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John Malone

New Fairfield,CT

Summary

Innovative Producer with 21 years of experience in all aspects of sports content production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with ability to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, and communicating under pressure.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Production Supervisor

LocalLive Networks
09.2018 - Current
  • Managed thousands of live events per week in a fast-paced cutthroat environment while also overseeing hundreds of contractors and leading the way with the company’s direct customer service, especially in an emergency manner.
  • Championed quality control measures that ensured adherence to both internal guidelines and external requirements from clients.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients and contractors, guaranteeing prompt support when needed to minimize live stream downtime.
  • Contributed significantly to continuous improvement programs by identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and recommending actionable solutions.

Senior Digital Editor / Social Media Producer

News12 Varsity
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • Oversee the scheduling assignments, writing and editing, and uploading and prioritizing of all content, including social media, as well as maintaining positioning, headlines, photos, and breaking news24/7 for New12Varsity.com
  • Managed content creation from conception to publication, including idea generation, editing, visual layout, marketing and promotion to help earn MSGVarsity.com win multiple EPPY Awards for Best Sports Website
  • Increased user engagement by creating compelling visual elements such as infographics, videos, or interactive features within the digital content mix.
  • Maintained team-oriented, around-the-clock news cycle for News12Varsity.com and accompanying social media channels by connecting with the public through personal and official brand handles at all times
  • Managed social media platforms to boost brand awareness and foster audience engagement.
  • Analyzed web traffic analytics and social media reach to gauge content impact, adjust content and digital strategy accordingly, engaging online users and driving continual network growth
  • On-site leader for hundreds of single-camera live game productions responsible for interacting with school administrators, coaches, parents, players, and fans

Staff Writer and Digital Editor

Hudson Valley region
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Provided game coverage through written articles, social media, and on-camera stand-up and contributed to network’s linear and digital shows as an expert and analyst across multiple sports
  • Covered hundreds of live events including a game now known as “The Shot” and authored the game story that went viral, becoming the website’s most-read story in its history
  • Organized full statistics and standings for Hudson Valley football, soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, and lacrosse, leading to a substantial increase in page views, year over year
  • Edited and produced content and scores for MSGVarsity linear channel and posted to channel’s ticker
  • Organically grew personal brand on Twitter by increasing to nearly5K followers and1M Twitter impressions per month

Detective

Roosevelt Island Department of Public Safety
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Functioned as Lead Detective with experience in performing specialized police work in planning, coordinating, and conducting investigations
  • Analyzed data, prepared documentation, and provided testimony in criminal court
  • Honed skills in interviewing witnesses, suspects, and victims to obtain relevant information
  • Sharpened ability to use senses and reasoning to gather information and maintain composure under duress
  • Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.

Co-Founder

Section1Recruiting, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Founded high school football scouting service
  • Executive decision-maker with regards to recruiting clients and planning events
  • Attracted more than200 high school athletes to first-of-its-kind skills combine in Westchester County
  • Utilized unparalleled knowledge of high school athletics to garner30K+ monthly website visitors

Education

Sports Management

University Of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Marketing

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY

Skills

  • Team management
  • Live event production
  • Content development
  • Scheduling and coordination
  • Fact-checking
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Search engine optimization
  • Post-production supervision
  • Employee feedback
  • News investigating
  • Audience engagement
  • Multimedia tools

Accomplishments

- Worked with both the New York Jets and New York Giants Community Relations teams to select Tri-State Coach of the Week honors.


- Manage a Little League World Series Blog and Facebook Group with 15,000 members and known throughout the country as the preeminent expert in the world.

Timeline

Senior Production Supervisor

LocalLive Networks
09.2018 - Current

Senior Digital Editor / Social Media Producer

News12 Varsity
01.2014 - 12.2017

Staff Writer and Digital Editor

Hudson Valley region
01.2010 - 01.2014

Detective

Roosevelt Island Department of Public Safety
01.2008 - 01.2010

Co-Founder

Section1Recruiting, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2008

Marketing

Westchester Community College

Sports Management

University Of Massachusetts-Amherst
John Malone