Jake Mater Resume
Experience
Assistant Executive Director, Digital Media & Communications - The Ivy League - September 2019 - July 2020
Developed and implemented a robust, multi-channel video strategy.
Pitched communication strategy ideas to senior leadership to further league-wide brand initiatives.
Collaborated with multimedia directors to identify meaningful stories that highlighted the student-athlete experience.
Served as Producer and Editor for the Road to Ivy Madness Podcast.
Directed and oversaw the work of video production vendors during post-season events.
Company Owner - Mater & Company - September 2017 - Present
Developed and maintained close relationships with clients to garner repeat video production and infographic business.
Implemented a fiscal strategy to grow a profitable business by year one.
Served as Director and Producer for various live stream broadcasts including the 2019 Cutino Awards, the highest recognition in collegiate water polo.
Directed video productions featuring NFL players and Olympians.
Invested heavily in state-of-the-art video production and live stream technologies.
Executive Producer – Water Polo Nation – May 2017 – August 2018
Built a digital brand that created original content, programming, and social media.
Developed and executed a content strategy based on current trends in the water polo community.
Fostered close relationships with USA Water Polo, various NCAA Division I schools, and other stakeholders in the sport.
Utilized analytics and industry trends to enhance engagement and drive audience retention across multiple platforms.
Multimedia Content Specialist, College of Education – University of Washington – October 2015 - August 2017
Worked across departments to conceptualize and develop multimedia content and illustrative materials that tell the College of Education’s story and strengthen its brand.
Produced and integrated video, graphic images, animations, sound and text using Adobe Creative Suite.
Maintained current content on the College website using CMS (Drupal) and identified opportunities for enhancing user experience.
Education
Baylor University - Bachelor's Degree – Film & Digital Media – Baylor University – Class of 2011
Course work includes Producing for Hollywood, Screenwriting, Directing for Film, High Definition Studio Production, Digital Media Technologies, and History of Motion Pictures.
Experience
Assistant Executive Director, Digital Media & Communications - The Ivy League - September 2019 - July 2020
Developed and implemented a robust, multi-channel video strategy.
Pitched communication strategy ideas to senior leadership to further league-wide brand initiatives.
Collaborated with multimedia directors to identify meaningful stories that highlighted the student-athlete experience.
Served as Producer and Editor for the Road to Ivy Madness Podcast.
Directed and oversaw the work of video production vendors during post-season events.
Company Owner - Mater & Company - September 2017 - Present
Developed and maintained close relationships with clients to garner repeat video production and infographic business.
Implemented a fiscal strategy to grow a profitable business by year one.
Served as Director and Producer for various live stream broadcasts including the 2019 Cutino Awards, the highest recognition in collegiate water polo.
Directed video productions featuring NFL players and Olympians.
Invested heavily in state-of-the-art video production and live stream technologies.
Executive Producer – Water Polo Nation – May 2017 – August 2018
Built a digital brand that created original content, programming, and social media.
Developed and executed a content strategy based on current trends in the water polo community.
Fostered close relationships with USA Water Polo, various NCAA Division I schools, and other stakeholders in the sport.
Utilized analytics and industry trends to enhance engagement and drive audience retention across multiple platforms.
Multimedia Content Specialist, College of Education – University of Washington – October 2015 - August 2017
Worked across departments to conceptualize and develop multimedia content and illustrative materials that tell the College of Education’s story and strengthen its brand.
Produced and integrated video, graphic images, animations, sound and text using Adobe Creative Suite.
Maintained current content on the College website using CMS (Drupal) and identified opportunities for enhancing user experience.
Education
Baylor University - Bachelor's Degree – Film & Digital Media – Baylor University – Class of 2011
Course work includes Producing for Hollywood, Screenwriting, Directing for Film, High Definition Studio Production, Digital Media Technologies, and History of Motion Pictures.