CHRIS WEBER CELL 646-***-**** EMAIL adzkhr@r.postjobfree.com

CHICAGO, IL

PROFILE

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• Lead point of contact for powerful brands to execute their goals and vision.

• Television producer with 20+ years of experience leading and executing creative strategy

• Creator and executor of cross-platform content for networks, professional sports leagues and consumer brands

• Skilled director, field/edit producer and writer uniquely adept at managing and growing client relationships

• People-person, comfortable communicating with clients and talent at all levels of the corporate ladder, as well as celebrities, athletes and coaches

• Highly connected among professional sports leagues and production staff across the country. EXPERIENCE

COACHES+ MEDIA CHICAGO, IL

SUPERVISING PRODUCER (2022 – PRESENT)

“BACK TO SCHOOL WITH GUS JOHNSON”: FOX ONE HOUR DOCUMENTARY

• Created, Directed, Produced, Researched and was Show Runner for Gus’ emotional Black History Month Special

• Sole point of contact managing all communications and strategy with FOX Films

• In addition to, leader of a skeleton crew of four to complete this 45-minute emotional documentary

• Showcased the life of the most electrifying voice in sports working two full-time jobs as a student at Harvard University during the week & FOX Sports number one college announcer on weekends

• The goal was for Gus to impact social change through Harvard’s Advanced Leadership Initiative using his FOX announcing platform

“KNEW ME WHEN”: CBS 30 MINUTE DOCUMENTARY

• Created, Directed, Produced, Researched and was Show Runner for inspirational doc on women’s basketball

• Sole point of contact managing all communications and strategy with CBS Network.

• Supervising producer who produced 6 of the 8 show features and oversaw the other two. Led a small crew who only had 4 weeks to brain storm, coordinate, film and edit this 23 minute show.

• Researched story lines and Field Produced all 13 interviews in 5 different locations.

• The show included WNBA Superstars A’Ja Wilson, Arike Ogunbowale, Kelsey Plum among others All- Stars with legendary NCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches sharing inspiring stories of their past TEAMWORKS MEDIA CHICAGO, IL

SENIOR PRODUCER (2011 - PRESENT)

Direct creative strategy and execution of media campaigns for integrated content agency. Main point of contact with the following companies when it came to executing our creative strategy through their brand vision, goals and guidelines. Project highlights include:

• The Big Ten Conference: The Basketball Walk (2020) The Football Walk (2019) Family Reunion (2017) 6th Man (2016 Clio Sports Award Film) Marching Band (2015) Map (2014) Faces Brand Campaign

(2011-2020) Hockey Smile (2013) Big Ten Experience Museum (2013)

• The Big Ten Network: BTN Live B1G (2011-present): Produce BTN Live B1G series spotlighting students, faculty and alums making a difference. From 2015-present changed our format from features to one minute vignettes which aired during all major sporting events on BTN

• World Golf Hall of Fame: (2017) Lead Producer/Director for all interviews from Hall of Fame members for their new Marketing campaign which will be unveiled in 2017 CHRIS WEBER CELL 646-***-**** EMAIL adzkhr@r.postjobfree.com CHICAGO, IL

• Big Shoulders Fund: Lead Producer/Director on film created for education non-profit that attracted

$6M in donations

• St. Anthony High School: Lead Producer/Director for brand film, TV PSA, and visual social strategy for Hall of Fame Coach Bob Hurley’s school. Directed Shaquille O’Neal in endorsement efforts. LAVIDA BASEBALL CHICAGO, IL

SENIOR PRODUCER (2016 - PRESENT)

Directed, produced and created 90% of the digital content now airing on a digital media platform which showcases the history, passion, and culture of Latino Baseball players past and present.

• Being Guillén: Directed, Produced and Wrote a weekly show featuring the most outspoken and opinionated person in Major League Baseball, Ozzie Guillén, and his two sons as they break down the past, present and future of baseball. This included 18 30-minute entertaining episodes on NBC Sports Chicago. A podcast style filmed in Ozzie’s basement.

• The Smithsonian’s Bilingual exhibition, " Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues", Directed and Produced a film which took audiences on a journey to understand how generations of Latinas/os impacted the game of baseball.

• 200+ Features Produced: Interviewed and executed stories on the who’s who of Latino MLB Hall Famers, All-Stars, current stars and many others involved in all facets of the baseball world.

• Other Shows Directed & Produced: LVB Live, a daily Latino baseballshow (2019-2021) Marquee Sports Hispanic Heritage Month Chicago Cubs Special (2020) TBS MLB Pregame Show Features

(2019) Fanaticos (2018)

NFL NETWORK LOS ANGELES, CA

PRODUCER (2008 - 2011)

Created, produced, wrote and edited long-form features and commercials.

• Produced athlete and coach interviews and behind-the-scenes feature content.

• Coordinated closely with talent on story ideas.

NBA ENTERTAINMENT SECAUCUS, NJ

PRODUCER (1997- 2007)

• Producer, Advertising Group (2006 – 2007) Developed and edited NBA and WNBA campaigns; Created, directed and edited a four spot NBA Store campaign; Produced, directed and wrote national NBA Cares spots, collaborating and featuring Julianne Moore.

• Producer, Basketballography (2006-2007) Produced biography shows on NBA’s 50 Greatest Players.

• Associate Producer, NBA Read to Achieve, NBA All Star Show (2002-2004) Cut music videos, conducted field shoots and was lead stage manager for all the live shows.

• Associate Producer, NBA Matchup (ESPN) (2002-2003) Field Produced all interviews and edited main feature each week.

• PA/Feature Editor for NBA Content (1997-2002) Helped create show features and biographies. FREELANCE HIGHLIGHTS

• Producer, NBA (2008-present) – Television Coordinator for nationally televised NBA games.

• Producer, MLB Network (2009-present) Athlete and celebrity interviews as well as produce talent during MLB games.

• Field Producer, Once Brothers (ESPN 30 For 30) (2010)

• Field Producer, Pros vs. Joes (SPIKE TV) (2010)

• Field Producer, The Association: LA Lakers (ESPN) (2010) EDUCATION

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Arts, Concentration in Telecommunications.

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