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Nicholas Jacobs

Van Nuys,CA

Summary

An enthusiastic Director, Producer, and Writer with 4 years of experience in video production and 6 years of experience as an entrepreneur and founder. An avid visual storyteller with a hands-on approach to building creative concepts, coordinating production logistics, and overseeing the entire production lifecycle. Strong pride in effective communication, quick & nimble decision-making in a crisis, and empowering crew & team members to deliver their best every day.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

Wondery & Amazon Studios

06.2024 - 06.2024

Produced a live screening & event for the "Baby, This Is Keke Palmer" podcast.
Presented production ideas and creative solutions to ensure full capture of the talk show, while not disrupting the flow of the event.
Coordinated with crew department heads to capture the style & tone of the show per pre-aligned discussions with the client.
Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth event production.
Negotiated with gear rental houses to obtain equipment needed for production at the best value for money.
Built a crew of reliable freelancers who contributed their expertise as needed on set.
Coordinate with site manager and event coordinators to ensure seamless production & event.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and safety protocols during all stages of production.
Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to capture all additional marketing assets.
Developed & maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.

Director, Producer, Writer

National Football League, NFL

08.2023 - 02.2024

Directed, Produced, & Wrote the documentary “Glory Days” for the NFL HBCU campaign, airing in the fall of 2024; delivered a 16-minute, 3-minute, and 90-second version to air on all platforms.
Directed a team of video editors to refine and translate the script into video format; ensuring the project's tone, style, and theme were maintained throughout.
Directed a freelance animator to animate major historical events with a thematic style aligned with the overall documentary tone & style.
Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences.
Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing a well-informed piece that resonates with viewers.
Wrote compelling, succinct, and theme-oriented scripts under tight deadlines.
Conducted interviews with subject matter experts across LA, KY, NC, & FL.
Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, and flow of topics, leading to compelling discoveries & reveals.
Worked with multiple licensing entities to procure archival footage from Universities, broadcast companies, and historical libraries for distribution.
Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing, animation, sound mixing, and mastering to ensure a polished final product.
Developed schedules for production, editing, and mastering for timely delivery of all assets
Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions with NFL executive producers to ensure all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, safety protocols during all stages of production.
Developed & managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
Remained composed and highly professional in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.

Director & Producer

Wondery & Amazon Studios

07.2023 - 01.2024

Directed & Produced season 1 of "We Playin Spades;" delivering 16 video & audio episodes with 2-3 social cutdowns per episode.
Developed & presented creative ideas and segments for the show; coordinated these ideas & concepts with Executive Producers & show hosts.
Directed post-production processes, including video editing, sound mixing, GFX, animations, and coloring to ensure a polished final product.
Created the look & feel for season 1 of the show, including host questions & talking points, tone, camera framing, title animation, and graphics.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and safety protocols during all stages of production.
Collaborated with video, marketing, and advertising teams to capture all additional marketing assets for Wondery & Amazon.
Developed and maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
Developed schedules for post-production for timely delivery of all 16 video and audio episodes with accompanying social cutdowns.
Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management to capture 2-3 episodes per production shoot day.
Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on show style, tone, shoot day schedules, and overall timelines.
Developed innovative marketing strategies to promote the show, generating buzz and driving views & subscribers.
Continuously improved workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in production & post-production workflows and implementing solutions.
Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful, and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results promptly.
Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow, and engagement.
Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.

Producer

Warner Music Group Corp.

10.2023 - 11.2023

Produced the music video for "WaterColorFlowers" by MadelineThePerson, an artist signed to Warner Music Group
Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences & aligned with the artist's vision.
Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions with the artist & director, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on the production schedule, project objectives, and delivery timelines.
Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
Planned video shoots in a studio to align with the overall creative vision between the artist & director.
Developed & managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and safety protocols during all stages of production.
Negotiated contracts with the site manager, securing favorable terms for our production.
Negotiated contracts with gear rental & prop houses, securing the most cost-effective terms for all gear & props.

Producer

Wondery & Amazon Studios

10.2023 - 11.2023

Produced a live stream & event for the "Even The Rich" podcast.
Presented production ideas and creative solutions to ensure full capture of the talk show, while not disrupting the flow of the event and live stream.
Coordinated with crew department heads to capture the style & tone of the show per pre-aligned discussions with the client.
Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth event production.
Implemented live feedback during the stream to ensure a seamless viewing experience for fans.
Developed & managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring production was completed within budget constraints.
Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
Negotiated contracts with gear rental houses, securing favorable terms for all rented gear for our production.
Established strong client relationships, resulting in repeat business and increased referrals.
Built a crew of reliable freelancers who contributed their expertise to the camera & lighting teams for our production.

