Madelaine Melcher
Story Advocate
About Me
Previously I worked as an assistant in the TV Lit department at United Talent Agency in Los Angeles, a leader in representation for television writers. Before my time in representation, I've worked closely with professional teams, brands, and studios I admire to write and create effective content to better reach their target audiences. I have a bachelor of science in Television, Film, and New Media Studies from San Diego State University with an emphasis in television production. My expertise is in creative development, digital content ideation, SEO, project management, UI/UX, & understanding audience retention with a constant curiosity about consumer trends. Off the clock, I enjoy performing stand-up comedy, writing poetry, short stories, podcasting, and I am always on the hunt for the best ramen. Let me know if you've found it.
Me and my friend
Devon Made a Film
OBSESSION is a short horror comedy about Anna, a true crime junkie who is about to hook up with her celebrity crush - a nefarious local serial killer on the run from the police.
This past fall 2024 we won an audience award at the Nashville Film Festival
See post here.
Weekly Trends Report
While working in creative development for Nickelodeon and Awesomeness TV, I researched current industry trends across social platforms and wrote a weekly newsletter with my findings. This was a fun and creative way to keep the team updated on current events and keep us on pulse with both digital and film and TV industry news.
YouTube Channel Operations Management - FOX
YouTube Channel Operations Management - Mattel
Work
Executive Assistant, John Wells Productions - (October 2023 - Present)
Assistant, TV Literary - United Talent Agency - (June 2022 - October 2023)
Assistant, Unscripted - United Talent Agency - (March 2022 - June 2022)
Creative Development Associate (Unscripted TV) - Nickelodeon Viacom CBS (September 2021 - December 2021)
Content Operations Coordinator (YouTube) - Warner Media Mattel: HotWheels + HotWheels International, Barbie, American Girl (January 2021 - Present)
Content Operations Coordinator (YouTube)- Fullscreen Media FOX Broadcasting, FX, NBC, MSNBC (February 2020 - January 2021)
Account Manager + SEO Specialist - Twiz SEO Marketing, Los Angeles (August 2019-January 2020)
Executive Assistant - Twiz SEO Marketing, Los Angeles (July-August 2019)
Tour Guide - Anchor Brewing Co. San Francisco (October 2018 - June 2019)
Live TV Technical Director - Live at the Belly Up KPBS, San Diego (2017)
Videographer & Social Media Promotions - Aztec Adventures, San Diego (2015-2018)
Videographer & Editor - Big Lake Youth Camp, Sisters, Oregon(2016)
Skills
Youtube Analytics, eCommerce SEO, AHrefs, Google Analytics, UI | UX, copywriting, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Lightroom, G-Suite, JIRA, Close.io, Microsoft Suite, ASANA, Slack, Aspera, Drop Box, comedy, handstands, connect four
Education
Bachelor of Science in Television, Film, and New Media Studies from San Diego State University (May 2018)
Past Lives
Competitive Gymnast, Violin Player, Camp Counselor, Talent Show MC, Dance Dance Revolution Champion
Awards
Excellence in Writing 2018 - Television, Theater, and Film Department at San Diego State University
Outstanding Employee Award 2018 - Aztec Adventures SDSU
Certifications
YouTube Channel Growth Certification - January 2020
YouTube Content Ownership Certification - February 2020
Cicerone Beer Certification - 2018
Hobbies
Climbing, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Stand-up Comedy, Poetry