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MICHAEL RITCHIE

Uniondale

Summary

Professional in entertainment industry with strong background in producing high-quality content across various platforms. Known for driving projects from concept to completion while ensuring seamless team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic environments. Highly skilled in project coordination, budget management, and fostering creative solutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Producer

TAG
09.2024 - 01.2025

Clients: Intel, 7Eleven

  • Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
  • Developed schedules for shoot production and post
  • Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
  • Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that contributed to the overall success of each project.

Producer

Arnold Worldwide
01.2022 - 01.2024

Clients: Dupixent, Xiidra, Enbrel, CMI Child mind institute, Rexulti

  • Oversee the development of client content from the initial creative process at the pre-production stage through post-production and final delivery
  • Created and managed project timelines and workflows to meet project goals and delivery schedules
  • Supervised production partners through project completion
  • Regularly met with creative teams and account teams to present updates on project timing
  • Responsible for VO/Casting, Music, AICP Compliance, Legal Reviews, and other needs from development partners
  • Filmed in-house Talent for Case study's and pitches
  • Produced Radio Ads for IHeart radio and Spotify
  • Advertising Agency – Clients: Dupixent, Xiidra, Enbrel, CMI Child mind institute, Rexulti

Associate Producer

BBDO Worldwide
01.2021 - 01.2022

Clients: Bacardi, AT&T, Foot Locker, Tropicana, Lactaid, Guinness, Splenda, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, Empire State, Red Cross, Lowe's, American Family

  • Assisted Senior/Executive producers with Bidding and scheduling Projects
  • Assisted projects for Cinematics/Boardomatics, VO/Casting, Music and needs from development partners
  • Responsible for video project post production through completion
  • Produce case studys for award winning TV Ads
  • Set up meetings for Senior producers
  • 2016 Webby Award nominee for American Family Insurance 'Judo' TV spot
  • Advertising Agency – Clients: Bacardi, AT&T, Foot Locker, Tropicana, Lactaid, Guinness, Splenda, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, Empire State, Red Cross, Lowe's, American Family

Producer

BBDO Worldwide
01.2018 - 01.2021

Clients: M&M's, MTN DEW, AT&T, ExxonMobil, SAP, Dunkin', FedEx, DraftKings

  • Oversee the development of client content from the initial creative process at the pre-production stage through post-production and final delivery
  • Responsible for VO/Casting, Music, AICP Compliance
  • Interacting regularly with cost consultants and vendors, and supporting agency teams
  • Produced digital content for billboards
  • Produced banner ads for websites
  • Produced Radio Ads for XM Radio, IHeart Radio
  • Advertising Agency – Clients: M&M's, MTN DEW, AT&T, ExxonMobil, SAP, Dunkin', FedEx, DraftKings

Intern/Post Production Tech

BBDO Worldwide
01.2010 - 01.2018
  • Managed set up and operation for in-house shoots
  • Built video reels for internal and client use
  • Created audio/visual files per client specs
  • Assisted with new business pitches
  • Perform administrative tasks as requested by senior producer
  • Set up cameras and equipment for Interviews, shot interviews and edited them for internal and client use
  • Organized projects in Final Cut to be edited
  • Load project files and footage to be edited
  • Advertising Agency

Education

Mass Communications -

Nebrask Omaha University
01.2007

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • On-set Production
  • Production Planning
  • Communication
  • Production Schedules
  • Project management
  • Post Prodcution

Timeline

Freelance Producer

TAG
09.2024 - 01.2025

Producer

Arnold Worldwide
01.2022 - 01.2024

Associate Producer

BBDO Worldwide
01.2021 - 01.2022

Producer

BBDO Worldwide
01.2018 - 01.2021

Intern/Post Production Tech

BBDO Worldwide
01.2010 - 01.2018

Mass Communications -

Nebrask Omaha University
MICHAEL RITCHIE