage for major sporting events including Olympics, World Cup and Super Bowl
- End-to-end producer, project manager and lead for Women's World Cup, MLB/NBA sponsorship content, Sunday Night Football's My New Favorite NFL, Sustainability Series
Editor/Producer
NBC Sports Northwest
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Pitched, produced and edited promotions, marketing videos, athlete features, game highlights, mid-to-long form video content for all platforms
- Collaborated with multiple departments (sales, marketing, programming, engineering, digital and production) to meet daily content needs of company, enhance audience engagement and drive consumption across multiple platforms
Production Associate, 2018 Olympic Winter Games
NBC Sports Network
02.2018 - 02.2018
- Helped producer and associate director turn around full segments, highlights, scenics, bumpers, and sound packages for live 8-hour show daily during 2018 Winter Olympics
- Assisted EVS director with organizing and managing all incoming media and helped cue correct video elements for air
Associate Producer, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
NBC Sports Network
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Helped produce and edit features, show open, tease and sales content for national “The Olympic Zone” broadcast airing 6 days per week by 85% of NBC affiliates from July 22-August 7
- Communicated with Stamford and Tokyo-based producers/editors and assisted with researching topics, finding and organizing media/interviews, booking guests
Producer/Editor
Time Warner Cable SportsNet and SportsNet LA
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Helped launch Time Warner Cable SportsNet and SportsNet LA, inaugural staff member of both networks
- Edited and produced promotions, montages, mid-to-long form features, game highlights for studio shows and original programming across two networks
Tease Bump Producer/Preditor/Production Assistant
ESPN
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Produced game highlights, video packaged promos, montages, features, voice-overs, bumps for ESPN shows on tight deadlines: SportsCenter, ESPNews, Baseball Tonight, and NFL shows
- Coordinated with producers, anchors and coordinating producers in live control room settings
- Edited and wrote teases, bumps, promos and features with extensive knowledge of Quantel Cut and Avid
Education
Master of Arts in Kinesiology, Sport Management -
California State University
02.2010
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Journalism -
University of Washington
06.2008
Skills
- Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Media Encoder
- Basic knowledge of camera operation and cinematography techniques
- Visual storytelling and narrative structure
- Attention to detail and creative problem-solving
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
· Producer / Editor on NBCLX's My New Favorite Olympian series - Winner of the 2022 Cynopsis Sports Media Award - Best Podcast
· Going the Extra Mile Award Recipient: 2022 – Men's World Cup Coverage 2023 – Women's World Cup Coverage
· Winner of the 2023 Pilot Week
· NBCUniversal's Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, Your Impact Core Lab Participant 2023
· Mentored and trained 7 women who were a part of GALvanize, an organization aimed at empowering and educating women who want to work in sports, leading up to and during Super Bowl LVIII
· Three-time Los Angeles Area Emmy Award Winner
Timeline
Sports Producer/Editor
NBCUniversal Local, Digital Innovation Team
09.2021 - Current
Associate Producer, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
NBC Sports Network
07.2021 - 08.2024
Production Associate, 2018 Olympic Winter Games
NBC Sports Network
02.2018 - 02.2018
Editor/Producer
NBC Sports Northwest
09.2015 - 09.2021
Producer/Editor
Time Warner Cable SportsNet and SportsNet LA
08.2012 - 07.2015
Tease Bump Producer/Preditor/Production Assistant
ESPN
03.2010 - 07.2012
Master of Arts in Kinesiology, Sport Management -
California State University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Journalism -
University of Washington
· Producer / Editor on NBCLX's My New Favorite Olympian series - Winner of the 2022 Cynopsis Sports Media Award - Best Podcast
· Going the Extra Mile Award Recipient: 2022 – Men's World Cup Coverage 2023 – Women's World Cup Coverage
· Winner of the 2023 Pilot Week
· NBCUniversal's Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, Your Impact Core Lab Participant 2023
· Mentored and trained 7 women who were a part of GALvanize, an organization aimed at empowering and educating women who want to work in sports, leading up to and during Super Bowl LVIII
· Three-time Los Angeles Area Emmy Award Winner