EMMETT J.
LYNCH
773-715-1980 | [email protected] | Los Angeles, CA
A dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from
concept to completion, designing strategies and assisting teams to success. Former collegiate athlete with extensive experience
in entertainment, interpersonal communication & the various forms of film and digital media.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY Los Angeles, CA
Agency Assistant 2019 – Present
● Assistant to Talitha Watkins in Motion Picture Talent department.
● Covering assistant to CAA agents across Television, Motion Picture, Sports, and Media Finance departments.
● Managing high volume phone calls, emails, agent’s calendar and meeting schedule.
● Scheduling client meetings and calls. Analyzing projects, covering scripts & assigning roles to clients.
THRIVE LA, Los Angeles, CA
Account Executive 2018 – 2019
● Lead sales representative for Staples office supplies. Hiring & building sales teams.
● In charge of scheduling and presenting pitch meetings with commercial business owners.
KWWL/NBC NEWS, Iowa City, Iowa
News Director Assistant 2017 –2018
● Answered phones, schedule conference calls, maintained calendar for Director of News Broadcasts.
● Fact check ‘Breaking News’ prior to air. Broadcast segment review for Morning News @ 7
AFRICAN AMERICAN BROADCASTING INC, Iowa City, Iowa 2017 –2018
Anchor / Reporter
● Lead Anchor for live television broadcasts.
● Prepare or improvise anchor scripts on location for local community, festival, and sporting events.
IOWA PUBLIC RADIO KBBG 88.1 FM Iowa City, IA
Live Radio Host 2017 –2018
● Afternoon radio for during Midwestern rush hour ‘Drive Time’ segment.
● Que 75+ records daily, live calls on-air, vocally recorded ads & PSA’s for business.
NORTHERN IOWAN NEWS STATION Cedar Falls, IA
Senior Writer 2017 – 2018
● Weekly writer for the Mid-week and Sunday newspaper.
● Covered city events, film reviews, university athletics, and professional sports assignments.
DIRECTOR / FILMMAKER Chicago, IL 2011 – Present
● 9 years of Creating & Directing experiential montages and documentaries.
● Supervise film crew of 6+. Schedule flights, lodge, etc. for crew & interviewees.
● Log 1000+ interview questions tailored for specific persons, experiences, and lifestyles.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Journalism Communication Studies
Minor: Media Communication June 2014 – May 2015
GPA: 3.8 Cumulative
SKILLS
Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, energy, and initiative | Excellent communication and
collaboration skills | Ability to multitask with meticulous attention to detail | Adaptive and resourceful by
nature | Proactive and able to anticipate problems, | Good judgement & Discretion
Technical Skills: Highly proficient with MS Office software (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Word), | Strong
knowledge of emerging platform devices (mobile, tablets etc.) | | Proficiency with Google Applications |
Proficient in MAC and PC Operating Systems | CAA Bootcamp Trainee Graduate
INTERESTS
Television Industry, Film Production, Motion Picture Finance, Athletics, Alternative & Unscripted Content
