Professional Testimonials
In today's ever-changing virtual landscape, cultivating a supportive teamwork environment is not only encouraged but also a measure of success. My personal and collaborative contributions have left a lasting impression on industry leaders. Here is what just a few of them had to say about my experience and expertise.
Elizabeth Sullivan | CREATIVE RECRUITER AT AQUENT
“Jason's success as a project manager can be attributed to his great work and professionalism, consistently generating positive feedback from our media clients.”
Cameron Black | VIZIO HDTV MARKETING MANAGER
“100% hassle-free! Jason has been nothing short of excellent. I'm guaranteed exceptional work with great results.”
Eric Nielsen | TURTLE BEACH ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
“It's always a plus when Jason agrees to work with our clients. They love his incredible attention to detail and ability to present engaging content 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!”
Nick Evans | EA SPORTS SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
“Jason is professional, prompt and his keen understanding of the media industry will serve him well in the future.”
Susie Hayne | PR CONSULTANT 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.”
John Cherry | LEAD VIDEO SPECIALIST 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 content.”
Wiebke Vallentin | ACTIVISION ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
“It's been a pleasure working with Jason and I recommend him to anyone looking for a pro who is receptive to new ideas.”
Jenni Lada | SITE EDITOR AT CHEATCC
“Jason is a great boss who puts his team first. He offers fantastic feedback and I have always enjoyed working with him.”
ABOUT ME
As an award-winning expert in creative project management and content development, I bring extensive insight and a proven track record of achievement. Over the past 15 years, I have refined my skills in crafting vivid and compelling communications that seamlessly integrate graphic design, animation, and video editing to push the boundaries of captivating innovation. I excel at managing end-to-end digital media projects, empowering me to optimize production workflows with precision and consistently distribute exciting, top-tier publishing.
Grounded in a profound understanding of storytelling, my artistic style is built upon fusing imagination with multimedia technologies. A strong background offering precise editorial direction and a sharp eye for detail allows me to foster outstanding results across mixed streaming platforms, television, film, and social media channels.
My experience illustrates a mastery of targeting and influencing diverse audiences within an array of commercial mediums. At a premier Fortune 500 software company, I produced cutting-edge promotional visuals for clients in the technology, financial services, education, and healthcare sectors.
Leveraging my complex social listening training, I perfected reputation strategies for renowned names such as Warner Bros, HBO, AT&T, and DirecTV. In addition, I proficiently executed high-profile initiatives at NYU, including Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" campaign. I tailored brand-specific content while establishing a clear framework to implement transformative designs and analytical knowledge. Consequently garnering widespread acclaim for its flawless delivery.
During my tenure as Executive Editor, I drove traffic and dynamic engagement to generate impactful growth. This guidance elevated our outlets to the forefront of their distinct fields, rapidly expanding readership among pop culture, film, gaming, and hardware enthusiasts.
These unique talents can be confidently applied to any role, proving my value as a vital asset to your team. My passion fuels an unwavering pursuit of ingenuity and a tireless commitment to visionary excellence.
For a more in-depth look at this professional history, I invite you to explore my complete LinkedIn profile, where I'd love to connect!
I am eager to pursue an opportunity where I can demonstrate how my expertise aligns with your goals. To schedule an interview, please get in touch with me directly via the contact info below. Your consideration is greatly appreciated and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Contact Information
Phone: 513-641-8437
Email: jason@jasonmesseronline.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonmessersresume
Portfolio and Video Reel: jasonmesseronline.com
Content Development, Animation, Video Editing and Design
InterSystems
Cambridge, MA (REMOTE)
2021 - 2025
- Created impactful promotional and instructional videos for clients in technology, financial
services, education, and healthcare at InterSystems, a leading Fortune 500 software company
generating nearly a billion dollars in annual revenue. - Provided expert animation, video editing, and graphic design for 25 offices globally in affiliation
with renowned partners such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Vanderbilt University. - Developed enhanced versions of existing informational videos utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud—
specifically Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign—to integrate
sophisticated visuals with compelling implementation. - Established a cohesive brand identity by supplying exceptional voiceover and audio mixing
support, rendering dynamic illustrations and improving elements within the licensed asset library. - Guided crucial web-based protocols for cross-functional departments, effectively interpreting
storyboard and script concepts for new video series, harnessing Wipster to streamline revisions. - Diligently resolved technical issues derived from real-time feedback, applying timecode
annotations from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to quickly enact broadcast refinements. - Managed internal servers with precision, ensuring that all file transfers, archives, and integral
components remained consolidated and accessible.
