Zach Mariner
Avon
Summary
Highly-motivated leader and producer with a decade of experience in creating content for multiple platforms on deadline. Knows how to engage team members, but also works well independently. Successful in pressure situations, managing a variety of roles, personalities and skill levels. Committed to creating engaging and meaningful content for viewers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Producer
ESPN
03.2018 - Current
- Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing all facets of ESPN's daily 6 p.m. SportsCenter.
- Organize show rundown, taking inventory of all available news, guests, sound, highlights and features to maximize show's entertainment, production value and newsworthiness.
- Lead team members from a variety of departments in daily brainstorming sessions, contributing innovative ideas to optimize ratings.
- Monitor 6 p.m. SportsCenter show ratings using analytics tools, making data-driven decisions for future improvements.
Senior Researcher
ESPN
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Trained new researchers on how to use different tools and resources to find best and most up-to-date statistics across variety of sports and platforms.
Researcher
ESPN
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Responsible for accuracy of all copy and graphics in a variety of ESPN's daily studio shows including SportsCenter, NFL Live and Baseball Tonight.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication (Multimedia Journalism)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2014
Skills
- Brand Storytelling
- Content Strategy Development
- Content Production
- Audience Engagement
- Crew Supervision
- Deadline Management
- Research
- Attention to Detail
- Copywriting
- Schedule Management
Timeline
Content Producer
ESPN
03.2018 - Current
Senior Researcher
ESPN
08.2016 - 03.2018
Researcher
ESPN
08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communication (Multimedia Journalism)
Virginia Tech
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