Tel: (917) 344-9148 email: marc.birnbach@gmail.com

Hardware-Software/Technology:

AVID Express, AVID Media Composer, Outlook, Photoshop, Quark, Apple Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Live Type, Motion, iTunes Producer, iDVD, iMovie, iPhoto. Canon XL1, Panasonic DVX, JVC, Beta/Digi Beta Deck, Mini DV, DVC Pro, DV50, Hi-8/D8.  Arri Lighting Kits, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.

Experience:

Backstage Blogger.Net – 2008 - Present

Chief Editor

Research upcoming music shows and make contact with proper contacts to secure review/photo passes

Create, compile, and organize interview questions based on research and material gathered from representatives

Schedule interview times and conduct interviews within allotted time allowed

Travel to various locations along the East Coast to photograph and review/interview shows and artists.

Output final draft of review/interview within deadlines for various sources and publications

Maintain and update Backstageblogger.net weekly with new pictures and new articles

Independent Artist Representatives - 2008-2009

Vice-President of Music Placement    New York, NY

Maintain and update Film & Television contact list

Seek music placement of original music for IAReps represented artists and composers

Seek booking opportunities for live music artists on IAReps roster

Maintain and update pay scale rate spread sheets based on current pay trends

Create and maintain IAReps Artist PRO accounts online

ABC Network a Walt Disney Co. - 1997-2000, 2004-2008

Senior Music Coordinator (Television Credited) New York, NY

Maintain and update production and commercial music library

Identify unknown music placed in previously aired programs

Assist ABC Producers with music suggestions for show segments

License production music and obtain invoices for needle drop music

Research and keep current with the top artists of today from around the world

Liaison between TV Show Directors and Music acquisition for segment music needs

Upload to itune and manage ABC Commercial Music Library 

Research and manage new commercial library offerings for department

Responsible for all logging, reporting of music usage for ABC TV use.

Avenue Z Productions, LLC - 2000-2006

Director/Senior Video Editor (Freelancer) Brooklyn, NY

Commercial & Non-Profit Group Production Highlights:

Sandfrog Music Video, Starring MLBP Scott Spiezio Budget $7600

The Children’s Wish Foundation, Music Video for Wish Child, Erika Murray Budget $25,000

“Mestepen” (Drama) The exposure of Racism and Prejudice of Spanish Gypsies -Budget $15000

Hombanc, LLC, 3 Film Commercials airing regionally (New York, Florida) –Production $42,000

Earthbound, LL Cool J clothing line, Promotional Video & Commercial Pitch –Budget $28,000

The Amount Boyz, 2004 Promotional Video package – Budget $11,500

Yoe! Studios, Style Guides Promotional Video – Budget $5900

Landall/Dinghy Locker - Regatta Race - $5000

2009 Children of Bellevue - Gala Video - $5000

2008 Kids in Crisis, Triathlon - $4000

Make-A-Wish Foundation, Three Piece Video for Annual Charity Galas - $ Donation

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WCBS Radio 880 AM, Video Networking Meeting Conference - Budget $1200

RDD Associates Inc. - 2002 – 2008

Retail consultant (Freelance ) Yorktown Hts., NY

Consulted with Major Retailers on visual merchandising techniques

Assisted Retailers with in store graphic and sales tool concepts

Trained in store sales staff on how to sell through store design and display presentations

Created animation selling tools and design concept drawings through Final Cut Pro

Fox News Channel - 2000-2001

News Video Editor (Online/Offline)-Freelance   New York, NY

Edited live video under severe deadlines

Edited tape to tape (Linear/Offline) from various production tape formats

Formatted and stripped tapes for next days use

NBC Sports- 2002 Winter Olympics Salt Lake City - 1998- 2000

Senior Music Coordinator     Salt Lake City, UT 

Design and implement NBC Music cue software

Maintain and update production and commercial music library

Identify unknown music placed in previously aired programs

Assist NBC Producers with licensing music and music suggestions for show segments

Coordinate and develop an around the clock schedule for librarians

More notable companies employed/interned under:

MTVN, Nickelodeon Online, CNBC, WCBS 880AM, WVIP 1310AM, Arista Records, Metropolitan Opera House, Nick at Nite, TV Land, Walt Disney World, Inc.

Education:

Long Island University, Brookville, NY    Graduated 1997

BA – Communication & Broadcast, TV & Radio

New York University, New York, NY

Post Production and Digital Theory Certification, Completed 2002

Japanese Translation / Interpretation, Completed 2004

Berklee School of Music, Boston MA    Graduated 2008

Master Certification - Music Business

Awards:

Daytime EMMY award citation – Best Musical Score Daytime Drama, 1999

Long Island University Provost Award for Leadership, 1997

23 Walt Disney World Guest Service Cards – 3 Letters of Recommendation

Walt Disney “Eyes & Ears” Magazine Recognition – Magic Monorail Pilot