Summary

Writer/Directer/Producer of the award winning "Love a la Carte." Emmy award winning Creative Services W/P/D/E in TV. For more info & references on me: www.linkedin.com/in/mcspadden

Credits

8/18 – 8/19

Producer (Writer/Director/Editor)

Staff Position — Rage of Nerdwolf, LLC Details
8/18 – 8/19

Writer, producer, director and editor of anti-bullying Independent movie “Rage of Nerdwolf.” Initial funding of $65k complete, currently raising completion funds. For more information, visit the Rage of Nerdwolf website.

6/16 – 2/18

Project Manager (Promotions Manager)

Staff Position — KRDO Details
6/16 – 2/18

Colorado Broadcasting Association multiple award nominee March 2018. While at KRDO, I developed and assured the execution of marketing plans designed to increase the audience and revenue of company properties. I have a strong understanding and ability to interpret broadcast ratings and station research to create compelling promos. I am a hands-on manager with the talent and technical skills needed to write, produce, direct and edit local TV creative projects. I executed and managed departmental budgets to assure the efficient cost affective execution of marketing plans and company goals. I managed the daily broadcast log to ensure the best placement of marketing materials. I directed the design and creation of logos, slogans and various other branding elements to support the goals of marketing plans. I directed the design and creation of on-air spots, long-form videos, online formats, print materials and materials for other media in support of these marketing plans. I worked closely with News, Sales and other departments as necessary to assure the design and delivery of effective promotional, marketing and sales materials. I negotiated and was a buyer of outside media. I oversaw company sponsorship and involvement in outside events. I also directed and managed the creative and technical excellence of promo staff in support of the company goals.

12/11 – 5/16

Producer (Writer/Director/Editor) "Love a la Carte"

Film (Feature-length) — Love a la Carte, LLC Details
12/11 – 5/16

Writer, producer, director and editor of Independent movie "Love a la Carte." Made in Arizona independently, "Love a la Carte" won the "Best Screenplay" award at Universal Film Festival, September 2014. Released domestically by Indie Rights Distribution on Amazon Prime late 2014 and iTunes in early 2015. For more info: www.lovealacarte.com.

10/13 – 4/14

Assistant Editor (Final Cut Pro 7) "A Horse for Summer"

Film (Feature-length) — NANDAR Entertainment Group Details
10/13 – 4/14

Logging in digital files, synching audio to 4 cameras, preparing all bins and files for Editor.

7/05 – 12/11

Project Manager (Creative Services Writer/Producer/Director) Nationwide local TV

WICD-TV, WGME-TV, WNCN-TV, WICS-TV, KPHO-TV — Advertising — Freelance - self Details
7/05 – 12/11

Worked for months at a time “for hire” as an independent contractor and temporary manager for local television stations across the nation. Led the daily operation of promotion departments creative direction, media planning, scheduling of on-air promotional spots, external and online advertising.

12/99 – 3/05

Assistant Director (Creative Services)

Staff Position — WABC-TV Details
12/99 – 3/05

Managed on-air product & staff, produced spots, administered budget, coordinated media buys, oversaw network & syndicated co-op, trafficked promotions and supervised 7online.com interactive marketing.

8/93 – 12/99

Preditor (Promo Writer/Producer)

Staff Position — KPNX-TV Details
8/93 – 12/99

Responsible for producing news, programming, sales promotion, contests, community events and other promotions. Supervisor of Producers and Interns. Received regional EMMYS for Best Station Promotion Spot & Best Station Promotion Editing.

10/90 – 8/93

Production Manager (Advertising & Promotion)

Staff Position — KMIR-TV Details
10/90 – 8/93

Manager of all on-air promotion, advertising and public service campaigns. Duties also included coordinating network swaps, co-ops and local media buys. Worked closely with the sales department and their clients. Managed production staff and interns. Received regional EMMY nomination for Commercial Directing.

Recos

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Education

California State Univesity, Long Beach

Bachelors of Arts in Cinema-Television & Marketing minor

My Gear

  • Tripod
  • EFP lighting kit
  • Owner/operator of a SONY PMW-EX3.
  • Sennheiser mics & lavs

Skills

  • Avid
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Producer
  • writer
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Creative Services
  • Production Assistant
  • Location Manager
  • BIAS traffic
  • Local Television
  • OSI traffic
  • Owner/operator of FInal Cut Pro 7 Non-linear editor