Darren M.

Founded in 2007, Funny Or Die (FOD) is a premier entertainment brand and independent studio that creates award-winning, premium comedy with today’s biggest stars and tomorrow’s freshest voices. With over 1000ish hours of original content spanning almost two decades, FOD lives at the nexus of comedy, pop culture, and politics. Our global audience reaches more than 50 million people across all our social platforms, and we are pioneers in branded content, creating and producing videos for many Fortune 500 companies including Walmart, Kroger, Lyft, H&R Block, HBO, and T-Mobile.

• Led digital transformation initiatives, enhancing online engagement and audience reach.
• Implemented innovative digital strategies that increased brand visibility and revenue.
• Oversaw the development of new digital platforms, expanding content accessibility.

• Expanded strategic partnerships and reestablished sponsored content business.
• Launched new podcast network and vodcast programming.
• Enhanced web tech and ad operations, improving digital capabilities.

• Improved cost-efficiency and diversified revenue streams for digital strategy.
• Led successful CMS migrations to scalable platforms.
• Expanded VOD and FAST programming on new OTT platforms.

• Developed data-driven digital programming strategy for a 40 million audience.
• Redefined creative voice for new and legacy content.
• Adapted digital production to market changes during COVID-19.

• Produced original content for all digital platforms, enhancing audience engagement.
• Collaborated on branded content for partners and TV programs.
• Achieved targets for budgets, revenue, and performance growth.

• Launched Independent Creator Program, producing content with over 100 million views.
• Supervised community program to support comedy creators.
• Curated content to maintain a relevant comedic voice online.

The Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) is the comedy powerhouse founded by Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh. We run two theatres in New York and two in LA, where we feature improv, sketch and standup seven nights a week.

• Wrote for 'Maude' house sketch team, producing monthly comedy shows.
• Co-wrote and produced 'Lonely People,' a sketch comedy show about loneliness.
• Collaborated with independent groups for creative projects.

Sportsrocket is a New York based company working to give sports fans access to live games and events, highlights, and shows, whenever they want, wherever they are, however they consume video.

• Produced and wrote a 20-episode sketch comedy series with 2 million views.
• Developed partnerships with creators, achieving over 1 million views.
• Directed 'Geeking Out,' a YouTube channel with significant subscriber growth.

• Created web and social strategy for 'The Chris Gethard Show.'
• Integrated comedic bits with online presence, enhancing audience interaction.
• Developed design for websites supporting both stage and TV versions.

Melge is a creative production company. We're a group of multi-talented folks who like making original products and collaborating with other super talented folks to make beautiful, hilarious, and moving videos.

• Founded a digital media production company for web, TV, and film content.
• Produced award-winning plays and TV pilot finalists.
• Provided social media services to companies and individuals.

• Provided organizational support for multi-million dollar film productions.
• Wrote script coverage to aid in project development.
• Assisted in all production phases, enhancing operational efficiency.

Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street which reaches 156 million children across more than 150 countries. The Workshop’s mission is to use the educational power of media to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

• Supported digital media projects for 'Sesame Street' and 'The Electric Company.'
• Maintained and created content for an Emmy Award-winning website.
• Managed online video presence, enhancing digital engagement.

• Revived a comedy festival, coordinating multiple college and professional groups.
• Produced shows with nationally recognized headliners.
• Managed sponsorships, funding, and logistics for successful events.

• Conducted analyses for ticket pricing and production schedules.
• Developed design briefs and organized show post-mortems.
• Enhanced marketing strategies and company identity.