Producer

Jack In The Box

09.2023 - 10.2023

Produced a social ad as part of the JackMas 2023 Christmas Campaign
Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of all project assets in an organized format.
Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project deliverables, scope, and timelines.
Coordinated with gear rental houses & prop houses to obtain gear & props necessary for our shoot at the best price.
Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
Negotiated contract with site rep, securing favorable terms for our production.
Orchestrated license agreements for talent releases and distribution contracts.

Producer

Wondery & Amazon Studios

09.2023 - 09.2023

Produced a live stream & event for the "Business Wars" podcast.
Presented production ideas and creative solutions to ensure full capture of the talk show, while not disrupting the flow of the event and live stream.
Coordinated with crew department heads to capture the style & tone of the show per pre-aligned discussions with the client.
Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth event production.
Implemented live feedback during the stream to ensure a seamless viewing experience for fans.
Developed & managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring production was completed within budget constraints.
Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project objectives and timelines.
Negotiated contracts with gear rental houses, securing favorable terms for all rented gear for our production.
Established strong client relationships, resulting in repeat business and increased referrals.
Built a crew of reliable freelancers who contributed their expertise to the camera & lighting teams for our production.

Post Producer

MBLPA

02.2023 - 07.2023

Post-produced the MLBPA 2023 Social Campaign
Reduced post-production costs without compromising quality through efficient resource allocation.
Delivered compelling narratives through expert video editing techniques and attention to detail during the post-production process.
Maximized creative output by fostering an environment that encouraged brainstorming sessions among team members during post-production.
Improved project efficiency by streamlining post-production workflows and implementing new creative solutions.
Enhanced team productivity by facilitating cross-functional collaboration between various departments involved in the post-production process.
Coordinated with marketing teams to ensure consistency between promotional series and amplifying the impact of client campaigns.
Ensured high-quality output by overseeing all aspects of post-production, including editing, color grading, sound design, and visual effects integration.

Producer

National Football League & The Cleveland Browns

10.2022 - 12.2022

Produced a docu-style promotional video "Honoring Jim Brown" for the NFL & Cleveland Browns' "Inspiring Change" campaign.
Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
Developed production and post-production schedules for a timely delivery of all final assets.
Conducted thorough pre-production planning sessions, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project scope, deliverable list, objectives, and timelines.
Developed & managed budgets and allocated resources effectively, ensuring the project was completed on time and within budget constraints.
Collaborated with Cleveland Brown's archivist to procure archival football and historical footage.
Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to develop unique story concepts that resonated with target audiences.
Reviewed scripts to determine the most appropriate methods for directing the editor to build a compelling visual piece that meets the client's expectations.
Collaborated with editors to refine script drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style when translating the script into video.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Media Studies

Tufts University

Boston, MA

05.2019

Skills

Exceptional social, communication, written, and presentation skills
Excellent project management, organizational, and prioritization skills
Exceptional team working and team-building skills
Experience leading several high-profile projects simultaneously with varying timeframes
Experience leading high net-worth talent under tight timelines & deliveries
Well-versed in leading meetings internally, and pitching new concepts & ideas to clients/stakeholders

Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and deliver timely and accurately in fast-paced work environments
Experience directing & leading creative production and overall vision for serial projects across multiple teams
Experienced in giving detailed feedback and guidance through production & post-production workflows to ensure consistent alignment on project vision across all stakeholders
Experience with building budgets, negotiating contracts, allocating resources within budget constraints, and re-prioritizing budgets based on creative & client needs
Experience leading writers, editors, and directors of photography to establish framing, structure, and tone for large, medium, and small-scale projects
Work with organizational leaders to determine effective goals for promotion, marketing, and sales

Websites

https://vimeo.com/lmncreative/nickreel?share=copy

Nicholas Jacobs

Summary

Overview

Work History

Producer

Director, Producer, Writer

Director & Producer

Producer

Producer

Producer

Producer

Post Producer

Producer

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Media Studies

Skills

Websites

Timeline

Producer

Producer

Producer

Producer

Producer

Director, Producer, Writer

Director & Producer

Post Producer

Producer

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Media Studies

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