Catherine McCord
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Highly-skilled filmmaker with 5+ years of experience producing a range of content including narrative, documentary, and commercial film. Works well independently as well as collaboratively. Adept in all areas of production including— writing, directing, shooting, and editing engaging content.
Winner of the Kathy Reichgerdt Inspiration Award at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth. Honored by President Barack Obama at the White House Film Festival in collaboration with SXSW.
Produced over 100 pieces of social media content that have garnered an audience of 240K+ and over 7M+ views.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Producer
RØDE Microphones
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Named project leader on multiple tier one product campaigns and successfully delivered 80+ video assets prior to product release
- Directed and edited television commercial that aired nationally on one of Australia's largest free-to-air highest rated networks
- Produced and presented social media content for all social platforms
- Edited educational YouTube series using Adobe CC with time constraints
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for campaigns to engage target audiences and hook advertisers
Partnership
Adobe
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Produced original piece of social media content for Instagram and TikTok that reached 2M+ in engagement
- Presented client with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives
- Effectively collaborated with marketing team remotely and delivered all assets ahead of campaign deadlines
- Achieved staggering 13.9% ER, far surpassing TikTok's 7% benchmark by 99%
Editor
5000 Days Project
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Collated 10+ hours of raw interview footage and crafted compelling narrative with limited budget and resources
- Collaborated with director and producer remotely while maintaining effective communication and adherence to deadlines
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VirginiaSkills
- Video Production Oversight
- Script Writing
- Video Editing
- Strong Communication
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, and Audition
- Social Media Marketing
- Online Content Creation
- Strong Leadership
- Advanced Photography Skills
- Camera operating and advanced lighting skills
Volunteering
Mentored young filmmakers ages 12 to 18 during a week long film intensive camp in Leavenworth, Washington.
Created a safe environment that fostered growth and learning for young people at varying levels of experience.
Spent 8 years volunteering at Valley View Retirement Community and Westminster Canterbury hosting monthly musical programs for residents.
Timeline
Partnership
Adobe
11.2022 - 12.2022
Editor
5000 Days Project
07.2020 - 09.2020
Content Producer
RØDE Microphones
05.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English And Creative Writing
Sweet Briar College
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