Michael Leimbach

Content Specialist | Avanti Destinations

October 2022 - Present

Portland, OR​

 

• Write, structure, and edit copy based on marketing department and vendor requirements.
• Create still and motion graphics, videos, and brochures with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Collaborate with product team to produce collateral for travel agents and tourism boards.
• Support and proof marketing promotions and materials.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to project team members, based off of Avanti analytics.
• Monitor industry channels for trending topics and make recommendations for new content development.
• Work with wide range of softwares such as Microsoft Teams, Flipsnack, Asana, and Hubspot.

 

Video Editor | WJLA-TV

August 2021 - August 2022

Washington, DC

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• Using AVID Media Composer, edited video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep period pieces.
• Took in and sent out news feeds to bureaus and organizations throughout the Sinclair network.
• Collaborated with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts.
• Met daily deadlines of Nielsen DMA #9.

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News Video Editor | KOIN-TV

November 2018 - December 2019

Portland, OR

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• Using Adobe Premiere Pro, organized and cut together raw footage according to AP ENPS scripts and guidelines, to create content for over 20 hours of weekly newscasts and programming in US television market #22. 

• Determined the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots. 

• Worked with reporters, anchors, and producers to edit short-form packages and special projects.

• Operated teleprompter, cued live shots, and uploaded footage to CBS’ national database as necessary.

 

Media Director | Portland Pickles Baseball

​February 2018 - October 2018

Portland, OR

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• Developed and directed the entire live production for all 36 Portland Pickles (WCL) home broadcasts.

• Edited post-game highlight reels and distributed them to local media outlets.

• Mentored Video Production intern while providing feedback and assistance.

• Managed team’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) with real-time and pre-scheduled content via Hootsuite.

• Published articles, created videos, and built graphics for team’s website and social channels. 

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Camera Operator | Portland Winterhawks

December 2016 - November 2018

Portland, OR

• Recorded live game footage of Portland Winterhawks (WHL) junior hockey games.

• Collaborated with team Video Coordinator to share clips with players and coaches via XOS Thundercloud.

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Video Coordinator | STATS Perform

​October 2016 - December 2017

Hillsboro, OR

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• Captured, edited, and distributed game video to Major League Baseball and National Hockey League teams for scouting, coaching, and advanced analytics purposes.

• Updated timelines and logged events minute-by-minute during each televised broadcast.

• Provided on-call technical support for team representatives and video coaches across North America.