Jessica Leaver
River Edge,NJ
Summary
Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting, producing and directing dynamic and persuasive content that resonate with a variety of audiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR WRITER/PRODUCER
Paramount Network
06.2016 - Current
- Write, produce, and direct content for on air, social, and digital promotion
- Brainstorm brand initiatives, key art concepts and on air promotional campaigns
- Direct English and Spanish language VO artists and on camera talent
- Interview talent and serve as script supervisor on promotional shoots
- Direct sound designers, editors and production crews
- Communicate and collaborate with Project Managers, Creative Directors, Executive Producers, Social/Digital and graphics teams throughout all phases of a project from ideation to final delivery
- Collaborate with outside agencies on various campaigns, giving direction and feedback
- Ensure content is fully approved, delivered to all platforms and oversee archival process.
- Mentored junior writers/editors/producers with constructive feedback, fostering a collaborative work environment that supported professional growth
SUPERVISING EDITOR
IN Demand, L.L.C
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Wrote, produced, and edited promotional spots and long form bonus content for Movies On Demand, Pay-Per-View Fights & Events, Sports Packages, and Spanish Language Content for cable partners Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Cox
- Supervised a team of 3 Assistant Editors and an intern, and collaborate daily with freelance animators and graphics artists
- Directed both English and Spanish voice over sessions, and audio mixing
- Created custom lower third & end card graphics in After Effects and Photoshop for Comcast Movies On Demand Spots, PPV events, Bonus Content, and long-form bonus content & interviews
- Communicated with MSOs, Comcast and TWC, as well as content providers, HBO, Showtime, Bellator, UFC and WWE, for direction and approvals.
PROJECT MANAGER/POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
The Audio Department Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2012
- Supervised on-set and post-production for both audio and video editing sessions
- Implemented marketing strategies by creating promotional demos for prospective clientele
- Obtained music licensing and copyright clearances, created invoices for clients, and managed budgets of over 100k
- Scheduled and managed Pro-Tools mixing rooms and edit suites - Coordinated client travel and maintained client contracts, on-site liaison for high-profile talent.
Education
Masters Of Arts - Media Studies
The New School
New York, NY01.2011
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA01.2006
Skills
- FLUENT SPANISH
- CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH
- MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
- MAC OSX & WINDOWS
- ADOBE PREMIERE
- ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
- ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
- FINAL CUT PRO 7 & X
Websites
Timeline
SENIOR WRITER/PRODUCER
Paramount Network
06.2016 - Current
SUPERVISING EDITOR
IN Demand, L.L.C
08.2012 - 06.2016
PROJECT MANAGER/POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
The Audio Department Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2012
Masters Of Arts - Media Studies
The New School
Bachelor Of Arts - Communications
Boston College
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