Digital Media Project Management
New York University (NYU)
New York, NY (REMOTE)
2022 - 2023
- Achieved a promotion from video production solutions to management lead of end-to-end digital
media projects and associated resources at prestigious NYU, optimizing video reels and articles
to drive traffic and engagement substantially. - Successfully executed Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" social media campaign, establishing a clear
framework to tailor brand-specific content while leveraging innovative graphic design and
analytical knowledge. Consequently garnering widespread acclaim for its flawless delivery. - Produced the university-funded NYU podcast, significantly increasing subscriber growth by
hosting livestreams regarding upcoming on-campus events for students and faculty. - Spearheaded the initial phase of the "Small Is Beautiful NYC" scholars exhibit in collaboration
with the Tisch School of the Arts, setting ambitious goals and defining scope with gala
organizers. - Led the relaunch of NYU's "Action Zone" series by recording updated voiceovers, adapting
advisory presentations and proficiently overseeing all audio and video alterations. - Conducted a team of designers and writers, furnishing mentorship and coaching to guarantee a
seamless transition in covering for the Digital Media Specialist during their leave. - Amplified visibility on Instagram and Facebook by crafting interesting, clickable titles and
appealing thumbnails to maximize their impact throughout the college's social networks.
Social Media Community Management Lead
Warner Bros
Burbank, CA (REMOTE)
2020 - 2021
- Perfected and upheld reputation strategies for Warner Bros, HBO, AT&T, and DirecTV by virtue of
TruePoint Communications' trend engagement and social listening training. - Proactively connected with prominent influencers to share insights and maintain awareness of
vital initiatives, news, and scheduled events for all trademark identities. - Supervised community trends and user credibility on YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter),
publicizing exclusive subscriber perks and limited-time offers to incentivize sales. - Employed an in-house proprietary system to monitor and address negative commentary on social
media channels, swiftly creating positive responses on-demand. - Structured detailed memos to exceed the corporation's analytical objectives, ensuring timely
reports were communicated to administrators as required.
Executive Editor and Editor-in-Chief (EIC)
Multi-Site Publishing
Cincinnati, OH (REMOTE)
2013 - 2025
- Directed as Executive Editor for CheatCC and Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for Sci-Fi 3D, elevating both
outlets to the forefront of their distinct fields and rapidly expanding audiences among pop culture,
film, gaming, and hardware enthusiasts. - Cultivated strong personal relationships with top-tier brands like PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and
Samsung, facilitating synchronized launch-day reviews, sponsorships, and product promotions. - Secured early access to blockbuster video game releases, including Super Mario Bros, Fortnite,
Minecraft, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and Madden NFL, as a result of trusted professional
connections with publishers and console liaisons. - Distributed prolific written and visual content, continually recognized as a respected name in
entertainment journalism, attracting millions of unique visitors each month. - Masterfully produced high-quality videos using a combination of Adobe Creative Cloud and
exclusive artwork expressly provided by key developers and publishing studios. - Designed captivating logos and images for ad-boosted posts that intelligently showcased our
assets across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. - Assembled and inspired an experienced team of talented writers, guiding daily performance and
transforming their ideas into persuasive, marketable topics, fostering numerous career
advancement opportunities for these colleagues within the industry. - Coordinated coverage of breaking stories, major editorial announcements, celebrity interviews,
opinion pieces, and weekly top-ten articles in association with the news department. - Partnered with public relations firms to invoke imaginative marketing campaigns while tracking
advertisement milestones, acquiring discernible readership growth that strengthened our
impressive 25-year history. - Implemented prompt operational updates via WordPress and HTML tools, efficiently governing
the site's online presence and actively sharing columns to notable community aggregated hubs
like Metacritic, Rotten Tomatoes, ScreenRant, and N4G.
