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
Bristol, CT
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
Bristol, CT
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
Bristol, CT
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