Elijah Kaak Creative Producer | Creator Consultant

Producer

US VS THEM

Mar 2025 - Current (1 year 4 months)

Producer at Us Vs Them, a creative agency focused on world-building and end-to-end production. Key contributor on projects for legacy brands across video, stills, motion graphics, and VFX.

Creator Partnerships

UP Inc

Aug 2024 - Mar 2025 (8 months)

In Creator Partnerships, I seek to cultivate genuine relationships with creators building partnerships between them and UP into a platform that changes the world. UP is an exclusive new social platform for only approved creators; committed to filtering out harmful content and highlighting creators who inspire and uplift.

Creative Producer

King Studio

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 (6 months)

As a Creative Producer at King Studio, I was instrumental in developing and producing content for a global following of over 100 million across multiple platforms for Zach King. I oversaw every aspect of production, from hiring and managing the crew to ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget. Over the course of my contract, I successfully led the full production of multiple viral videos, amassing a total view count of over 350 million. My role encompassed the full spectrum of content production, including: - Creative Development - Pitching Concepts - Budgeting - On-set Directing - Post-Production Coordination

Coordinating Producer

YZ Productions

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)

In a hybrid position as both Production Coordinator and Producer for the YouTube channel Rebecca Zamolo, I played a crucial role in ensuring the success of bringing multiple high-concept videos to life each week. Tasks include: - Collaborating closely with the production, art, and wardrobe teams throughout both the pre-production and production stages of each video. - Creating and managing daily shoot schedules between all teams with constantly changing creative pivots under high-stress situations. - Serving as the primary point of contact for each location, independent contractors, and talent; spanning a diverse range of ages from infants to elderly.

Associate Producer

Airrack

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (3 months)

Worked as Associate Producer for the YouTube channel Airrack on their Production team for 5 videos, including "I made the World's largest Pizza", and the channel's highest performing video "Walking On Water Prank". - Negotiated contracts/hired vendors for multiple high concept builds. - Worked with the LA film office for a variety of different permits with different needs. - Coordinated an SFX team for multiple explosions/professional effects. - Scouted and managed locations for public shoots, builds, and the special effects. - Sourced props, costumes, and found extras for highly populated shoots.

Production Coordinator

US VS THEM

Mar 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)

Worked as Production Coordinator for UVT for various commercial and music video shoots. Role required working closely with the EP and creative helping in pre-production and production with tasks such as: - Finding, contacting, and locking locations - Hiring and coordinating set PAs - Building and purchasing lists for: props, production supplies, and crafty - Being a key point of contact for crew and vendors on set

Producer

Antonym Productions

Jan 2022 - Current (4 years 6 months)

Worked as a freelance Producer and Post-Producer for both commercial productions, as well as social content. Skilled and proficient at: - Managing production budgets, shoot schedules, crew hires, and production logistics. - Fostering and maintaining relationships with the client in all stages of production. - Putting out logistical fires through collaborative problem solving. - Seeing through a healthy working environment from pre-production, to post; ensuring creative and client work well together and produce quality, impactful, content.

Production Assistant

US VS THEM

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (10 months)

Worked as a PA for UVT. Filled various roles throughout numerous shoots such as: - Key PA. - Driver (talent, crew, truck, etc) - Crafty (shopping, setup, distribute, etc) - Office PA.

Operations Coordinator

POURED Staffing Solutions

Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 (4 months)

Ran operations for staffing start-up Poured (www.poured.app). Navigated the joys and struggles of managing operational efficiency at a small remote business during pandemic times. Role consisted of - Acting as liaison between talent and partners. - Ensuring schedules between stores and users ran smoothly. - Facilitating plans for tackling new markets. - Coordinating relationships between Poured and new clients.

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Social Media Manager

Purpose Church

Jun 2020 - Oct 2020 (5 months)

Worked as head of social media for Purpose Church. Managed content creation for multiple high profile accounts connected to the church. Was a key member of the communications team, working directly with the creative director. Developed and implemented a plan to redesign the organization’s social profile to fit with current marketing and design trends.

Brand Ambassador/Onsite Representative

Yondr

Feb 2019 - Jun 2022 (3 years 5 months)

Worked various in-person events as an Onsite Representative for Yondr (www.overyondr.com). Acted as company representative on site, creating 'phone free' events for various clients. Tasks onsite included: - Communicating clearly and being adaptable with clients on site during high stress environments. - Weekly being adaptable while distributing product (Yondr bags) in new locations. - Having discretion for talent or the client.

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