Mike Mechanick
Roseville,CA
Summary
2-time Emmy Award winning one-man film studio. Highly organized and creative innovator, successful at writing, directing, shooting, and editing productions. Gifted communicator, speaker, and manager. Committed to creating engaging and meaningful content with strong personal and business outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Media Production Coordinator
City Of Vacaville
09.2023 - Current
- Ran the control room for live city meeting broadcasts.
- Increased brand awareness for the city through creation of innovative digital media productions and public service announcements.
- Streamlined best practices and workflow to increase efficiency of the media team's video output.
- Event videography
Video Director/ Enabling Manager
Deloitte Consulting
10.2016 - 07.2023
- Managed Sales, Consulting, and Marketing Pursuit video production.
- Wrote, directed, shot, edited, and sound designed over 300 media projects.
- Led pre-production and coordinated with media team on creative vision, technical needs, budgets, hiring crew, cast, and locations.
- Produced multimedia for industries in Healthcare, Software, Human Resources, Auto Manufacturing, Financing, Utilities, Education, and State Government.
Video Producer/Director
CBS13/CW31 Television
07.2012 - 10.2016
- Produced, wrote, directed, and edited station promotions and marketing videos, winning multiple Emmy Awards.
- Oversaw nightly News topicals.
- Managed station image campaigns.
Promotions Writer/Editor
WCIU,The U Television
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Wrote and edited station commercials and MeTV promotions.
- Reviewed spots for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Led and managed multiple local projects from conception to launch.
Producer/Director Creative Services
FOX40 Television
10.2007 - 08.2011
- Oversaw local promotion for FOX television.
- Wrote, directed, shot, and edited sales advertising and commercials.
- Established creative services performance goals and outlines.
Entertainment Reporter
FOX40 Television
10.2007 - 08.2011
- Produced, edited, and starred in syndicated Movie Review segment for morning news and The REELZ Channel
- Researched, analyzed, and reported live on-air newsworthy entertainment events, trends and issues.
Production Manager
Charter Communications Inc
10.2005 - 09.2007
- Oversaw and produced sales advertising and commercial video production.
- Managed film crews and account executives.
- Standardized production procedures, studio roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
Education
Master of Arts - Film And Video Production
Chapman University
Orange, CA06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts & Religious Studies
University of Oregon
Eugene06.1999
Skills
- Video Production
- Writing
- Directing
- Acting
- Theatre Director
- Cinematography
- Editing
- Sound Designing
- Music Composition
- Voice Over
- Drone Operation
- Marketing Management
- Creative thinking
- Leader
Timeline
Media Production Coordinator
City Of Vacaville
09.2023 - Current
Video Director/ Enabling Manager
Deloitte Consulting
10.2016 - 07.2023
Video Producer/Director
CBS13/CW31 Television
07.2012 - 10.2016
Promotions Writer/Editor
WCIU,The U Television
08.2011 - 07.2012
Producer/Director Creative Services
FOX40 Television
10.2007 - 08.2011
Entertainment Reporter
FOX40 Television
10.2007 - 08.2011
Production Manager
Charter Communications Inc
10.2005 - 09.2007
Master of Arts - Film And Video Production
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts & Religious Studies
University of Oregon
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