Jessica Pitcher

I am the video lead for branded content across the American Media Inc. Fitness Group. I produced, shot, and edited a variety of sponsored video programs, including workouts and non-fiction series. I managed logistics, crew and freelancers, and oversaw projects from conception to delivery. I also collaborated in the expansion of the editorial video section.

Having worked as a P.A./Researcher on the original broadcast in 2014, I returned to the Futuro Media Group to repackage six of the eight episodes. Updates included new data and GFX, re-scripted V.O. and revised character epilogues.

I managed production for an episode of "GONE," a doc-series examining the human-driven threats facing the most vulnerable animal species on the planet. I arranged for the crew to travel to Tanzania to look at conservation efforts for chimpanzees throughout the region, focusing on the work of Jane Goodall in the Gombe reserve.

The Global Executive Master of Public Administration (Global EMPA) is a hybrid program, combining face-to-face learning with highly produced online video instruction. For the latter, I coordinated the production team and crew, arranged shoot logistics, and oversaw post-production. I also directed, produced and edited various courses - Decision Models (Lucius Riccio); Global Economic Governance (Antonio José Ocampo & Kemal Dervis); parts of Public Management Innovation (Howard W. Buffet). Furthermore, I managed all office affairs such as payroll processing, on-boarding, production insurance and general administration.

I pitched, produced, shot, hosted and edited video content with a quick turnaround.

I conducted a significant amount of research and pre-interviewed many potential characters and experts. I also arranged shoot logistics to ensure efficient shoot days, and managed media. I worked on all episodes, however OUR PRIVATE IDAHO and SURVIVING YEAR ONE were my primary focus. I uncovered and fact-checked all data presented.

I produced, shot, and edited the film, including organizing all logistics and scheduling. I also wrote grant pitches (awarded $2,500 from NATAS, NY) and raised $5,000 on Indiegogo. I collaborated with a graphic artist to design and integrate motion graphics and worked with a composer to create an original score.

I assisted the AC360° team in the production of their nightly broadcasts. This entailed logging footage and transcribing interviews, selecting the best b-roll and soundbites for edit. I also prepared online material and user-generated content for edit, reviewed competitors’ broadcasts, greeted guests and ran the teleprompter.