Accomplished digital media professional with significant experience in product management, content strategy, and partner development. Focused leader and hands-on manager with a proven track record of launching cutting-edge digital entertainment experiences that deliver unique value for stakeholders and consumers.
TL;DR - I've been making cool stuff for the Internet since 2005.
Director, Product Management, Partnerships and Integration @ We are a consumer technology company focused on developing industry-leading hardware and software products that breathe new life into everyday objects. Our first creation is the Ray Super Remote, an intuitive, touchscreen universal remote control that reimagines and reinvents the way we watch television. From December 2014 to Present (1 year 1 month) Director of Product, YEAH! @ Created and led the product vision and strategy of AMC's YEAH!, the industry’s first digital movie service to feature time-based interactive extras that play in sync with streaming movies. Directed all product development for website, iPad application, Facebook canvas application, and back-end systems. Work featured in Entertainment Weekly “Must List”, New York Times, and USA Today. From August 2012 to December 2014 (2 years 5 months) Product Manager, YEAH! @ Created original product concept and directed development of AMC's YEAH!, the industry's first subscription-based movie service to feature time-based interactive extras and first to launch as a Facebook canvas application. Nominated for 2012 Brightcove Innovation Award for "Best Customized Video Player". Promoted to Director of Product. From January 2011 to August 2012 (1 year 8 months) Senior Producer @ Created and executed digital media strategy of a $650M proposed film and television production studio founded by former Paramount Pictures and Boston Celtics executives. Launched the first social networking site for the New England entertainment industry. Produced and distributed over 200 episodes of original web series. From 2008 to 2010 (2 years) Greater Boston AreaAdjunct Professor @ Created and taught course in film and television department focused on the impact of multi-platform distribution and transmedia storytelling on the television industry. From 2009 to 2009 (less than a year) Greater Boston AreaSponsor Liaison to MIT Media Lab @ Served as the company's Sponsor Liaison to the MIT Media Lab. Collaborated with MIT Media Lab faculty, students, and other sponsors to establish mission and research objectives for launch and inaugural year of Center for Future Storytelling. From 2008 to 2009 (1 year) Greater Boston AreaProduction Manager @ Managed all video production efforts at startup social networking site for indie musicians. Produced segments, oversaw budgets, purchased equipment and supplies, commissioned videos from vendors, and optimized content for distribution. From 2007 to 2008 (1 year) Greater Boston AreaProgramming Coordinator @ Managed the development of programming for Boston University's award-winning student run television station. Created and implemented the weekly programming schedule. Oversaw all aspects of production for butv10's Telly Award-winning debate show "On That Point". Wrote, directed and edited numerous episodes. From 2006 to 2007 (1 year) Project Manager @ Managed client relations from time of sale through completion of work on implementation of complex telecommunications solutions. Earned certification from Avaya in both sales and implementation of IP telephony. From 2005 to 2006 (1 year) Greater New York City AreaProduction Coordinator @ Coordinated production of music videos, promos, and EPKs for Warner Brothers, Interscope, Epitaph, and Roadrunner Records. From 2004 to 2004 (less than a year) Greater Los Angeles Area
M.S., Television Management @ Boston University From 2006 to 2008 B.S., Television-Radio @ Ithaca College From 2001 to 2005 Rich Kearney is skilled in: Digital Media, New Media, Video Production, Television, Final Cut Pro, Video, Social Media, Web Video, Content Strategy, Film, Product Management, User Experience, Video Editing, Avid, Adobe Creative Suite
Websites:
http://www.richkearney.com,
http://www.richwithpossibility.com,
http://www.richiestyles.com