ERIC SCHLEYER
VIDEO & CONTENT SPECIALIST
646-***-**** ****.********@*****.*** 10 Montieth St, Apt 703, Brooklyn, NY linkedIn.com/in/ericschleyer PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Over 10 years of experience in video production and content creation, with a proven ability to craft compelling visual stories that engage audiences and strengthen brand identity. Skilled in the full production lifecycle, including concept development, scriptwriting, filming, post-production, and creative direction. Creator of the award-winning feature documentary Beer Boom: NYC Craft Beer, selected for 14 film festivals and winner of Best Feature Documentary at the Coney Island Film Festival. Brings a creative yet strategic approach to projects across corporate, commercial, and documentary environments.
WORK EXPERIENCE
HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) New York
Video & Podcast Production Specialist July 2022 – Present
● Oversee and execute all aspects of video and podcast production for multiple hospital departments and internal clients.
● Produce full-length surgical recordings, executive communications, documentary-style interviews, scripted training videos, exercise demonstrations, and educational podcasts.
● Manage end-to-end production workflows from concept development to delivery, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with HSS brand standards.
● Operate and maintain the in-house studio, coordinate on-site and off-site shoots, and provide technical and AV support for live events and operating rooms.
● Collaborate with physicians, administrators, and marketing teams to create content that enhances education, patient engagement, and institutional storytelling. JLine Productions LLC New York
Video Producer, Photographer & Owner June 2006 – Present
● Operate a full-service production company providing continuous freelance video and photography services alongside full-time roles.
● Manage all production phases from concept through post-production, delivering projects that align with each client’s brand identity and goals.
● Produced successful Kickstarter campaigns and marketing initiatives for clients, including Bridge & Tunnel Brewery and Beer Boom: NYC Craft Beer.
● Built community engagement through storytelling that blends documentary techniques with commercial sensibility, driving measurable audience growth and brand awareness. Johnson & Johnson Institute New York
Video Learning Content Specialist Nov 2020 – Dec 2021
● Produced and edited medical education videos used globally to train healthcare professionals.
● Partnered with subject-matter experts to translate complex procedures into accessible, high-impact learning content.
● Used Articulate to create interactive continuing education courses and enhance engagement on JnJInstitute.com.
● Collaborated with marketing and design teams to improve content quality, visibility, and compliance while maintaining creative excellence and technical precision. Mirrorball Productions New York
Contract Video Director & Editor May 2020 – Aug 2020
● Directed, shot, and edited branded video and photography projects for Time Out – Montreal
(post-COVID reopening) and Gilston Electric (pandemic response mini-documentary). GoGo squeeZ (Materne North America) New York
Contract Video Content Producer & Storytelling Specialist Jan 2019 – July 2019
● Conceptualized, scripted, and produced short-form social and digital video content.
● Developed storytelling approaches highlighting partnerships with Disney, Lucasfilm, RunDisney, and Action for Healthy Kids.
● Directed shoots, managed post-production, and ensured alignment with the brand’s family-focused identity.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (FINANCE & EARLY CAREER)
● JP Morgan Chase Business Banker & Specialist (Apr 2010 – May 2011): Managed business client portfolios; ranked in the top 10% nationally for sales performance.
● Northwestern Mutual Director of Marketing & Business Development (Nov 2013 – Dec 2014): Developed client acquisition and marketing programs, including email campaigns and events.
● Left/Right Productions Post-Production & Field Production Assistant (Mar 2006 – Nov 2006): Supported production for This American Life (Showtime), I Pity the Fool (TV Land), and The Agency (VH1).
EDUCATION
Hunter College New York Bachelor of Arts in Film Production 2006 – 2010 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Video Editing Post-Production Color Correction Sound Design Motion Graphics Cinematography
Camera Operation Lighting Design Scriptwriting Copywriting Creative Direction Storytelling Directing Talent Podcast Production Content Creation File Management AV Support Project Management Client Collaboration
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Premiere Pro After Effects Photoshop Final Cut Pro Canva Google Workspace Microsoft Office Slack Asana Mailchimp Articulate 360 CMS Monday.com EQUIPMENT
Cameras: Sony A7SIII & Sony A7SII Lenses: Sigma 24–70mm f/2.8 Art Canon 70–200mm f/2.8 L Sony 50mm f/1.8 Stabilization: DJI Ronin S Action: GoPro Hero 10 Lighting: Continuous & Portable Kits Audio: Wireless Lav & Shotgun Mics Field Recorder Support: Manfrotto Tripod (Fluid Head) Monopod
646-***-**** ****.********@*****.*** 10 Montieth St, Apt 703, Brooklyn, NY linkedIn.com/in/ericschleyer