JP Schlick

JP Schlick

Contributing Editor · The Inertia

Atlanta, GA

In My Own Words

I am a Digital Marketing Specialist with a background in commercial filmmaking, content marketing, and copywriting. As a commercial filmmaker, I’ve had the opportunity to work with several high-profile clients including HGTV, Intel, ESPN, Animal Planet, Polaris, and K2 Sports.

Currently, I am the Digital Content Coordinator at Mt. Bachelor where my responsibilities include project management, digital marketing, social media management, videography, and photography.

Work Experience

Contributing Editor

The Inertia

2014 – Present

As a contributing editor for The Inertia, I produced a series of 30 articles exploring topics that span a range of topics that include: neuroscience, nutrition, human performance, sports psychology, and product reviews. I conducted interviews with world renown athletes and influencers in the outdoor and fitness industries including NYT bestselling author Steven Kotler.

Director of Photography

Social Club

2022 – 2024

Digital Content Coordinator

Mt. Bachelor

2019 – 2021

Videographer

Mt. Bachelor

2015 – 2019

I have been a contracted videographer for Mt. Bachelor since 2015. In this role I direct, film, edit and produce, commercial video content for the Mt. Bachelor social channels. From 2015-2017 I took over the "Bachelor Party" web series which was showcased on all the major snowboard magazine websites. In 2017, "Bachelor Party" received over 2.5 million views across all social channel on a $3,000 budget.

Senior Editor and Content Manager

EVO Gimbals

2017 – 2019

At EVO Gimbals I directed, filmed, edited, and produced commercial video and photo content as well as managed an international team of content creators. In this role, I specialized in creating product reviews and tutorials, motion graphics, product photography, and sizzle reel style trailers for new products.

In 2018, I was a writer and the Director of Photography for an award-winning short film showcased at the Bend Film Festival.

Videographer

SnoPlanks, LLC

2017 – 2018

As a contracted videographer I produced, directed, and edited the "Walk The Plank" web series and a short film by the same name (2017). In 2017 "Walk The Plank" was the most-watched web series on SnowboardMag.com

Freelance Videographer

White Knuckle Studios

2015 – 2016

As a contractor, I worked as a cinematographer, editor, and grip.

Freelance Journalist

ESPN

2014 – 2016

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Union College

2005 – 2009

Skills

CommunicationEnglishWordPressFilm DirectionPhoto DirectionStudio Camera OperationOffline EditingWeb Content WritingSocial MediaOnline JournalismWritingCinematographyNew MediaAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProGoogle AnalyticsCopywritingVideo ProductionSocial Media MarketingVideo EditingCreative WritingPhotographyJournalismDigital PhotographyMarketingVideographyEditingCPR CertifiedMotion GraphicsAdvertisingMarketing StrategyCamera OperationBrand DevelopmentDigital MediaPublic RelationsLightingEvent PlanningOnline MarketingArt DirectionDigital MarketingOnline AdvertisingContent StrategyAdobe Creative SuiteFinal Cut ProFacebookMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe IllustratorPublic SpeakingCustomer ServiceManagementLeadershipStorytellingSocial NetworkingVideo Journalismgimbal operator