Matthew Abrams

About Matthew Abrams

Emmy-winning producer, detail-oriented Digital leader, and innovative content creator…

Experience

1. Director, Digital Video

   ESPN

   Mar 2016 — Present · Bristol, CT, US

   Lead a 24-person team responsible for the development, production and distribution strategy of cross-platform video across ESPN platforms and Social channels, including: trending content; original features; highlights; and curated show material• Drive strategic multi-platform Digital and Social video distribution, with heavy emphasis on increased consumption, fan engagement, and monetization• Develop and evangelize a cross-platform content strategy, enabling ESPN to maximize resources and establish new efficiencies, resulting in innovative platform-specific content, optimized for mobile-first audiences • Collaborate closely with Digital Sales Marketing and Multimedia Sponsorship Integration to optimize monetization, drive new ad executions, establish fresh revenue streams, and develop platform-agnostic sponsorship opportunities • Lead adaptation of real-time metrics and historical data to make informed Production and Programming decisions, in order to better understand how and where sports fans are consuming ESPN content

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

  1999 — 2004

Skills

• Radio Broadcasting
• Production
• Media Production
• Field Production
• Camera
• News Writing
• Entertainment
• Avid Technology Products
• Sports
• Video Editing
• Inews
• Sports Writing
• Video Production
• New Media
• Non-Linear Editing
• Radio
• Documentaries
• Radio Host
• Producing
• Broadcast
• Editing
• Avid
• Storytelling
• Broadcasting
• Final Cut Pro
• Broadcast Journalism
• Television
• Video
• Field Producing
• Avid Media Composer
• Enps
• Editorial
• Creative Direction
• Journalism
• Breaking News
• Broadcast Television