Zack Filkoff

Experience

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  Emerson Independent Video

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Executive Producer, Amped!

  I created and developed a 30 minute studio show called AMPED! that focused on music news, live in-studio performances, and field segments filmed at concerts with national-touring artists. - Supervised 30 students- Created production schedules- Contacted artist managers and local businesses for interviews and permission to film- Worked with set designers to build an EVVY nominated set- Lead production and writers meetings

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  Seftel Productions

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern

  - Pulled photos for different projects- Assisted editor on post-production- Transcribed videos- Assisted production on set- Researched reviews of the company's projects- Helped organize company's networking connections

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  WECB Emerson College Broadcasting

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Radio Host - The Build

  Co-hosted this radio show with Monica Hom. The concept of each show was that we would build the energy level from "Chill to Trill" taking the listener from chill electronic and hip hop beats in the beginning of the show to high energy tracks with big drops and deep bass by the end of the show. We also hosted a Facebook page to go along with the show as well as a Twitter account.

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  Nefesh B'Nefesh

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Video Production Intern

  - Developed ideas for promotional and informational videos- Shot, directed, edited interviews

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  Partizan

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Development Intern

  - Completed script coverage- Discussed scripts with supervisor- Created Powerpoint Presentations- Pulled clips and photos for directors to use in treatments- Worked on set of Meaghan Trainor Music Video

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  Good Clean Fun

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Casting Intern

  - Edited casting videos of possible talent- Researched locations for multiple reality show concepts- Conducted skype interviews with possible talent- Helped out on set of "Barely Famous"

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  Knitting Factory Entertainment

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Marketing Intern

  I help post upcoming shows on social media. Create links to purchase tickets, create email lists and send emails. Photograph/ film bands and create short video recaps of shows.

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  Beggars Group

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2017

  Video Dept, Intern

  Edited visual and audio promotional content.Set up and film video shoots.Created and maintain databases.Tracked online video content.

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  St. Nicks Alliance

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Teaching Artist

  -Built curriculum for students to learn film and photography skills-Taught 9 classes every week to kids ages 5-11-Created newsletters to display projects

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  House of YES

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2017

  Producer/Director - "Warehouse of Yes" video

  Lead a video team to capture moments from the 24 hour Halloween party and edited a short video for social media promotion to recap the event on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.

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  Children's Museum of the Arts

  May 2018 - Aug 2019

  Teaching Artist

  -Design curriculum for after-school and summer camp photography and film classes-Responsible for leading workshops on clay sculpting, animation, and music production during open hours.-Working with parents to make sure their kids are benefitting from class.

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  N/A Collective

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Freelance Production Assistant

  I have been consistently working on events produced by NA Collective for clients such as Facebook and Citizen M Hotels. I've helped in renting and operating cargo vans. Loading in heavy equipment and supplies. Setting up and cleaning monitors, potting plants, setting up food services for crew.

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  DoNYC

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Content Manager

  In this role, I was responsible for creating a daily newsletter comprised of articles/listicles, news and curated lists of events such as "top picks." I either wrote or edited all articles in the newsletter. I also drafted initial copy for the daily newsletter, which reached a final draft after receiving edits from the general manager and account manager. I was responsible for posting organic content 9 to 12 times a day across Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to boost engagement. I created paid Facebook ad campaigns. I maintained the website to ensure correct, updated information and processed hundreds of events to show up on our site. I worked with all PR agents, venue staff and event organizers who wanted to list an event on our site. I was responsible for catching any breaking news stories that would apply to our followers. On top of creating individual articles from "Best New Bars in NYC" to "Black-owned Art Spaces in NYC" I would also create seasonal city guides comprised of 6 to 12 articles of things to do during a specific season in NYC such as "How to do Summer in NYC". Show less

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  Biden for President

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2020

  Video Editor

  Edited interviews with state senators about climate change and Joe Biden. - Created motion-graphic transitions to use in between parts of the interview- Animated text popping on screen- Typed captions- Added color correction- Added SFX- Rendered and exported for distribution on Instagram IGTV

