Jeremy Kestenbaum

Senior Producer & Brand Manager - jdkbaum@gmail.com

Resume 

I am a producer with over a decade of media experience, overseeing all aspects of production with a focus on content, strategy, and brand management.

EXPERIENCE

A&E Global Media, New York - Producer Digital Monetization February 2025 - present

  • Produce short-form videos for monetization, utilizing A&E’s vast library of content to maximize revenue on YouTube as well as advance additional revenue streams cross-team for non-YouTube platforms

  • Manage a team of strategists and editors to create a production schedule that is consistent, yet malleable, allowing the incorporation of new ideas to maximize video views, CPMs and subscriber growth

Bloomberg Philanthropies, New York — Lead Producer March 2021 - 2024

  • Under executive producer, ideated, developed, and implemented digital strategies to promote Bloomberg Philanthropies and attract potential partners

  • Launched multiple original series to support and build the company’s brand

  • Managed content from conception to completion, evaluated creative, built a team and production plans, oversaw workflow and owned content through delivery

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

  • Communicated and collaborated with stakeholders; put together pitches and presented ideas with a focus on message effectiveness and creativity

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

  •  Developed and managed 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