I’m an award-winning video journalist and creative producer with over 18 years of experience in sports media and production. My work blends creativity, strategy and authentic, purpose-led storytelling to create content that connects emotionally and resonates across platforms. Throughout my career, I’ve produced and edited high-impact content across web, social, broadcast and streaming. I’ve led teams and campaigns for major global events including the Olympics, World Cup and Super Bowl, and have honed my craft at top organizations such as NBCUniversal, ESPN, NBC Sports Northwest and Time Warner Cable SportsNet. I’m the founder and creative director of Strange Light Creative, an independent content studio developing and producing original storytelling from concept through final delivery. I bring a deep passion and a strong commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices through compelling stories and empowering the next generation of women. I currently serve on the Marketing/Communications committee for WISE (Women in Sports and Events) and am a graduate of the WISE Emerging Leaders program. I’ve partnered with youth sports organizations such as PlayMakers USA, creating social media, video and design content that supports community-building and access to sport. I graduated from the University of Washington Journalism program and received my Master’s degree at Long Beach State University in Sports Management. Outside of work, I’m a proud mom of two boys, a role that continues to shape my perspective on leadership, storytelling and the kind of work I want to put into the world. Focused on thoughtful storytelling at the intersection of sport, culture and community. Let’s collaborate.…

Erica Jo Messick

I’m an award-winning video journalist and creative producer with over 18 years of experience in sports media and production. My work blends creativity, strategy and authentic, purpose-led storytelling to create content that connects emotionally and resonates across platforms. Throughout my career, I’ve produced and edited high-impact content across web, social, broadcast and streaming. I’ve led teams and campaigns for major global events including the Olympics, World Cup and Super Bowl, and have honed my craft at top organizations such as NBCUniversal, ESPN, NBC Sports Northwest and Time Warner Cable SportsNet. I’m the founder and creative director of Strange Light Creative, an independent content studio developing and producing original storytelling from concept through final delivery. I bring a deep passion and a strong commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices through compelling stories and empowering the next generation of women. I currently serve on the Marketing/Communications committee for WISE (Women in Sports and Events) and am a graduate of the WISE Emerging Leaders program. I’ve partnered with youth sports organizations such as PlayMakers USA, creating social media, video and design content that supports community-building and access to sport. I graduated from the University of Washington Journalism program and received my Master’s degree at Long Beach State University in Sports Management. Outside of work, I’m a proud mom of two boys, a role that continues to shape my perspective on leadership, storytelling and the kind of work I want to put into the world. Focused on thoughtful storytelling at the intersection of sport, culture and community. Let’s collaborate.…

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I’m an award-winning video journalist and creative producer with over 18 years of experience in sports media and production. My work blends creativity, strategy and authentic, purpose-led storytelling to create content that connects emotionally and resonates across platforms.

Throughout my career, I’ve produced and edited high-impact content across web, social, broadcast and streaming. I’ve led teams and campaigns for major global events including the Olympics, World Cup and Super Bowl, and have honed my craft at top organizations such as NBCUniversal, ESPN, NBC Sports Northwest and Time Warner Cable SportsNet.

I’m the founder and creative director of Strange Light Creative, an independent content studio developing and producing original storytelling from concept through final delivery.

I bring a deep passion and a strong commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices through compelling stories and empowering the next generation of women.

I currently serve on the Marketing/Communications committee for WISE (Women in Sports and Events) and am a graduate of the WISE Emerging Leaders program.

I’ve partnered with youth sports organizations such as PlayMakers USA, creating social media, video and design content that supports community-building and access to sport.

I graduated from the University of Washington Journalism program and received my Master’s degree at Long Beach State University in Sports Management.

Outside of work, I’m a proud mom of two boys, a role that continues to shape my perspective on leadership, storytelling and the kind of work I want to put into the world.

