Linnea Edmeier
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Alex Menendez
Linnea is an expert at capturing an audience, but it’s her ability to hone in on their specific needs that makes her the ideal marketing and communications strategist. It’s her precision, task master’s attitude and superb listening skills that have helped me increase my bottom line, page views, client satisfaction and return on investment. Her hands on experience in all aspects of content production (writing, shooting, editing and producing), along with her success at planning and running high profile events make her unique and an extremely valuable asset on many of my projects. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Linnea in corporate promotional projects, journalism, documentary film and volunteer ventures. The ease at which she can go from team lead to field producer to kid wrangler on set makes working with her a breeze. She is able to pull the best out of talent on set as well, the likes of Jon Stewart, Daniel Ellsberg and even Mike Tyson have had fun with her precision and ability to motivate them during our projects. The fact that she has also worked for former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and filmmaker Ken Burns, as well as being a 17 year veteran of CalFire eased my mind in bringing her onboard to work with my most valuable clients. Linnea is an asset in any aspect of production and she will successfully get the job done no matter the obstacles placed in her way. Alex Menendez, Owner Instinct Video and Film Productions
Alex Menendez
Linnea is an expert at capturing an audience, but it’s her ability to hone in on their specific needs that makes her the ideal marketing and communications strategist. It’s her precision, task master’s attitude and superb listening skills that have helped me increase my bottom line, page views, client satisfaction and return on investment. Her hands on experience in all aspects of content production (writing, shooting, editing and producing), along with her success at planning and running high profile events make her unique and an extremely valuable asset on many of my projects. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Linnea in corporate promotional projects, journalism, documentary film and volunteer ventures. The ease at which she can go from team lead to field producer to kid wrangler on set makes working with her a breeze. She is able to pull the best out of talent on set as well, the likes of Jon Stewart, Daniel Ellsberg and even Mike Tyson have had fun with her precision and ability to motivate them during our projects. The fact that she has also worked for former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and filmmaker Ken Burns, as well as being a 17 year veteran of CalFire eased my mind in bringing her onboard to work with my most valuable clients. Linnea is an asset in any aspect of production and she will successfully get the job done no matter the obstacles placed in her way. Alex Menendez, Owner Instinct Video and Film Productions
Alex Menendez
Linnea is an expert at capturing an audience, but it’s her ability to hone in on their specific needs that makes her the ideal marketing and communications strategist. It’s her precision, task master’s attitude and superb listening skills that have helped me increase my bottom line, page views, client satisfaction and return on investment. Her hands on experience in all aspects of content production (writing, shooting, editing and producing), along with her success at planning and running high profile events make her unique and an extremely valuable asset on many of my projects. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Linnea in corporate promotional projects, journalism, documentary film and volunteer ventures. The ease at which she can go from team lead to field producer to kid wrangler on set makes working with her a breeze. She is able to pull the best out of talent on set as well, the likes of Jon Stewart, Daniel Ellsberg and even Mike Tyson have had fun with her precision and ability to motivate them during our projects. The fact that she has also worked for former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and filmmaker Ken Burns, as well as being a 17 year veteran of CalFire eased my mind in bringing her onboard to work with my most valuable clients. Linnea is an asset in any aspect of production and she will successfully get the job done no matter the obstacles placed in her way. Alex Menendez, Owner Instinct Video and Film Productions
Alex Menendez
Linnea is an expert at capturing an audience, but it’s her ability to hone in on their specific needs that makes her the ideal marketing and communications strategist. It’s her precision, task master’s attitude and superb listening skills that have helped me increase my bottom line, page views, client satisfaction and return on investment. Her hands on experience in all aspects of content production (writing, shooting, editing and producing), along with her success at planning and running high profile events make her unique and an extremely valuable asset on many of my projects. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Linnea in corporate promotional projects, journalism, documentary film and volunteer ventures. The ease at which she can go from team lead to field producer to kid wrangler on set makes working with her a breeze. She is able to pull the best out of talent on set as well, the likes of Jon Stewart, Daniel Ellsberg and even Mike Tyson have had fun with her precision and ability to motivate them during our projects. The fact that she has also worked for former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and filmmaker Ken Burns, as well as being a 17 year veteran of CalFire eased my mind in bringing her onboard to work with my most valuable clients. Linnea is an asset in any aspect of production and she will successfully get the job done no matter the obstacles placed in her way. Alex Menendez, Owner Instinct Video and Film Productions
Credentials
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Assisting Individuals in Crisis
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. -
Group Crisis Intervention
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
Experience
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Public Media Journalists Association
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Industry Associations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Mar 2020 - Present
Independent and contracted through Public Media Journalist Association. Network level editorial and project support including written, audio, visual and digital story editing. One to one editing and coaching for reporters; high level training and coaching of managing editors/news directors for editing, strategic planning and editorial direction. Over seven years experience as a national judge for PMJA annual awards. Founding member of the Editor Corp, which was established in 2020 to provide editorial assistance in (but not limited to) editing, fact checking, digital editing, coaching, story development, pitch feedback. Show less
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Gravity Media
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India
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Technical Services/Production Operations
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Feb 2020 - Present