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  The Family

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  Video Editor

  Edited video interviews and montages with celebrities including Billie Eilish, Rainn Wilson and Arcade Fire and more to raise awareness for climate change. - Organized sequences by marking sections and converting markers to csv files for producers to know a brief description of each sequence.- Sourced creative commons music- Edited audio levels- Sourced b-roll from Getty archives and other platforms

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  At The Well Project

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

  Video Editor

  This was a series of 11 edited videos explaining the history of the organization and what it does. I did the full video edits including:-Audio synch between multiple cameras- Color correction- Motion graphics (moving arrows, animated icons, colorful shape transitions, animated text)- Sourced creative commons music

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  Modwell

  Jul 2021 - Apr 2023

  Video Editor

  - Consulted with founders to plan social media campaign and website videos- Filmed and edited videos with original footage text animation for website and social media - Designed unique motion graphics to fit their brand and visualize their product

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  NowThis

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2022

  Edit short form videos using interview footage, provided assets, and other visuals found by searching sites like Getty Images, then finding music to match the tone of the story to deliver final cut for social media. Work collaboratively with producers and copywriters. Built online map of NowThis-Editorial server using Google Sheets. Organized anddocumented all known external hard drives into a google sheet. Matched content on driveswith content on server to identify which drives can be reformatted. Audited servers, Frame and Dropbox for media that can be erased to free up space. Work closely with director of project management and post-production to optimize company’s workflow.

  • Video Editor

    Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Media Manager

    Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
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  Sam Frank Productions

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Video Editor

  - Crafted a series of GIF animations and video ads for EcoATM using After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator- Edited original video footage with Premiere Pro- Shot original photography and animated images- Designed graphics and animated the graphics- Worked alongside producers to ensure videos utilized dedicated brand colors and fonts

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  MATTE Projects

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Motion Graphic Designer

  Animated titles, still images and videos for the feature-length documentary 'Hell of a Cruise' (Peacock). Designed motion graphics for the sizzle reel launch of MATTE Finish, MATTE's new post-production branch.

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  Ralph

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

  Video Editor + Motion Designer

  I was tasked with creating GIFs from provided footage for 'Iron Chef' (Netflix). I also edited social media ads for 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' (Amazon Prime).

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  Atmos Magazine

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Video Editor + Motion Designer

  - Edited 17-min. raw interview into 1-min Instagram reel for “60 Seconds on Earth” series - designed and implemented motion graphics - Assembled motion graphics with images, voice-over and music in a stylized collage-like video edit for “The Frontline” series

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  Lovelle

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  Freelance Video Editor

  - Assembled talking head videos with b-roll, music, logos and motion graphics to create branded videos for selling clothing, hair & body care products.- Assembled video tutorials on skin care, hair styling, and makeup, using music and motion graphics to enhance engagement.- Cut down 10-minute videos into 5 minute and 1 minute versions for social media.- Crafted engaging YouTube thumbnails

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  NowThis

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Video Editor

  - Edited short documentaries on local businesses and people doing good for ongoing original series "Common Good" and "It's My Business" sponsored by Lego, Adobe, Subaru and more.- Took videos from rough draft to final completion using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition- Worked with producers, associate producers and copy editors in receiving direction and feedback then worked independently on each version- Shared files and communicated with team via Frame.io, Airtable and Slack- Applied color-correction and motion graphics- Cleared up quiet or noisy audio in Audition- Exported videos for website and social media platforms Show less

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  NowThis

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Video Editor

  - Edited and finalized 5-7 short form videos per day for Snapchat and TikTok - Sourced assets required for final video delivery including music, UGC, b-roll, pop-culture clips- Added subtitles/captions to videos - Shared exported files in Frame.io, MediaShuttle and project management platform Airtable.- Utilized Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop- Received graphics and assets from members of the design team to utilize and adjust in Premiere to fit the video.

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  Fanatics

  Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

  Freelance Video Editor

  - Audit 6 to 12-hour livestreams for exciting social media-worthy moments- Edit clips with appropriate graphics - Optimize videos for social media platforms (TikTok, IG)- Communicate with team using Slack, Gmail, Google Drive- Organize exports in Google Drive folder structure