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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
2018.03 - 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
2016.08 - 2018.03
  • 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
2014.08 - 2016.08
  • 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, VA
05.2014

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
2018.03 - Current

Senior Researcher

ESPN
2016.08 - 2018.03

Researcher

ESPN
2014.08 - 2016.08

Bachelor of Arts - Communication (Multimedia Journalism)

Virginia Tech
Zach Mariner