Professional Endorsements
Over the last decade, I have been fortunate enough to work with a myriad of talented professionals in the field of interactive media. That included representatives from every facet of the tech and entertainment worlds, many of whom I still collaborate with today. Here is what just a few of them had to say about my skillset and experience.
Elizabeth Sullivan | Creative Recruiter at Aquent
“Jason’s success as a project manager can be attributed to his great work and professionalism, always generating positive feedback from our media clients.”
nick evans | ea & ea sports via fortyseven
“Jason has always been professional, prompt and his keen understanding of the media industry will serve him well in the future.”
eric nielsen | turtle beach audio via step-3
“It’s always a plus when Jason agrees to work with our clients. They love his high attention to detail and ability to present content that's interesting to the reader!”
Lady Gaga Foundation | Born This Way Campaign via NYU
“Thanks Jason! We're grateful for your team's collaboration and your great work!”
wiebke vallentin | activision blizzard via step-3
“It's been a pleasure working with Jason and I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a pro that’s receptive to new ideas.”
cameron black | vizio hdtv via noyd comm
“100% hassle-free! Jason has been nothing short of excellent. I'm guaranteed top quality work with great results.”
John Cherry | Lead Video Producer at InterSystems
“Jason has been a pleasure to work with. He has the skills to create a premium product for any video editing and animation project, always returning prompt, quality results.”
susie hayne | pr agent at creative labs audio
“One of the most efficient and professional media people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Jason is an overall delight, and he always delivers.”
jenni lada | site editor at cheat code central
“Jason is a great boss who always puts his team first. He offers awesome feedback and I have enjoyed working under him these last few years.”
ABOUT ME:
Welcome to the new frontier of interactive media. Jason Messer here, a professional with over fifteen years of experience in content creation and management.
Most recently I held a role at NYU, initially providing video production services for the department head of the university. I was later promoted to a media project manager position over several teams. This included content publishing via Instagram, management of the writers / graphic designers, and working closely with Lady Gaga’s foundation to supervise the launch of their "Born This Way" social media campaign.
In addition, I simultaneously worked as an animator and video editor for a fortune 500 tech company, a position I still hold today. A global leader in its field, InterSystems generates nearly a billion dollars in annual revenue. I produce promotional and instructional videos for various software in their technology, financial services, and health care application lines. With over 25 offices worldwide, their partners include Google, Intel, Dell, and many more.
In 2021, I was hired as a Social Media Community Manager for Warner Bros. I underwent extensive training on social listening and proactive engagement with trends across various networks such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. My interim role was to support reputation strategies for the digital media teams and oversee the AT&T, HBO, Warner Bros, and DirecTV brands.
During the preceding five years, I acted as Editor-in-Chief (EIC) and video producer at the most popular independently-owned digital content site of its kind. We garnered millions of unique monthly hits during my tenure, consistently ranking among the most recognizable brands within the entertainment journalism markets. Leadership hired me to govern the day-to-day operations, utilizing my graphic design and video production skillsets to foster our creative content. I acted as liaison in a PR capacity, strengthening our 20+ year history in the process. I forged close, personal relationships with notable triple-a brands such as Sony, Microsoft, and Samsung. As EIC, I worked directly with PR firms and a personally assembled team of talented writers. I helped shape their concepts into the most hot-button social media topics found anywhere online by expanding our base into tech and pop-culture.
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2022 - 2023 - Digital Media Project Manager | NYU
My initial role at NYU began by providing video production services for the department head of the university. I was later promoted to a media project manager position over several teams. This included content publishing via Instagram, management of the writers / graphic designers, and working closely with Lady Gaga’s foundation to supervise the launch of their “Born This Way” social media campaign.
Responsibilities:
• Promoted to media projects manager, supporting various initiatives within the department and supervising the writers / graphic designers (while covering digital media specialist leave)
• Managed the "Born This Way " campaign for Lady Gaga’s charitable foundation, providing brand-specific content, graphic design and analytics insight
• Created content strategies utilizing internal NYU platforms to publish video reels and written articles via Instagram / Facebook
• Produced the university-funded NYU podcast, boosting engagement to drive subscribers and expand audience reach
• Helped oversee the creation of NYU’s Action Zone series, including video production management, audio engineering, and consultation on relevant industry standards
• Hosted live-stream events, communicating information regarding important on-campus resources
• Launched initial phase of the Tisch School of the Arts collaboration with the "Small is Beautiful " art exhibit
• Provided voice-over for several media projects at NYU
2021 - Present - Animator & Video Editor | InterSystems
InterSystems is a fortune 500 tech company, generating nearly a billion dollars in annual revenue. As an animator and video editor, I produced promotional and instructional videos for various software in their technology, financial services, and health care application lines. With over 25 offices worldwide, their partners include Google, Microsoft, Intel, Dell, and more.