ACCOLADES:
- With full press credentials, reported from esteemed live events such as Comic-Con, CES, C2E2, E3,
and the Game of the Year awards. - Authored an annual Holiday Shopping Guide covering $100,000 in retail consumer products over a
ten-year period, underscoring our predominance in the market.
Video Production Manager
Film and Television
Cincinnati, OH (ON-SITE)
2007 - 2013
- Channeled my passion for media into several star-studded opportunities, the most celebrated of which was editing the award-winning docudrama “Fading to Zero,” presented at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009.
- Provided audio/video production services in both film and television, collaborating with stars such as Michelle Rodriguez (Avatar, The Fast and the Furious) and Billy Drago (Charmed, The Untouchables).
- Acted as on-set Production Manager for several hit network series, including TLC, The Discovery Channel and Bravo TV.
- Appeared in over ten TV commercial spots for the Cincinnati Reds, Duke University, Belterra Casino Resort and the Kroger Company via the Katalyst Talent Agency.
- SAG-AFTRA eligible from 2007-2009.
Assistant Manager (Non-Media Role)
Frost Brown Todd Law Firm
Cincinnati, OH (ON-SITE)
2009 - 2010
- Promoted to Assistant Manager at the law offices of Frost Brown Todd, which is recognized for its judicial excellence and encompasses more than five hundred attorneys across eight states.
- Led a team of DTI-staffed associates in cooperation with leadership, delivering monthly reports to the site director and serving as the primary liaison between the firm and internal departments.
- Worked closely with senior legal partners, paralegals, litigation counsel, and on-site operations managers to execute various judicial and administrative duties.
- Managed critical legal initiatives, such as courthouse filings, interoffice or off-site deliveries, sensitive document scanning, faxing, client support, and supervision of time-sensitive mail and package distribution.
- Met various clerical and editorial needs of the firm, maximizing time with optimal efficacy.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Board of Directors Member
Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission (ICRC-TV)
Cincinnati Metropolitan Area
2022 - 2023
- Appointed by the Executive Director to provide media communication and video production services for the Mayor and city municipalities, actualizing strategic programs to expand community viewership as a councilman.
EDUCATION
Studied Audio/Video Production and Computer Graphics Technology
Institute for Innovative Technologies
Cincinnati, OH
2004 - 2006
- Focused on contemporary academic skills encompassing the arts and humanities, written communication, and the natural, behavioral, and social sciences.
- Achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.7
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TECHNICAL SKILLS and AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Lightroom
- Audition
- Dreamweaver
- Bridge
- Media Encoder
- Dynamic Link
- Acrobat Pro
- WordPress
- HTML
- API
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Video Editing / Animation
- Graphic Design
- Audio Editing
- Voiceover
- Storyboards
- End-to-End Content Publishing
- Complex Project Management
- Creative Team Oversight
- Media Journalism / Editorial Writing
- Streaming
- Film and TV
- Brand Reputation / Digital Trend Engagement
- Analytics / Social Algorithms
- Promotional Marketing / PR
- Budget Planning / Advertising
- Daily Operations and Workflow
- Resource Management
Let's connect!
I'm eager to demonstrate how my 15 years of proven achievement and insight align with your goals. To schedule an interview, please get in touch with me directly at 513-641-8437 or via email at jason@jasonmesseronline.com. You can also use the "Email Jason" button or connect with me on LinkedIn by clicking here.