Summary
Overview
Work History
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RECOGNITION & PRESS
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Rachael Herman

Lancaster,PA

Summary

Award-winning multimedia producer with 10+ years of experience leading high-impact video projects across branded content, editorial storytelling, and narrative media. Known for managing fast-turnaround pipelines, delivering viral content, and producing high-budget shoots with top-tier talent. Equally comfortable leading creative teams or rolling up sleeves in post. Extensive experience across YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, and LinkedIn content creation. Strong track record aligning brand vision with audience engagement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Content Producer and Director — Scandy

Jellysmack
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Launched and led production for Scandy, a brand-new, fast-paced pop culture analysis channel distributed by Jellysmack.
  • Oversaw scripting, direction, and post-production across multiple viral videos—third upload achieved over 3 million views in first 7 days.
  • Built fast-turnaround workflows for high-retention, brand-integrated video essays under extreme time constraints.
  • Directed shoots and coordinated global delivery with Jellysmack's cross-functional content teams.

Head of Production and Content Director

Moonwake Productions
01.2020 - Current
  • The Vending Machine (Short Film)

Produced The Vending Machine, a high-budget short film starring actors from Outlander and The Mandalorian.

Managed production end-to-end—casting, logistics, on-set direction, post-production.

Film is currently being packaged for feature development by UTA.

  • Hollow’s Bend (Multimedia Narrative Project)

Produced Hollow’s Bend, a genre-hybrid horror project starring actors from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, One Tree Hill, and Love, Victor.

Directed audio and visual production; developed cross-platform extensions and transmedia elements.

  • Filmwise (YouTube Channel)

Led production for Filmwise, a film essay YouTube brand known for smart analysis and cinematic polish.

Supervised all writers and editors; built systems for scripting, voiceover, editing, and feedback cycles.

Channel achieved early monetization and breakout performance within months of launch.

Fractional Head of Production

Kinard Creator Services (KCS)
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed production ops for high-frequency creator clients, including one publishing up to 8 videos per day.
  • Directed internal and external teams across shoots, post, and release.
  • Rebuilt asset libraries, scheduled rollouts, and optimized turnaround workflows across YouTube, Shopify, and paid social.

Production Consultant

New Rockstars
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Consulted for YouTube’s top film/TV analysis channel (4M+ subscribers).
  • Advised on talent roster planning, post-production workflows, and set design strategy.

Digital Marketing & Content Strategist

IHS Technologies / Analogyx BI
01.2019 - Current
  • Produced B2B content for SaaS and ERP clients including webinars, motion graphics, and social video series.
  • Created branded visuals and edited leadership interviews for event and digital distribution.
  • Led LinkedIn social media strategy and developed an informational video podcast series partnered with a top ERP solutions company.

Asst. Head of Production Design — “$1 vs $100000000 House!”

MrBeast (Independent Contract)
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Assistant Head of Production Design on one of MrBeast’s most-viewed videos, shot across multiple locations in Los Angeles.
  • Managed set logistics and design implementation across high-budget, multi-location challenges.
  • Video currently has over 340 million views.

Digital Marketing Content Producer

Epic Hero Shop
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Produced video and photography content for paid and organic marketing campaigns to promote creator-branded paid merch launches.

Content & Digital Marketing Lead

Plyo Fitness
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Filmed and edited sizzles, gym walkthroughs, client testimonials, and seasonal promotions.
  • Managed digital content strategy across social media, email, and paid media channels.

Editor / Writer / Director

Triode Media Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Wrote, cast, directed, and edited commercial and educational video projects for regional and national clients.
  • Supported production across scripting, on-set execution, and post workflows.

Education

B.A. - Film & Media Studies, Minor in Theatre, Creative Writing Emphasis

Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster, PA

Skills

  • Premiere Pro
  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • Audition
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Riverside
  • Canva
  • Airtable
  • Shopify
  • G Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Creative Direction
  • Asset Management Systems
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Captioning
  • Set Design Supervision

RECOGNITION & PRESS

  • Best Music Video — Director/Producer/Editor
  • Official Selections — Various International Film Festivals (Director/Producer/Editor)
  • Coverfly — 3 Scripts in Top 25% (1 in Top 8% of Fantasy)
  • Quarterfinalist — 3 Major Screenwriting Competitions
  • Press Features — ComicBook.com, Horror Buzz, Voyage LA, Tabloid Witch, Don’t Kill Spike, CanvasRebel, Creator to Creator Podcast

Timeline

Fractional Head of Production

Kinard Creator Services (KCS)
01.2023 - 01.2024

Senior Content Producer and Director — Scandy

Jellysmack
01.2023 - 01.2024

Production Consultant

New Rockstars
01.2023 - 01.2023

Asst. Head of Production Design — “$1 vs $100000000 House!”

MrBeast (Independent Contract)
01.2023 - 01.2023

Digital Marketing Content Producer

Epic Hero Shop
01.2022 - 01.2023

Content & Digital Marketing Lead

Plyo Fitness
01.2021 - 01.2022

Head of Production and Content Director

Moonwake Productions
01.2020 - Current

Digital Marketing & Content Strategist

IHS Technologies / Analogyx BI
01.2019 - Current

Editor / Writer / Director

Triode Media Group
01.2016 - 01.2017

B.A. - Film & Media Studies, Minor in Theatre, Creative Writing Emphasis

Franklin & Marshall College
Rachael Herman