Focused on thoughtful storytelling at the intersection of sport, culture and community. Let’s collaborate.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer/Editor, Sports at NBC Universal Local, Digital Innovation Team
August 31, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Demonstrated advanced operating and production skillsets including high-profile video editing, writing, conceptualizing storytelling, sports knowledge, foundational graphic creation, networking, and development of unique project ideas to engage audiences. Delivered unique content across multiple platforms with strict established deadlines with minimal supervision. Wrote video titles and descriptions, designed thumbnail images, and managed other publishing elements to maximize content effectiveness on digital platforms. Oversaw coverage of Olympics and World Cup, achieving millions of video views and impressions. Planned and developed multi-platform content and publishing strategies for major sponsorship campaigns related to NBA, MLB, and March Madness. Produced and edited promotions, montages, features, game highlights, and original programming content, including mini docuseries and thematic features for cultural heritage months.
Producer/Editor at NBC Sports Northwest
September 1, 2021 - August 11, 2025
Assembled and created content using non-linear editing software in a fast-paced sports news environment. Displayed strong editing skills, effective communication, and ability to perform well under pressure and strict timelines, including live conditions with minimal supervision. Delivered feature stories, obituaries, and short news pieces.
Producer/Editor at Time Warner Cable SportsNet and SportsNet LA
July 1, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Produced and edited promotions, montages, mid- to long-form features, game highlights for studio shows, and original programming across two networks. Made decisions on storyline lineup, video/audio elements, graphics, and timing to construct content. Produced game highlights, video-promoted promos, montages, features, voice-overs, and segments for ESPN shows under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations. Responsible for generating story ideas, providing research material for interviews, guest booking assistance, and show element production. Contributed to the launch of networks and served as editor for weekly documentary series. Produced feature stories such as Rick Reilly NFL special and other athlete profiles.
Production Assistant / Pre-Editor / Tease Bump Producer at ESPN
February 1, 2016 - August 11, 2025
Produced game highlights, promos, montages, features, voice-overs, and segments for various ESPN shows. Responsible for story idea generation, research support for interviews, guest booking assistance, and control board operation.
Multiplatform Producer / Editor at NBC Universal Local, Digital Innovation Team
September 1, 2021 - Present
Produced and edited advanced sports video content including high-profile video editing in fast-paced environments for Olympic and World Cup coverage. Demonstrated leadership overseeing NBCULocal's coverage of the Paris Olympics highlights resulting in over 41.4 million page views, 16.6 million video views, and 14 million video ad impressions. Served as project manager for the 2023 Women's World Cup content, achieving over 631,000 video views on the Telemundo local platform, a 187% increase compared to 2019. Produced video news content and features for NBC Owned TV stations portfolio, with strong news judgment and attention to the day's top stories. Edited and co-produced mini docuseries and content for special months and events such as Mental Health Month, Black History Month, and Women's History Month.
Producer / Editor at Time Warner Cable Sports Net and Sports Net LA ESPN
January 31, 2016 - August 10, 2025
Produced and edited promotions, montages, mid-to-long form features, game highlights, and original programming across two networks. Managed story line-up, video/audio elements, graphics, and timing for content construction. Generated story ideas, provided research for interviews, assisted with bookings, produced show elements and operated control board. Delivered content for studio shows including Sports Center, ESPN News, Baseball Tonight, and NFL shows under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations. Contributed to the launch of Time Warner Cable Sports Net and Sports Net LA as inaugural staff member. Served as editor for weekly documentary series and lead editor for live daily studio shows.

Education

Master of Arts in Kinesiology, Sport Management at University of Washington, Seattle, WA
January 1, 2009 - February 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Journalism at California State University, Long Beach, CA
January 1, 2004 - June 1, 2008
Master of Arts in Kinesiology, Sport Management at University of Washington, Seattle, WA
January 1, 2008 - February 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Journalism at California State University, Long Beach, CA
January 1, 2004 - June 1, 2008
Master of Arts in Kinesiology, Sport Management at University of Washington
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (emphasis in Journalism) at California State University, Long Beach
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2008

Qualifications

Emerging Leaders Certificate Program (Women in Sports and Events)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
NBC GEMA Award - Embodies the Cultures - World Cup
January 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
NBC GEMA Award - Above and Beyond - World Cup
September 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Signal Award Bronze - Best Limited Sports Series - My New Favorite Futbolista
January 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Cynopsis Sports Media Awards - Best Spoken Word Series - My New Favorite Futbolista
January 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025
Digiday Video & TV Award - Best Video Podcast - My New Favorite Futbolista
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Los Angeles-area Emmy Awards (Three) - Backsatge Lakers, Backsatge Dodgers
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Emerging Leaders Certificate Program (Women in Sports and Events)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
NBC GEMA Award - Embodies the Cultures - World Cup
January 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
NBC GEMA Award - Above and Beyond - World Cup
September 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Signal Award Bronze - Best Limited Sports Series - My New Favorite Futbolista
January 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Cynopsis Sports Media Awards - Best Spoken Word Series - My New Favorite Futbolista
January 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025
Digiday Video & TV Award - Best Video Podcast - My New Favorite Futbolista
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Three Los Angeles-area Emmy Awards - Backstage Lakers, Backstage Dodgers
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025
Emerging Leaders Certification Program
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
WISE - Women in Sports and Events
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026
NBC GEMA Award - Above and Beyond - World Cup
January 11, 2030 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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