Jen Mitchell is a May 2011 University of Akron graduate with a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Communication. Following her three years of academic preparation, Jen gathered invaluable experience in corporate video production, music video production, broadcast television, radio, and film. Some of her film credits include Chris Langer’s The Neighborhood Watch, David Snyders’ Swing Lowe, Sweet Chariote, Mike Berry’s The Skip Thomas Project & If You Knew Better, You’d Do Better, Peter Marron’s A Commitment & Bust, & four of Miki Blak’s films: If Joy Comes, G.I.F.T.S., The Apocalypse Couple, & Hush.
Madama Butterfly
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Theater
by Rabbit Hole Theatre Company
Freight/Set Construction Assists in physical inventory counts, unloads and constructs props, scenery, and set elements, reads and comprehends plans/blueprints to build and assemble scenery or props, performs routine maintenance and repairs of damaged scenery, set elements, and props, stages and returns sets in accordance with the production grid.
Proactive Problem-Solving
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Industrial
by Language in Bloom
eLearning Script Writer Reviews previous modules to incorporate client’s language, tone, brand, and ideas, searches for and provides research to incorporate into eLearning module, and writes, edits and distributes drafts in requested format to the client to construct a visual presentation for online distribution.
Destructive Desires
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Music
by Burning River Baroque
Marketing & Communications Specialist Researches and analyzes target audience and best ways to reach them through a variety of media channels, plans which media channels should be used for a client’s campaign, creates marketing strategies based off of market analysis and justify media channels to use, and presents plans to client and keeps them updated on campaign’s progress.
Works with Media Buyers to ensure media plans are feasible, composes content and restructures existing content on website and social media, makes sure all online content is search engine optimized, coordinates market research projects, analyzes campaign effectiveness, understands, interprets, and uses varied sources for data and statistics to keep up-to-date with trends in media research and technology and translate new opportunities for clients for content marketing.
Tracks and reports on industry developments relevant to accounts, including the activity of key competitors, takes advantage of new digital developments to market brand, maintains a detailed awareness of relevant media research and new opportunities within different media channels, and oversees the maintenance, storage, archiving and management of photographic images, film and audio clips.
Why Offset Printing?
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Internet
by PrintNinja
Script Writer Reviews company content to incorporate client’s language, tone, brand, and ideas, searches for and provides research to incorporate into scripted content, writes, edits and distributes drafts in two-column script and teleprompter formats, and storyboards approved content.
TopicPulse
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Radio
by Futuri Media, LLC
Content Moderator Monitors the TopicPulse platform to ensure program is working properly, categorizes user-generated content within TopicPulse, and liaisons with the design team to correct program-related errors.
Happiest Hour - Pilot
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Television
by Sharp Entertainment
Extra/Production Assistant Assists with the setup and take down of equipment, performs off-set runs, collects and distributes paperwork, and other needs.
UWW Cadet and University Nationals
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Internet
by FloSports
Camera Operator/Production Assistant Performs off-set errands, setup and take down of equipment, operates cameras, and other production needs for live wrestling event.
OATCCC State Championships
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Internet
by FloSports (Sport)
Production Assistant Assists with the setup and take down of equipment, collects and distributes paperwork, performs off-set runs, and other needs for local track event.
DIII Indoor Men's Tennis Tournament
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Internet
by FloSports (Sport)
Production Assistant Assists with the setup and take down of equipment, collects and distributes paperwork, runs scoreboards, and other needs for local tennis event.
America's Got Talent S12
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Television
by Marathon Productions (Reality-TV and Game-Show)
Production Assistant Assists with the setup and take down of equipment, collects and distributes paperwork and walkies as well as other needs.
Hush
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Film
by NBlak Productions (Thriller)
First Assistant Camera/Assistant Director Adjusts camera lens or pulls focus to follow action, manages and maintains camera equipment and accessories, and cleans and packs equipment. Also distributes and collects paperwork, watches for continuity, tracks cast and crew's progress against the production schedule, delegates tasks when needed, maintains order, and claims responsibility for ensuring the cast and crew's safety while on the set for the production of a locally shot film trailer.
The Akron Holy War
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Documentary
by Aphotic Productions (Sport)
Production Assistant Assists with the setup and take down of equipment, performs off-set runs, collects and distributes paperwork, and other needs.
Outlaws Summer Invitational Softball Tournament
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Internet
by FloSports (Sport)
Production Assistant Assists with online streaming of live sporting event, setting up and take down of equipment, and other needs for softball event.
UWW Cadets & Universities Wrestling Tournament
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Internet
by FloSports (Sport)
Production Assistant Assists with online streaming of live sporting event, setting up and take down of equipment, and other needs for wrestling event.
National Beer Mile
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Video
by National Beer Mile (Sport)
Production Assistant Aids in set-up and disassembly of equipment, arranges merchandise for display, and runs cashier.
de la Oscuridad
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Television
by Prelude2Cinema (Crime)
Showrunner Establishes and maintains the show’s “Bible,” selects which scripts to greenlight (as well as write and/or edit scripts), makes design and directorial choices throughout the development of the show’s episodes to ensure consistency, and manages personnel to ensure an effective working order.
USA Wrestling Event
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Internet
by FloSports (Sport)
Production Assistant Assists with online streaming of live sporting event, setting up and take down of equipment, and other various needs.
Top Gun Wrestling Event
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Internet
by FloSports (Sport)
Production Assistant Assists with online streaming of live sporting event, setting up and take down of equipment, and other needs.
Ironman Wrestling Tournament
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Internet
by FloSports (Sport)
Production Assistant Assists with online streaming of live sporting event, setting up and take down of equipment, and other needs.
