Marc Chester
Senior Video Producer & Content Marketing Lead
San Marcos, CA | email: mrmarcchester@gmail.com | phone: (714) 335-5569
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcschester
SUMMARY
Senior Producer & Media Director with 15+ years leading high-impact video campaigns for brands like Disney, Honda, and Marvel. Expert in building scalable production systems, directing fast-turnaround shoots, and aligning media strategy with business goals. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multi-channel content pipelines, and deliver cinematic content that drives revenue, retention, and engagement. Brings a rare blend of creative vision and operational execution - delivering speed, quality, and results at scale.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009 - Present
EDGE9 MEDIA
Founder & Executive Producer (formerly Aoyama Creatives)
Los Angeles/San Diego, CA
● Built and scaled a full-service video production company serving brands like
Disney, Honda, Marvel, and Epic Rap Battles of History.
● Directed high-impact brand campaigns that drove lead generation, visibility, and multimillion-dollar client revenue across coaching, SaaS, non-profits, and health and wellness sectors.
● Engineered agile content pipelines that accelerated campaign speed by 30% and improved client retention through consistent, platform-optimized delivery.
2024 - 2025
IAMACOMEBACK
Senior Video Producer & Content Director (Contract)
Dana Point, CA
● Directed media operations and strategy for an eight-figure brand, aligning video production with business goals across ads, curriculum, and social content.
● Built and implemented scalable systems for pre-production, editing, and
publishing - cutting turnaround times by 40% and doubling content output.
● Led high-stakes live and same-day event productions, delivering cinematic
assets that increased engagement, supported launches, and improved client
retention.
2023 - 2025
WAKE UP WARRIOR
Lead Video Producer & Marketing Strategist
Orange County, CA
● Produced 50+ cinematic assets monthly across events, curriculum, and paid
media - cutting delivery timelines by 33% and boosting audience engagement.
● Collaborated with marketing and leadership to develop rollout strategies that
increased conversion and extended product lifecycle.
● Drove high-volume production with same-day turnarounds, ensuring content quality and consistency in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
2022–2023
CHEF WORKS
Senior Video Producer & Cinematographer/Editor
San Diego, CA
● Directed and produced 20+ global culinary campaigns, increasing paid ad
conversion rates by 22% through targeted, story-driven content.
● Led end-to-end production across branded e-commerce, social, and marketing channels, aligning visual strategy with business objectives.
EDUCATION
Cal State Long Beach - BA in Music (2008)
Northwestern University - Leadership Certificate (2023)
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
● Directed 500+ videos across live events, curriculum, and brand campaigns - crafting story-driven content that elevated mission-focused organizations and drove audience engagement.
● Led video production for CSSSA (California State Summer School for the Arts), with final films screened at Pixar HQ. The work contributed to securing multi-year state funding for arts programming and highlighted the impact of youth storytelling at scale.
● Traveled to Nicaragua to direct a digital storytelling project, helping a rural school leverage its first-ever internet connection. Led students in filming, editing, and launching digital content that empowered the local community through access and education.
● Spearheaded a nonprofit media campaign that raised $70,000+ in under 10 days without a donor list—rallying 35 volunteers and partners through high-impact storytelling and grassroots outreach.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
● Marketing/Leadership: Content Strategy, Team Leadership, Cinematic Storytelling, Deadline-driven Execution, Cross-functional Collaboration, Creative Direction
● Video Editing/Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Runway, Frameio, ChatGPT, Descript
● Design/Animation: After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva
● Marketing Tools: Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, GoHighLevel
● Workflow/Team Tools: Slack, Google Suite, Asana, Notion,
● Upload/Publishing: Vimeo, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Same-Day & Live Event Production