Rich Kearney
Rich Kearney is a digital media producer + strategist based in New York City.
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Kearney Media for business.
Richie Styles for music.
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- SummaryI am an entrepreneurial digital media producer and strategist with expertise in online video and multi-platform television. I am a creator and producer of successful original web series including "The Series: Plymouth Rock Studios", "New Kids on the Rock", and "Neil Cicierega Presents". I am also the creator of “Three Screens”, Boston University’s first course on multi-platform television, and a founder of both the MIT Media Lab Center for Future Storytelling and Hollywood East TV, the leading social network for the New England entertainment industry. In 2010, I moved to New York City where I am currently working at AMC Networks on developing and launching new IPTV products.Specialties: Expert in strategy and development for online video and multi-platform television. Advanced knowledge of HD video production. Proficient designer and editor with Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut and Avid. Experienced screenwriter and copywriter. Power user of all major social media applications and blogging platforms. Extremely proficient in both Mac OS and Windows, Apple iWork and Microsoft Office. Intermediate HTML and CSS.Experience
- Jan 2011 - PresentIPTV Product & Content Consultant / AMC NetworksLong term consulting job developing and launching a range of IPTV products for multiple platforms.
- 2010 - PresentDigital Producer + Strategist / Kearney MediaConsulting on online video and multi-platform television strategies for media companies. Developing an original half-hour animated comedy series for television.
- 2008 - 2010Senior Producer / Plymouth Rock StudiosEngineered media strategy of film and television studio founded by former Paramount Pictures and Boston Celtics executives. Development raised over $10 million, garnered overwhelming public suport, and gained all governmental approvals. Produced and distributed 200 episodes of daily web-based reality series about the studio with 20,000 email subscribers and 15,000 fans on Facebook and Twitter. Developed scripted web series viewed three million times and featured on YouTube's homepage, G4's "Attack of the Show", and all four major networks' Boston affiliates. Founded Hollywood East TV social network to promote the studio and successfully established it as leading site of New England entertainment industry. Managed ten person staff creating video, web, design, and animation solutions.
- 2009 - 2009Adjunct Professor / Boston UniversityCreated and taught course in film and television department focused on the impact of multi-platform distribution and transmedia storytelling on the television industry.
- 2008 - 2009Sponsor Liaison / MIT Media LabCollaborated with faculty, students, and other sponsors to establish mission and research objectives for launch and inaugural year of Center for Future Storytelling.
- 2007 - 2008Video Producer / Production Manager / Unsigned ArtistsManaged 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.
- 2006 - 2007Programming Coordinator / butv10Managed the development of programming for Boston University's award winning student run television station. Created and implemented the weekly programming schedule.
- 2006 - 2007Producer of "On That Point" / butv10Oversaw all aspects of production for butv10's Telly Award-winning debate show. Wrote, directed and edited numerous episodes.
- 2005 - 2006Project Manager / Platinum CommunicationsManaged 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.
- 2004 - 2004Intern / Production Coordinator / 1171 Production GroupCoordinated production of music videos, promos, and EPKs for Warner Brothers, Interscope, Epitaph, and Roadrunner Records.
Education-
2006 - 2008Boston UniversityM.S. in Television Management
Activities: butv10, 'On That Point,' New TV Workshop -
2001 - 2005Ithaca CollegeB.S. in Television-Radio
Activities: ICTV (Ithaca College Television) -
1997 - 2001Morris Knolls
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Tweets
- @BrandonGuarneri Just got my first fantasy football email from CBS this morning. You too?
- @BradJWeiner Thanks dude. Totally different vibe than the others right?
- @BradJWeiner Hell yeah dude. I'd totally be down for that. Are you going this year?
- These are pretty slick, but I'd never share my profile with new business contacts. "Facebook Business Cards Are Here" http://t.co/iSmFtS1C
- "There's no truer sign from the universe that you should be a standup comedian than crying in Bed Bath and Beyond as a grown man."
- "Be prepared to headdesk so many times that you dent your furniture..." I've never heard 'headdesk' as a verb. I like it.May 11, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Surprised they're not just buying them. "Google To Drop Millions On Investment In Machinima" http://t.co/Nes45y9U
- I now have 'cut all the tourists in line' privileges at Cafe Europa. Midtown has never felt like such a neighborhood. :) #nycMay 09, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @BrandonGuarneri Pros: everything. Cons: nothing.
- I realize it's a beta, but seriously, Messages for Mac is terrible.May 09, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Tumblr Does Its Own Curating With New Storyboard Project http://t.co/WMzMlxwU #in
- There's an article about YEAH (@yeah_tv) on @BDisgusting. My proudest day as a movie nerd.May 01, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- I'll be at this. "Multi-Screen Mix-Up NY Featuring Revision3 CEO Jim Louderback" http://t.co/sP5mlMpo via @eventbrite
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“They’re basically like the original alternative rock band,” the controversial world leader and Holocaust denier added.
totallynotkelsey: “Wee-Bey’s obsession with his fish is one of my favorite minor storylines in “The Wire.””
ME TOO. :)
I admit it. I love pictures of animals with stupid captions. Particularly if the caption contains a pun. Also, I love puns.
Walked into office and Sundance is showing my favorite scene from my favorite show, Freaks and Geeks (Taken with Instagram at AMC Networks, Inc)
Classic moment. All these years later, I still can’t believe how crazy this was. Van Gundy man.
upnorthtrips: BASKETBRAWL
When anybody asks you about us, Osama bin Laden is dead, and General Motors is alive.
Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States of Badass AmericaSeth Rogen can make all the bad movies he wants. He’s still hilarious when he’s just being himself.
The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Moshing at a 1982 Dead Kennedys Show
Oh man this is really great.
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Recent Tracks
- Changes - 1999 Digital Remaster by David Bowie
- One by Harry Nilsson
- Heaven - Live LP Version by Talking Heads
- Truth Doesn't Make a Noise by The White Stripes
- Home by LCD Soundsystem
- Some Things Last a Long Time by Daniel Johnston
- Battle of Who Could Care Less by Ben Folds Five
- Once In A Lifetime - 2005 Remastered Album Version by Talking Heads
- We're Going to Be Friends by The White Stripes
- Gentle Spirit by Jonathan Wilson
RadioheadMy Morning JacketThe BeatlesDeath Cab For CutieSufjan StevensThe NationalThe White StripesArcade FirePhishInterpolThe Black KeysU2Kings of LeonThe KillersLCD SoundsystemAnimal CollectiveBon IverPink FloydMidlakeKanye WestSpoonThe StrokesWilcoJay-ZFleet FoxesPixiesHot ChipGrizzly BearVampire WeekendPavementPeter Bjorn and JohnThe Rolling StonesIron & WineBeach HouseFlying LotusLed ZeppelinBeckCut CopyTV on the RadioM83Yeah Yeah YeahsFranz FerdinandBlitzen TrapperPanda BearPearl JamThe Avett BrothersDavid BowieMGMTNasThe Flaming Lips
