Hi, I’m Paul Pilcz, a Creative Producer and Content Manager with extensive experience leading end-to-end production and social strategy across food, lifestyle, and entertainment. I’m a hands-on leader who owns projects from concept through final delivery, excelling at scripting, on-set coordination, and content scheduling. I’ve consistently doubled social media followings and driven engagement, delivering high-performing content tied to sales and revenue increases. I thrive in cross-functional environments, coordinating production teams, talent, and brand partners while optimizing workflows for scalable systems. I’m passionate about storytelling, platform-native content, and delivering campaigns that balance editorial integrity with business impact.

Paul Pilcz

Hi, I’m Paul Pilcz, a Creative Producer and Content Manager with extensive experience leading end-to-end production and social strategy across food, lifestyle, and entertainment. I’m a hands-on leader who owns projects from concept through final delivery, excelling at scripting, on-set coordination, and content scheduling. I’ve consistently doubled social media followings and driven engagement, delivering high-performing content tied to sales and revenue increases. I thrive in cross-functional environments, coordinating production teams, talent, and brand partners while optimizing workflows for scalable systems. I’m passionate about storytelling, platform-native content, and delivering campaigns that balance editorial integrity with business impact.

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Hi, I’m Paul Pilcz, a Creative Producer and Content Manager with extensive experience leading end-to-end production and social strategy across food, lifestyle, and entertainment. I’m a hands-on leader who owns projects from concept through final delivery, excelling at scripting, on-set coordination, and content scheduling. I’ve consistently doubled social media followings and driven engagement, delivering high-performing content tied to sales and revenue increases.

