ADAM J. STRAIN

** ******** ******* **********, ** 01106

H: 413-***-**** M: 860-***-****

adhvn4@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW

Highly effective digital & linear producer, 15 years of experience within the news industry

Proven track record of developing and executing high-quality creative content

Vast experience in network television management, targeting a global audience

Liaison between multiple business units and international teams

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Proficient in French, German and Sign Language

EXPERIENCE

ESPN, Bristol, CT, 2011-Present

Producer II, Digital Video/Social 2019-Present

Run day-to-day operations of ESPN’s digital newsroom, make editorial decisions on videos for espn.com and the ESPN app, proof and edit video headlines/sub-heads

Deep understanding of digital journalism and social media standards and practices

Manage a team of 10 producers and content associates (4 direct reports)

Run data analytics of video performance to support programming decisions for web/app

Identify and closely monitor KPIs and critical metrics

Lead producer of fantasy football digital video for espn.com, app and fantasy app

oGenerated 21M manual video starts on the fantasy app in Sept. 2020 (+37% YoY, despite overall leagues being down 23% YoY)

Created an inventory system and check-in/check-out application for all video equipment belonging to global Digital Video teams (previously non-existent)

Producer I, SportsCenter International 2017-2019

Produce a daily version of ESPN’s flagship show, airing in 20 African countries

Integrate African athletes and news with domestic U.S. sports content

Feature Producer (stories of the journeys and struggles of African athletes in the U.S.)

Collaborate with ESPN-Africa’s digital media team on cross-platform content

Produce SportsCenter for the Pacific Rim (using the above, regionalized model)

Lead Producer of TV pilots for International Sales teams in emerging markets

Produce daily SC segments for the Caribbean, Pacific Rim, China and the Philippines

Manage and mentor team of APs and PAs and develop their skillsets

Support multiple ESPN International business partners as on-site event Producer

Highlights Producer 2011-2017

Managed a team of 30+ Production Assistants to produce high-quality, imaginative content for ESPN’s family of networks, espn.com and ESPN’s social platforms under extremely tight deadlines

Produced long-form feature documentary from concept to completion

Spearheaded the merging of TV and Digital highlights departments

Cross-platform liaison; brainstorm and troubleshoot ESPN’s global reach

Lead Digital Highlights Producer for espn.com

Developed workflow of the Digital Highlights Producer role and trained other HPs

Improved highlights content on espn.com resulted in a +30% increase in average daily unique visitors and a +50% increase in video starts over the calendar year

Developed the Highlight of the Month & Highlight of the Year Awards

oFeatured on ESPN Front Row

oRecognized with ESPN’s “Standing O” Award and spot bonus

Collaborated with Talent Managers to help improve anchor performance

FOX News Corp., Philadelphia, PA 2007-2011

Sports Producer

Produced nightly sportscasts for the 5pm, 6pm, & 10pm news

Produced hour-long pregame and post-game shows for the Phillies, Eagles, 76ers and Flyers

Produced feature documentaries on local players and coaches

Coordinated and conduct interviews of athletes and coaches

Coached talent and analysts on show content and traffic

Wrote scripts for talent

Trained and managed interns, editors and production assistants

Drove content to website and social platforms

Tel Ra Productions, Media, PA 2005-2007

Lead Producer/Editor

Produced, edited and wrote scripts for feature-length films and TV programs for top NCAA programs & NFL

Supervised team of editors & shooters during multiple large scale productions

Digitally archived expansive historical video library (+500 titles)

Lead new client marketing campaigns

Assisted business team with contract negotiations

Guided web developers on layout of company’s new ecommerce site

Produced & managed content created for website, print and digital advertising (the sale of new and old titles on website increased overall company revenue by +200% from 2004-2007)

TECHNOLOGY

Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Quantel, Adobe Analytics, Chartbeat, Excel, ENPS & iNews

EDUCATION

University of Delaware

B.S. in Physical Education/Athletic Training, 1993-97

M.S. studies in Biomechanics, 1997-99

Full academic scholarship

Undergraduate course instructor

Art Institute of Philadelphia

A.S. in Video Production, 2000-03

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