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Hi, I’m Mercedes Jackson, a production and live-events professional with over 15 years of experience planning and executing in-person, virtual, and televised events. I excel at coordinating complex logistics, content creation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional experiences while meeting tight deadlines and budgets.
In my current and past roles, I’ve led event planning and coordination, managed teams of reporters and technicians, and built strong relationships with clients, vendors, and venues to drive engagement and reliability across Columbus and Dayton, Ohio.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Lifestyle News Producer & Content Creator at Sinclair Broadcast Group (Columbus, OH; affiliates WSY X / WTTE ABC6 & FOX 28)
August 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025Coordinated content for Good Day Columbus and affiliates; collaborated with sales and advertising teams on local and national content to increase community engagement; managed a team of reporters and videographers to develop comprehensive coverage for live broadcasts, external websites and social media.
Live Event Production Stagehand (Audio & Video) at Rhino Events & Staging
May 1, 2023 - PresentPlan and coordinate on-site sound and lighting design for concerts, festivals, and various live events nationwide; maintain inventory of stage props and tools; ensure timely completion and compliance with safety regulations; assist training incoming stagehands on audio/visual equipment.
Lifestyle News Producer & Content Creator at Sinclair Broadcast Group
August 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025Coordinated with sales and advertising teams on local and national content to increase community engagement year over year, help the program reach #1 in-house ratings in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. Managed a team of reporters and videographers to develop comprehensive and compelling coverage for live broadcasts, external websites and social media which ultimately increased brand visibility throughout the region. Also involved in Live Event Planning & Coordination, Budget Management, Investigative Research, and Video Editing.
Live Event Production Stagehand (Audio & Video) at Rhino Events & Staging
May 2, 2023 - PresentManaged sound and lighting design implementation of concerts, tours, festivals, and various live events nationwide to enhance overall production quality. Maintained organized inventory of stage props and tools, ensuring timely completion and compliance with safety regulations. Assisted with training incoming stagehands on audio/visual equipment to recreate complex technical builds on-site during events.
Production Manager / Account Manager at Fern Exposition & Event Services
May 2, 2023 - PresentCoordinate logistics with event hosts, exhibitors and venues for live events for over 50 events annually to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction. Spearhead suppliers sourcing, negotiation and contract finalization to optimize procurement strategies for new and repeat business by 30% through personalized service and timely communication. Efficiently manage onboarding/offboarding process to update employee information, timesheets, and banking documents for union workers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Wright State University
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication at Wright State University
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2012Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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