Matthew Downe
Content Director • Producer • Director • Editor • FAA Part 107 Certified
mwd@matthewdowne.com | matthewdowne.com | linkedin.com/in/matthewdowne | Chicago, IL
Summary
Creative and technically skilled video production leader with 10+ years of experience spanning cinematography, post-production, creative direction, and branded content strategy. Proven ability to manage end-to-end production for national broadcast, digital, and social campaigns across technology, retail, healthcare, and entertainment. Now bringing deep production expertise in-house to partner with marketing and distribution teams, bridging the gap between compelling creative and measurable content performance. FAA Certified Remote Pilot with a passion for visual storytelling that drives results.
Experience
- Lead creative strategy, content production, and team management for a full-service video studio serving clients in commercial real estate, private equity, and healthcare.
- Oversee end-to-end content campaigns, from concept and scripting through production, post-production, and delivery, ensuring alignment with client brand and marketing goals.
- Partner with clients to shape content distribution strategies for web, social, and internal communications channels.
- Apply expertise in cinematography, drone piloting, and post-production to deliver broadcast- and digital-ready content on budget and on schedule.
- Edited national television commercials for United Healthcare and Relief Factor, delivering broadcast-ready spots under tight agency deadlines.
- Collaborated with creative directors, producers, and account teams to align final cuts with campaign messaging and distribution requirements.
- Gained deep familiarity with the full lifecycle of TV advertising, from agency brief through network delivery.
- Co-founded and grew a full-service production company delivering commercial, documentary, and branded video content for 10+ years.
- Directed, shot, and edited content for clients across multiple verticals; managed client relationships, scoping, budgeting, and project timelines.
- Built branded content strategies in partnership with marketing teams to support campaign goals across TV, digital, and social platforms.
- Utilized FAA Part 107 certification to produce aerial footage integrated into client deliverables.
- Produced political advertising for local and national candidates in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Collaborated with producers, motion designers, and creative partners to deliver content across TV, radio, and web, developing fluency in multi-channel content distribution and audience targeting.
- Produced corporate marketing case studies, training videos, and event coverage; managed photography studio and equipment.
- Partnered with HR and internal communications teams to create content aligned with brand and organizational messaging goals.
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