Marie Chao
digital content producer
A Bit About Me
I’m a passionate visual storyteller confident in both working independently and leading teams to create innovative and inspiring original video content for multiple platforms.
Having lived in four countries and as an avid traveller, I am culturally competent with great communication skills across language and cultural differences.
I love to champion brilliant video content ideas by asking, “what if”. I thrive within a collaborative, creative environment. I am equally comfortable managing budget and schedule, communicating with industry vendors and freelance production teams, brainstorming the next creative video idea, as I am writing, shooting and editing videos.
Work Experience
June 2016 - now
February 2016 - February 2018
September 2014 - February 2016
March 2011 - November 2014
1998 - 2014
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER, CHADWICK SCHOOL
Responsible for the creation of multimedia content for Chadwick School. Key duties included: the ideation, development and delivery of a comprehensive digital content strategy; produced and directed short-form videos for website, social media, promotional campaigns, fundraising efforts, and community outreach; liaised with internal and external partners and managed both creative and technical aspects of video production; Key achievements:
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Created high-volume video and photo content with tight deadlines
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Increased social media impressions by 70%
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Implemented digital media asset management system that is used by faculty, staff, parents and vendors; increased efficiency and accuracy of content sharing
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Created brand new content for launch of redesigned website in 2019
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Manage freelancers, crew and external vendors in content creation and delivery
CREATIVE PRODUCER, BONES + BLUBBER
Conceptualize, develop, produce and direct commercials, short-form documentaries and branded content for integrated marketing campaigns. Clients include Bayer, Walgreens, Hyatt and ASPCA.
CREATIVE LEAD, PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO, THE JACKSON LABORATORY
Provided leadership and supervision to a team of photography/video assistants and externals partners to strategize, conceptualize and create effective, innovative communications content for integrated campaigns (digital and broadcast). Worked closely with key internal and external stakeholders to understand JAX’s strategic objectives and priorities and help drive success. Produced, directed and edited video content, including promotional videos, short-form documentaries, commercials and profiles of research scientists. Spearheaded viral video campaign that boosted viewer engagement by 300%.
PRODUCER, FLOATING STONE PRODUCTION
Co-produced award-winning documentary “Curious Worlds: the Art and Imagination of David Beck” that has screened and garnered awards at top film festivals. Acted as initial point of contact for talent and crew. Managed all aspects of production in San Francisco Bay Area, including hiring crew, scheduling, budgeting, equipment rental and logistics.
FILM INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE - CAMERA
Features, episodic television series, commercial and documentaries, including: CSI: NY, The Mentalist, Weeds, The Comeback, Dirt, Ghost Whisperer, Tosh.O, Google Chrome Pixel, Google Wallet, Facebook, Beachbody.