Jon Mercer

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I'm Jon Mercer, a creative professional with 17 years of experience in both production and post.

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I’m Jon Mercer, a creative professional with 17 years of experience in both production and post. I’ve worked with major brands and agencies, academic institutions, and non-profits and NGOs both domestically and internationally. My work combines emotional driven storytelling with an ability to assess my client’s needs and viewer’s motivations.

  • 18 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Executive Producer + Director · Pixela Pictures FilmsJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

Produced, directed, and edited feature-length documentary content for NGOs, universities, and brands; established best practices for field producing and storytelling; coordinated external specialists including animators, sound mixers, editors, and additional regional producers to maintain a cohesive creative vision and delivery schedule.

Senior Editor + Colorist · Accomplice EditJan 2015 – Oct 2025 · 10 yrs 10 mos

Ranged/supervised editing, color grading, and composed sessions; maintained and updated technology, equipment, and workflow for editorial and motion graphics divisions; provided creative and technical supervision of junior editors and GFX assistants.

Owner + Director · Key and Kite StringJan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

Produce, direct, and edit documentary content for NGOs, universities, and brands; establish best practices for field producing and storytelling; coordinate external specialists including animators, sound mixers, editors, and additional regional producers while maintaining creative vision and delivery schedules.

Editor, Freelance · FreelanceJan 2009 – Oct 2025 · 16 yrs 10 mos
Online Editor · DDR - Dir. Amy SiegelJan 2008 – Oct 2025 · 17 yrs 10 mos
Assistant Editor / Motion Graphics · Finish EditorialJan 2008 – Oct 2025 · 17 yrs 10 mos

Education

3D Animation Certificate (Maya) · Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University2010
BA · University of New Hampshire2005

Certifications and awards

3D Animation Certificate (Maya)2010
BA2005

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