Jeremy Kestenbaum

Creative Producer/Editor - jdkbaum@gmail.com

Resume 

I am an experienced producer and editor with the skillset to create captivating content for a digital audience. Skilled in all areas of production, from team leadership, to post production, digital workflow, and project management.

EXPERIENCE

Bloomberg Philanthropies, New York — Lead Producer March 2021 - PRESENT

  • Manage content from conception to completion – evaluate creative, build a team and production plans, and own content through post and delivery

  • Lead Producer on BP's biggest digital campaigns including: Global Mayor's Challenge, Partnership for Healthy Cities, Road To Recovery

  • Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders; put together pitches and present ideas with focus on message effectiveness and creativity

    Hawkfish LLC, New York — Senior Producer/Editor January 2020 - March 2021

  •  Develop and manage content production for clients across politics, nonprofit and public health sectors

  •  Lead production of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ “A City Responds” series; amplified and elevated the voices of mayors — reached 86 million people across all platforms, bringing attention to the work of BP’s Government Innovation team

  •  Senior member of team charged with creating high impact viral digital advertising for the Mike 2020 Presidential campaign resulting in millions of organic views.

    NBC News, New York — Lead Producer/Editor February 2017 - December 2019

  •  Managed and direct editorial priorities for team of video journalists charged with creating premium video content for NBC News Digital platforms

  •  Oversaw all aspects of production, from development and reporting, to pre-production through production, scripting, and editing

  •  Wrote, produced, and edited original content for NBC News Digital video verticals

    NBC Nightly News, New York — Digital Producer/Editor February 2015 - February 2017

  •  Managed distribution of Nightly News broadcast and digital content across all platforms including owned, OTT, and social media

  •  Wrote and produced daily email newsletter campaign that reached 100,000 subscribers. Analyzed metrics and overhauled writing style -- succeeded in doubling open rates and click-through traffic in a six month period.

  •  Produced, wrote, shot, and edited original content for NBC Digital platforms

CBS News Interactive, New York — Video Producer September 2012 - November 2014

  •  Post-production web editor for CBS News & CBS Sports

  •  Created original video content for digital properties

    TV Land Network, New York — Production Assistant January 2010 - June 2013

Supported production teams across multiple shows and platforms to drive viewer engagement with the TV Land brand and its properties

EDUCATION

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL — BA Mass Communications

SKILLS 

Adobe Creative Suite Premiere Pro After Effects Photoshop Encoder AVID Final Cut  Pro Keynote Domo Analytics Excel Copywriting Project Management Client Facing Experience Working with high-profile talent Content Management Systems & Asset Management