Melanie Merritt

About Melanie Merritt

Seasoned Media Strategist. Content Creator. Sports Enthusiast. For over 20 years, I’ve lived at the intersection of media and audience connection. My journey has taken me from the adrenaline-pumping sidelines of professional sports (MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA) to the analytical world of digital marketing and podcast production.I believe every brand has a story that deserves to be told with \"big network\" quality and \"social-first\" strategy. I specialize in:Content Creation: Managing, producing and hosting YouTube channels and podcasts, plus social-first video.Live Operations: Navigating the complexities of live stage broadcast sports management with positive energy.Creative Strategy: Aligning pop culture trends with brand goals to deliver measurable impact.When I’m not behind-the-camera at a sports game or producing content, I’m likely deep-diving into the latest in TV trends. I’m here to help media brands shine brighter and reach further. Ask me about my virtual scavenger hunts for TV shows!Looking for a partner on your next project? Let’s talk.

Experience

1. San Diego Padres Stage Manager for Mlb

   Major League Baseball (MLB)

   May 2014 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   It\'s my eleventh season of stage managing live sports broadcasts (formerly Bally Sports & Fox Sports). I\'m a freelance stage manager for the San Diego Padres Home show with Mark Grant and Don Orsillo and the pregame and postgame show with Mariluz Cook and Mike Pomeranz.Providing organizational expertise and crew leadership to support producers and on-air talent during live broadcast sports productions. Managing on-air talent for live and taped on-camera segments, working alongside talent and production staff in a variety of capacities to keep a smooth flow and successful show - before, during, and after the broadcast. Always with a smile! The ability to stay calm under pressure and in high-stakes, high-profile environments with celebrities and sports players. Effective communication among all departments to manage the broadcast areas. In addition to baseball, I also stage manage for other live sports including Hockey, soccer, lacrosse, football, basketball, cage fighting and more. I\'ve stage managed for over a dozen professional sports teams. I\'ve stage managed for over a decade.

Education

• San Diego State University

  Professional Certificate, Media Marketing Specialist

  2007 — 2008

• Bridgewater State University

  B.A., cum laude, Communications

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Tv Production
• Advertising
• Online Marketing
• Promotions
• Publicity
• Online Branding
• Press Releases
• Online Advertising
• Video Production
• Social Networking
• Newsletters
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Television
• Editing
• Film
• Publishing
• Marketing
• Media Production
• Commercials
• Producing
• Post Production
• Documentaries
• Storytelling
• Broadcast
• Magazines
• Digital Media
• Content Strategy
• Video
• Email Marketing
• Film Production