Responsibilities:
• Produced promotional animations and instructional videos utilizing editing suites Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere
• Acted as visual design manager for collaborating departments, executing storyboards and script concepts for new video series
• Created new graphic design elements and updates to existing assets via Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Provided voice-over and audio mixing services for new animations
• Processed real-time feedback from subject matter experts, implementing video updates and rendering new cuts on demand
• Managed project resources and file transfers for archiving purposes, via InterSystems internal servers
2021 - Social Media Community Manager | Warner Bros.
Supported reputation strategies for the digital media teams and oversaw the AT&T, HBO, Warner Bros, and DirecTV brands. Proactive engagement training with trends provided via TruePoint Communications.
Responsibilities:
• Engaged with media influencers and the AT&T, HBO, Warner Bros, and DirecTV audiences on products, news, campaigns, and events
• Wrote social media content while also monitoring trending topics (documenting additional activity as requested)
• Conducted community management, social listening, and handling of brand reputation across a variety of social media networks such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
• Responded to client communications to ensure goals and objectives were met (providing timely updates to administrators when needed)
2013 - 2020 - Editor-in-Chief & Video Content Producer
Directed in a leadership role at the most popular independently owned digital content site of its kind. Utilizing my graphic design and video production skillsets, I successfully ensured our content garnered millions of unique hits each month. Operating since 1997, CheatCC has a 20+ year history in the industry.
Responsibilities:
• Managed a team of writers, working with them daily to shape their concepts into marketable content for online publishing
• Worked in partnership with PR firms to complete launch day reviews and product promotions, forging new relationships with notable triple-a brands such as Sony, Microsoft, and Samsung
• Created video content including product promotions, brand sponsorships, reviews, and countdowns across multiple social media platforms
• Designed graphics for video production, including intros, transitions, logos, and on-screen displays
• Responsible for prompt site updates via HTML and database and overseeing our social media presence. This included: punching up headlines / article images to help increase traffic, sharing our content across community aggregated sites, such as Metacritic and N4G, while working with marketing firms to execute advertising campaigns
• Worked in the news department covering breaking stories and important announcements
• Created content for live events such as E3, CES, our Game-of-the-Year awards, and an annual holiday buyer’s guide totaling $20,000 in consumer products
• Contributed daily opinion pieces, reviews, and weekly top ten lists as part of the editorial writing team
2007 - 2013 - Video Production Manager | Film & Television
I have been fortunate enough to channel my passion for media into numerous star-studded opportunities. The most celebrated of which included editing the award-winning docudrama Fading to Zero, presented at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009.
Accolades:
• Provided audio / video production services in both film and television, collaborating with stars such as Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, Fast & Furious) and Billy Drago (The Untouchables, Charmed)
• Worked as a production supervisor on-set for several networks, including TLC, Discovery Channel, and Bravo TV
• Appeared in over ten TV commercial spots via the Katalyst talent agency, including the Cincinnati Reds, Duke University, Belterra Casino, and Kroger
• SAG-AFTRA eligible from 2007–2009
non-media | Assistant Manager | Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
The prestigious law office of Frost Brown Todd is recognized for its judicial excellence, encompassing more than five hundred attorneys across eight states.
Responsibilities:
• Partnered with leadership to supervise a team of DTI staffed associates, assisting with monthly reports to the site director and acting as a liaison between the firm and the internal departments
• Collaborated daily with senior legal partners, paralegals, secretaries, and on-site operations managers to execute various judicial and administrative duties. This included: courthouse filings, interoffice or off-site deliveries, sensitive document scanning / faxing, client support, time-sensitive mail / package supervision, and fulfillment of various clerical and editorial needs at the firm
Center for Innovative Technologies, Cincinnati State
• Audio / Video Production Major, Computer Graphics Minor, courses completed
• Maintained a 3.5 GPA
it’s time to hire me, don’t 'ya think?
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