Matthew Blackwell
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Producer with 5+ years of experience leading live events, brand campaigns, and narrative-driven projects. Experienced in producing for companies and clients, managing end-to-end production from concept and strategy through logistics, budgets, and on-site execution. Independently developed, directed, and wrote original projects, blending storytelling, content creation, and creative vision to bring ideas to life. Collaborative and versatile, with a deep understanding of both the operational and creative sides of production, creative directing, and writing, delivering high-impact work across client and personal initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Producer/ Creative Director/ Writer
Independent & Original Projects
10.2025 - Current
- Led the development of original brand concepts, campaigns, and narrative-driven projects featured in portfolio work.
- Owned projects end-to-end, from ideation and creative strategy through production and final delivery.
- Wrote and developed copy across formats, including campaign concepts, scripts, branded narratives, and experiential touch points.
- Directed creative execution, ensuring alignment across concept, storytelling, visual design, and production.
- Collaborated with videographers, designers, editors, and strategists to deliver cohesive, high-quality creative work.
- Presented creative concepts, treatments, and decks, clearly articulating vision and execution.
- Identified opportunities to push creative boundaries while elevating production value.
- Balanced creative ambition with timelines, budgets, and logistical constraints.
Producer
Dream Opportunity
New York, USA
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Produced and executed large-scale virtual and in-person brand and career-focused events in partnership with major corporations.
- Collaborated with partners including Warner Media (HBO, TNT, CNN), Viacom (Nickelodeon, MTV, VH1), Salesforce, Verizon, Peloton, and J.P. Morgan.
- Owned event production logistics, timelines, agendas, scripts, and run-of-show documents.
- Managed client relationships, ensuring clear communication around scope, objectives, and execution.
- Developed event copy, scripts, and content outlines to ensure smooth delivery and strong audience engagement.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between internal teams, external partners, and leadership.
- Tracked performance metrics and optimized content and engagement strategies using data insights.
- Coordinated travel logistics and scheduling to support seamless production execution.
Producer
MediaCo Holding, Inc. (HOT 97, 97.1, & 107.5 WBLS)
New York, USA
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Produced and executed live events, concerts, interviews, and branded activations, managing logistics, schedules, and talent coordination from planning through execution.
- Served as on-site producer and brand representative, liaising between talent, sponsors, venues, and audiences.
- Developed and executed social content strategies that increased engagement and brand visibility.
- Collaborated with video and production teams, supporting interviews, content capture, and broadcast/digital distribution.
- Curated segment topics and creative content aligned with audience insights, brand voice, and project objectives.
- Managed cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners to maintain smooth production flow and timeline adherence.
- Produced post-event recaps, insights, and recommendations to optimize future productions and creative strategy.
- Assisted in coordinating event budgets, vendor payments, and resource allocation to ensure projects stayed on-time and on-budget.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Advertising
The City College of New York
New York, NY01.2019
Associate of Science - Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY01.2017
Skills
- event production
- project management
- brand development
- creative direction
- visual storytelling
- script writing
- budgeting
- logistics
Timeline
Creative Producer/ Creative Director/ Writer
Independent & Original Projects
10.2025 - Current
Producer
Dream Opportunity
09.2019 - 01.2023
Producer
MediaCo Holding, Inc. (HOT 97, 97.1, & 107.5 WBLS)
05.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Advertising
The City College of New York
Associate of Science - Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Borough of Manhattan Community College