I thrive in cross-functional environments, coordinating production teams, talent, and brand partners while optimizing workflows for scalable systems. I’m passionate about storytelling, platform-native content, and delivering campaigns that balance editorial integrity with business impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Content Manager at CookUnity
January 1, 2025 - Present
Oversee digital content strategy and execution for a curated roster of chefs across Instagram and TikTok. Manage tailored content calendars, schedule weekly posts, and develop trend-driven creative that enhances audience engagement and brand presence. Coordinate video shoots, facilitate brand partnerships and collaborations, and lead initiatives in creative campaigns and growth. Track trends and apply data-informed strategies to evolve storytelling and keep content fresh and relevant.
Social Content Producer at CookUnity
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produce CookUnity’s social video content from ideation through execution, ensuring alignment with brand voice, engagement goals, and platform-specific best practices. Capture, edit, and publish high-quality short-form videos that highlight the brand’s top chefs and their unique culinary stories. Facilitate on-camera interactions, making reserved talent feel comfortable while drawing out compelling content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Copywriter (Freelance) at BDG
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance copywriter responsible for creating compelling and diverse written content across BDG's brands. Efficiently handle a variety of writing assignments covering topics such as food, lifestyle, parenting, and entertainment, while adapting seamlessly to the unique voice and guidelines of each brand.
Associate Producer, Marketing & Media at CookUnity
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Ensure smooth operations and high-quality content creation. Handle date management tasks, including tracking updates, ingredient requests, and maintaining the project tracker to ensure all tasks are organized and completed efficiently. Label, organize, and manage online media content to streamline workflow. Update call sheets and coordinate recipe documents across departments to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Social Media Content Creator at Educational Travel Adventures
January 1, 2024 - Present
Generate captivating content aimed at enhancing brand awareness across social media platforms. Conceptualize, shoot, and edit reels, photos, and testimonials. Curate posting calendars and generate production schedules. Maintain a cloud-based storage system for accessing footage and facilitating content creation. Monitor social media trends and insights to optimize content strategy and maximize audience engagement.
Culinary Content Producer & Chef at @ChefPaulardee
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founder of @chefpaulardee on Instagram and TikTok. Conceptualize, create, and post all content designed for the page. Shoot, edit, and style all featured dishes while staying up to date with social trends. Develop recipes of a broad nature for all kinds of cuisines. Understand food brands in order to strategize implementation in recipes.
Coordinator, Billboard Takeover: Chanukkah on Broadway at Key To The City Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed the coordination of contract, video and board specifications for the billboard takeover portion of the music video, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery. Oversaw the synchronization of 17 billboards, across 7 different billboard company owners in NYC's Times Square, for a key reveal in the music video. Verified media content met technical specifications and quality standards. Collaborated with production crew to ensure all elements were set and ready for filming.
GFX Designer (Freelance) at Future
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created and designed magazine advertorial/editorial layouts targeting a wide variety of age demographics. Thrived with quick turnaround deadlines for all drafts. Ensured engaging content that met and complied with brand guidelines. Delivered projects ahead of schedule and under budget.
Producer & Director at Applause NY
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023
Produced, directed, and oversaw content creation for 'Applause NY' YouTube channel. Helped build a subscriber base of 1.5+ million subscribers leading to the channels 1+ billion views worldwide. Produced 30-50 high-quality projects per term. Facilitated screening events biannually. Recruited, on-boarded and trained all staff members. Increased studio profitability through strategic budget management and creative ideation.
Co-Producer & Assistant Director at Peacock Kids (via Applause Theatrical Workshops, Inc.)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Championed pre-through post production of Skully and The Mole Crack the Case and Alien Aided. Led the creation of comprehensive production and shooting schedules, as well as provided GFX supervision. Facilitated location scouting and booking for productions, as well as oversaw the completion of all contracts, riders, and talent releases. Liaised with actors' representation for swift budget-conscious negotiations. Established and maintained an engaging and conflict-free working environment. Successfully managed profit margins and budgeting for productions by employing creative problem-solving.
Development Producer, Co-Creator, & Show Host at Food, Booze, & Bullshit
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Recruited and effectively managed production team. Managed production and travel scheduling. Troubleshot production issues in real-time. Managed cast and crew throughout each shoot, adhering to strict schedules. Researched and prepared episode content. Achieved high-quality content creation on a limited budget. Overcame language barriers to ensure smooth communication. Underwent serious acquisition considerations by the executive teams at the Food Network and Scripps Network.
Content Manager, Chef Marketing at CookUnity
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead end-to-end social content production for a roster of chefs across Instagram and TikTok, overseeing cross-functional collaboration, creative development, production, post-production, and distribution. Own creative ideation, concept ion and scriptwriting, produce and direct shoots end-to-end—including scheduling, on-set supervision, and post-production review. Source and manage collaborators and brand partners. Handle captions, tagging, publishing, and paid social amplification. Grow personal chef account engagement and followership by up to 125%.
Social Content Producer, Brand at CookUnity
January 1, 2025 - Present
Produce short-form social video from concept through delivery across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, spotlighting chefs and culinary storytelling through platform-native formats. Concept, shoot, edit, and publish high-performing short-form video, maintaining brand voice and editorial integrity. Direct on-camera talent and collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, editorial, and creative teams on integrated campaigns. Drive view growth and engagement through trend-informed content creation, campaign performance, optimized formats, and strategic publishing.
Copywriter at BDG
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Write editorial content across food, lifestyle, parenting, and entertainment brands, adapting voice and structure to meet distinct brand guidelines and audience expectations. Deliver clean, publish-ready articles on tight deadlines across multiple verticals. Adapt tone, format, and storytelling approach to align with individual brand standards. Cover timely trends and varied subject matter with speed, accuracy, and editorial rigor.
Co-Producer & Assistant Director at Universal Kids (via Applause NY)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Led end-to-end production for projects including Skully and The Mole Crack the Case and Alien Aided, managing schedules, graphics supervision, and location logistics. Coordinated talent negotiations with agents to secure budget-friendly agreements aligned with project goals. Directed location scouting and booking while managing all contracts, riders, and talent releases to ensure smooth production flow. Maintained profit margins through strategic budgeting and creative problem-solving, fostering a positive and efficient team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Montclair State University, NJ
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
BFA at Montclair State University
January 11, 2030 - February 7, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services