Pat Byrne
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Motivated and accomplished storyteller with a keen taste and sense for trends in digital media.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Content Manager, Social Media Manager
City Of Jersey City, Division Of Communications
01.2018 - Current
- Implemented and co-led aggressive social media campaign at the start of COVID-19
- Helped grow City’s social media accounts by 80K followers and blue check verification
- Created daily fun, engaging, and educational City-branded original content
- Featured speaker at 2021 League of Municipalities
- Honored for City’s social media response during COVID-19.
- Featured speaker at 2023 NJGMIS Tech Conference
Senior Producer, Writer, Social Media Manager
The Best Show, Forever Dog Productions
01.2014 - Current
- Senior Producer of widely popular online weekly radio show and viral podcast hosted by best-selling author, Tom Scharpling
- Core team member of initial re-launch of show
- Daily social media management, management of website, writing copy, and talent booking
- Contributor and writer on weekly content and many subsequent spin-off series on Forever Dog Podcast Network.
Website/ Kiosk Manager, Social Media Writer/Programer
City Of Jersey City, Division Of Communications
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Chosen to manage first ever citywide digital kiosk network. Oversaw, created, and curated all content for 30+ digital kiosk system + advertisers.
- Content manager on 2017 City website relaunch.
- Tech advisor, support, and trainer to all internal citywide team members.
- Liaison to DNS provider, web hosting server and CMS provider.
- Began writing and creating content for JC Social pages including, main account, parking, and Census campaigns.
Project Director, Researcher, Editor
City Of Jersey City, Office Of Cultural Affairs
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Led project highlighting six noteworthy residents and historical places in short documentary series for citywide cultural asset mapping.
Director Of Photography, Videographer, Editor
(Various)
01.2007 - Current
- Decade+ long freelance videography, editing and production work with credits from: History Channel, Discovery, TruTV, Food Network, College Humor, Bravo, MTV, Ralph Lauren, the Metropolitan Arts Society of New York and many others.
- *Reel upon request*
Director/Writer/Producer
"Saving CBGB" [Documentary Film]
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Saving CBGB” Documentary Film, First completed film about the closing of famous NYC rock club
- Official selection, 2006 East Village Film Fest
- Finalist, 2006 Montclair Emerging Filmmakers Festival
- Invited to screen at Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, 2007
Manager
Hudson County, Movies In The Parks
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Produced three consecutive years of successful free movie and popcorn series across seven county parks
- Coordinated and booked all vendors including movie licensing, screen rentals, print ads and design
- Managed all social media, promotions, and trained incoming series team members.
Writer, Creator, Host | "Prove It All Night"
WFMU Radio
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Created noteworthy monthly variety show with significant guests, recurring scripted characters, and interviews
- Part of a weekly radio show on legendary radio station, WFMU
- Highlighted as Huffington Post’s 'Moment Of The Week' - 2015
Website/Social Media Manager, Writers Assistant
Uncle Andy Toys
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed website and all social media for start-up toy co.
- Founded by Andy Breckman, legendary TV writer and creator of 'Monk'.
- Writing Assistant on various TV and film scripts.
Founder, Executive Director
Bright Street Community Garden
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Helped a forgotten block transform by coordinating neighbors to beautify an empty lot
- Picked as one of the top “25 Reasons to Live in Jersey City” by Buzzfeed
- Winner of the 2012 Best Community Involvement Award from Jersey City
Education
BFA - Film / Video Directing
School of Visual Arts
2006
Skills
- Adobe Premier, Photoshop, Media Encoder, Bridge and various Adobe Creative Cloud applications
- Final Cut Pro
- Hootsuite, Buffer, and various social media scheduling platforms
- Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and Facebook
- Google Suite / Cloud
- LiveU Portable Live Streaming Encoder
- Black Magic Live Streaming Encoder
- Canon, Sony and Black Magic Camera Systems
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Digital Content Manager, Social Media Manager
City Of Jersey City, Division Of Communications
01.2018 - Current
Website/ Kiosk Manager, Social Media Writer/Programer
City Of Jersey City, Division Of Communications
01.2017 - 01.2018
Project Director, Researcher, Editor
City Of Jersey City, Office Of Cultural Affairs
01.2015 - 12.2016
Manager
Hudson County, Movies In The Parks
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Producer, Writer, Social Media Manager
The Best Show, Forever Dog Productions
01.2014 - Current
Writer, Creator, Host | "Prove It All Night"
WFMU Radio
01.2014 - 01.2017
Website/Social Media Manager, Writers Assistant
Uncle Andy Toys
01.2013 - 01.2015
Founder, Executive Director
Bright Street Community Garden
01.2012 - 01.2014
Director Of Photography, Videographer, Editor
(Various)
01.2007 - Current
Director/Writer/Producer
"Saving CBGB" [Documentary Film]
01.2006 - 01.2007
BFA - Film / Video Directing
School of Visual Arts
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