Hilary Ott

About Hilary Ott

An individual with over 15 years of experience in photography, video production, social media, and sound design. A passion for selfless service to others led me to working at The American Legion, the nation\'s largest veterans service organization, where I create and distribute digital content that showcases the stories, values, and mission of the organization and its members. As part of the media and communications team, I collaborate with various stakeholders to produce high-quality content for social media, web, and print platforms. I leverage my skills and creativity to amplify the voices and causes of local, regional, and national organizations that make a positive difference in their communities. My goal is to use visual media as a powerful tool for advocacy, education, and inspiration.

Experience

1. Multimedia Content Producer

   The American Legion

   Jun 2022 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   As a Multimedia Content Producer at The American Legion, the Nation’s largest Veteran Service Organization, I assist in the development and execution of comprehensive multimedia content strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Leveraging state-of-the-art media production practices and Adobe Creative Cloud software, I consistently deliver professional and impactful results.Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Multimedia Planning: Orchestrated a multimedia content strategy tailored to organizational goals, ensuring alignment with the mission and vision of The American Legion. • Creative Direction: Directed photography and video production, overseeing the creation of compelling training videos, feature stories, public service announcements, and interactive content. • Content Utilization: Assists in the distribution of multimedia content across various platforms, including social media channels, Legion.org, internal and external publications, and one of the most-read magazines in the U.S, The American Legion Magazine. I ensure the content resonates with the target audience and effectively communicates key messages. • Digital Asset Management: Plays a key role in organizing and maintaining a vast digital asset management library containing over images. Implements and manages efficient systems for cataloging, improving metadata, and enhancing accessibility, enabling seamless content retrieval for various projects.Highlights: • Innovative Production: Spearheads innovative multimedia production techniques, enhancing the quality and appeal of content while optimizing resources. • Collaborative Approach: Fosters collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders facilitating the creation of authentic and impactful multimedia narratives. • Impactful Outreach: Elevates the Legion’s online presence and outreach efforts through engaging multimedia content, effectively raising awareness about issues affecting the veteran community.

Education

• Vincennes University

  Associate of Science - AS, Audio Recording

• Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indianapolis

  Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Science, Video Production and Sound Design - Documentary