PGA Interview
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Video
by Ideas United (Sport)
Production Assistant Assists with the setup and take down of equipment, performs off-set runs, collects and distributes paperwork, and other needs.
HIVE
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Film (short)
by Labyrinth Films (Horror and Short)
Script Supervisor Carries/unloads equipment and prepares continuity report for short film.
Impact Communications
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Commercial
by Impact Communications
Assistant Producer Attends production meetings. Aids in setting up the production office with necessary supplies. Generates budgets and status reports. Writes, edits, copies, and distributes scripts. Assists with storyboarding and shot lists. Types up and circulates call sheets. Runs errands between the production office and off-site film sets. Coordinates with production personnel, on-camera talent, and clients.
Hush
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Film
by NBlak Productions (Thriller)
Assistant Director/Casting Assistant/Script Supervisor Assists with auditions, performs script breakdowns, arranges logistics, prepares call sheets, production schedule, and storyboards, follows weather reports to ensure good outdoor filming conditions, tracks cast and crew's progress against the production schedule, delegates tasks when needed, maintains order, and claims responsibility for ensuring the cast and crew's safety while on the set for the production of a locally shot feature-length film.
Prelude2Cinema
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by Prelude2Cinema
Executive Assistant Manages day-to-day operations, organizes and maintains files and records, plans and schedules meetings and appointments, prepares and edits correspondence, reports, and presentations, conducts research, and manages projects.
California Stars
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Music
by Capitol Music Group (Music)
Production Assistant Assists with videography, set runs, uploading footage, and other needs for locally shot music video.
Bust
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Film (short)
by Karambit Studios (Action)
D.I.T./Script Supervisor/Video Editor Assists with continuity, shot lists, paperwork, and other needs of the cast and crew on set during production. Performs video and audio edits using Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Audition. Encodes video with Adobe Media Encoder. Designs CD & DVD Labels in Label Design Studio 5.
Impractical Jokers - Comedy Tour
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Documentary
by NorthSouth Productions (Comedy and Reality-TV)
Production Assistant Assists with audio, lighting, photography, release forms, and other needs.
The Neighborhood Watch
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Film (short)
by Tree Towers Studios (Comedy, Family and Short)
Script Supervisor Performs script breakdowns. Carries equipment between locations. Checks for continuity.
Touch of a Woman
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Music
by NBlak Productions (Music)
Assistant Director Tracks progress against the production schedule, arranges logistics, prepares call sheets, checks cast and crew, and maintains order on the set for the production of a locally shot music video.
If You Knew Better, You'd Do Better
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Film
by Skip Thomas Productions (Comedy)
Unit Production Manager Assists with continuity, shot lists, paperwork, and other needs of the cast and crew.
You Will Go Darker (Chapter 1)
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Film (short)
by Conrad Studios (Crime)
Production Assistant Assists with audio, lighting, behind-the-scenes photography, paperwork, and other needs.
The Apocalypse Couple
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Film (short)
by NBlak Productions (Sci-Fi)
Production Assistant/Script Supervisor Assists with auditions. Performs script breakdowns. Carries equipment between locations. Checks for continuity.
MTD Products
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Commercial
by MTD Products
Video Editor Aids in studio productions. Performs batch conversions using Adobe Lightroom 3 & Adobe Photoshop CS5. Designs CD & DVD labels in SureThing CD Labeler & Avery DesignPro. Encodes various audio and video files using Sorenson Squeeze. Renames files using various programs including Adobe Bridge CS5, Bulk Rename Utility, and Microsoft Excel 2010. Runs ProLine Teleprompter using Flip Q. Shoots video and still photography. Transfers files using various FTP sites and freeware FileZilla Client. Edits audio and video using Avid Media Composer 5. Writes two-column scripts using Microsoft Word 2010.
A Commitment
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Film (short)
by Karambit Studios (Drama)
Video Editor Designs CD & DVD Labels in Avery DesignPro. Encodes video with Sorenson Squeeze. Performs video and audio edits in Avid Media Composer 7.
G.I.F.T.S
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Film (short)
by NBlak Productions (Sci-Fi)
Production Assistant/Set Photographer Assists with audio, lighting, and special effects on set. Takes behind-the-scenes photos using Canon Rebel T3I. Edits photos using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.
Swing Lowe, Sweet Chariote
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Film
by HWIC Filmworks (Crime)
Extra/Grip/Production Assistant Assists with audio, continuity, lighting, shot lists, behind-the-scenes photography, paperwork, and other needs of the cast and crew.
The Mudman Cometh
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Film (short)
by Rubber City Productions (Comedy and Short)
Script Supervisor Collaborates with team to write the script. Keeps track of shot list and continuity. Uploads footage.
The Skip Thomas Project
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Film
by Skip Thomas Productions (Comedy and Short)
Extra/Production Assistant Supports Director with shot list and fills in as on-camera extra.
If Joy Comes
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Film (short)
by NBlak Productions (Sci-Fi)
Production Assistant/Script Supervisor Assists with auditions. Performs script breakdowns. Carries equipment between locations. Checks for continuity.
Creative Technology
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Commercial
by Creative Technology
Intern Audio and Video Editing With Autodesk Software, Reviewing Scripts, and Shadowing Sales Representatives
Lowdown/Unplugged
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Television
by Z-TV (Music, News and Reality-TV)
Segment Producer Edits audio & video using Avid Media Composer 5. Runs Chyron, teleprompter, & Grass Valley Kayak in studio. Creates in studio & on-the-field lighting set-ups. Shoots video. Writes blog posts & television scripts.
Emmy Nomination / Student Production
(2011)
NOSPA Honorable Mention / Best Writing & Photography
(2007)
The University of Akron (Akron, OH)
(2008-2011)