Launched and independently managed ESPN broadcast facility in Las Vegas under new third party service line agreement in conjunction with Caesars Entertainment partnership. Recognized for transformational leadership of 12-person technical team responsible for daily and special live programming on ESPN linear and streaming, domestic and global channels. Created recruiting, hiring and development program for all permanent and flex labor staff. Las Vegas operations point person on senior leadership team for U.S. arm of global business; day to day liaison for ESPN talent and executives. Crafted one-sheets, produced collateral for global marketing campaigns and internal and external communications. Project lead and driver of U.S. company wide culture initiative; architect of on-site core values and implementation. Project management during system installation under accelerated deadlines and supply chain challenges. Crisis leadership through 2020 Covid shutdown: program stoppage, facility shuttering, personnel furlough, risk assessment, reputation management, facility reopening and personnel rehire. Created workflows, policies and protocols; initiated and drove high level discussions with internal leadership and legal team for contract amendments; prepped global executives; managed budgets and tracked service metrics. Successfully scaled operations and workforce for high profile events and new programming. Team tagline: service excellence is our game. Show less
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Capital Public Radio
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Editor, News and Information
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Aug 2015 - Oct 2019
Editorial direction and operational management for daily, longterm and crisis coverage across broadcast, digital, podcast, talk programming and documentary at CapRadio the NPR station in California’s capital city serving an audience of half a million. Developed a large team of reporters, editors, producers and engagement specialists across all platforms. Conceptualized and initiated integrated workflow that set in motion new era of content production, revenue streams and external partnerships. Change leadership and talent development for new positions that enabled network level collaborations and created the organization's first revenue generating product, which accelerated audience growth and engagement. Conceived, assigned, shaped, edited cross purpose content, including live events. Wrote foundational language, arranged art and scheduled marketing campaigns in concert with marketing calendar. Steering of significant collaborations with outside domestic and global media. Internship director. Panelist, moderator, on-air subject matter expert for California wildfires. Notable collaborations: BBC London; Los Angeles Times; Poynter Institute; USC Annenberg. Show less
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U.C. Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, External Affairs
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2013 - 2015
Media and Public Relations, Engagement Lead, Alumni Coordinator, Recruiter. Founded external affairs department. Developed public relations and communications strategies, produced and directed engagement and high profile live events with newsmakers and notable public figures. Recruited and developed brand ambassadors to expand international professional network that continues to grow. Guiding team member for website redesign. Advised dean and leadership on innovative collaborative opportunities between external constituencies and internal function areas. Coached dean, faculty and staff for public speaking, reputation management and media interviews. Gathered meaningful data to inform J-School strategic plan in areas of diversity, equity and inclusion. Managed communications and digital profile; designed/produced print collateral and content for website and social channels. Influential relationship builder for internal communication strategies. Mentored students. Extensive travel. Show less
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Corporate/Promotional/Independent
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Jun 2011 - 2015
Switch operator, director, Macworld, operated Tricaster switcher for multi camera conference sessions during Macworld corporate conventions. Set up of equipment, feeds and editor of session videos. Producer, director, television and video content production, script writing, for Instinct Films. Work includes—Philips Healthcare Global; AAA American Automobile Association; Florida regional hospitals Conceptualize themes for brand marketing showcasing next generation healthcare technology and environments; content for internal and external crisis and reputation management after fatal medical error; scripting for instructional series. Corporate event AV capture. Writer, editor, producer, project director, field producer for Getty and Associated Press contract photographer. Consistently published worldwide. Developed and edited stories, selected images for print and online editorial and promotion. Responsible for logistics, interviews and gaining access to people and locations. Show less
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Producer, correspondent, intern coordinator
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Apr 2011 - Aug 2013
Afternoon news producer. My job: find them! In addition to producing, was also the station's Internship Coordinator. -Associated Press Television and Radio Association, Mark Twain Award, Best News Broadcast 2012 -Radio and Television News Directors, NorCal winner, Best News Broadcast-Over 15 minutes 2012 Key decision maker in fast paced, top market, award-winning newsroom KGO—the West Coast flagship affiliate for ABC Radio. Editorial oversight of newscast content. Writer/editor for news; outreach to media reps for access to newsmakers. Assigned, managed reporters, breaking news, on-air interviews, network feeds and anchor communications. Part of planning and launching of new station location. As correspondent, live hits for San Diego Coast/ tsunami aftermath; Cape Canaveral, Shuttle launch; Northern California/ wildfires. Show less
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CAL FIRE
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United States
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Wholesale
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Fire Captain
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1985 - 2001
First officer on fire engine, directed fireground operations; hired, trained, supervised crewmembers for fire suppression, medical, hazmat and rescue emergencies; personnel and resource policy compliance and record keeping; station budget oversight; analyzed budget allocations and prepared fiscal year-end reviews; assisted in confidential personnel and administrative duties under direction of Personnel Specialist and Administrative Chief; responsible for equipment maintenance and readiness. Public Information Officer; Headquarters Station Captain; Helitack certified in helibase management/finance; Fire Academy Adjunct Instructor; Hiring Committee; Safety Coordinator; Emergency Medical Technician. Show less
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Education
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University of California, Berkeley
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University of California, Davis
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CAL FIRE Fire Academy
Fire Engine Operations, Fire Apparatus Engineer Academy
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