Hi, I’m John Macdonald, a senior video editor and award-winning producer with over ten years of experience driving content strategy for global brands, publishers, and agencies. I translate high-level creative direction into hands-on production, leading cross-functional teams from pitch to delivery. I specialize in building scalable end-to-end workflows, optimizing video assets for social platforms, and crafting campaigns that resonate across channels. I bridge creative ideas with practical execution, delivering compelling stories on time and within budget.

John Macdonald

Hi, I’m John Macdonald, a senior video editor and award-winning producer with over ten years of experience driving content strategy for global brands, publishers, and agencies. I translate high-level creative direction into hands-on production, leading cross-functional teams from pitch to delivery. I specialize in building scalable end-to-end workflows, optimizing video assets for social platforms, and crafting campaigns that resonate across channels. I bridge creative ideas with practical execution, delivering compelling stories on time and within budget.

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Hi, I’m John Macdonald, a senior video editor and award-winning producer with over ten years of experience driving content strategy for global brands, publishers, and agencies. I translate high-level creative direction into hands-on production, leading cross-functional teams from pitch to delivery.

I specialize in building scalable end-to-end workflows, optimizing video assets for social platforms, and crafting campaigns that resonate across channels. I bridge creative ideas with practical execution, delivering compelling stories on time and within budget.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Producer at Little Pond Frogs
March 1, 2020 - Present
Established and led a production house focused on digital-first content, scalable end-to-end UGC ads, and platform-specific advertising for major commercial clients. Managed creative direction, pitching, shooting, and delivery; built workflows and vendor relationships; oversaw on-site production at events and conferences.
Video Producer at Casper Telly
February 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020
Key producer managing diverse portfolios ranging from publishing brands to live event coverage. Created hundreds of monthly social assets for Billboard and related brands; led on-site video and edit teams at high-exposure global conferences and festivals; managed RFP workflows to secure new agency contracts; collaborated on content series with All Def Digital.
Video Editor at Billboard Magazine
October 1, 2014 - February 1, 2017
Edited and produced premium content for the industry leader in music charts, news, and events. Covered features by producing cover story video packs combining on-set visuals with artist interviews; developed sponsor content delivering high-value assets for clients; integrated with Billboard's social and online video workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies at SUNY Empire State College
January 11, 2030 - February 20, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services