Edward Merk
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Edward Merk

Creative ServicesNew York, United States
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Edward Merk
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Edward Merk

Creative ServicesNew York, United States
About me
Creative Services Coordinator & Consultant
Projects
  • Universal Standard F/W Campaign
    Universal Standard F/W Campaign
  • Oklo Eye Wear Launch Campaign Shoot
    Oklo Eye Wear Launch Campaign Shoot
  • Producer Plug Beat Battle
    Producer Plug Beat Battle
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Projects credited in
  • Corbin Harris Runs With the Crews of NYC
    Corbin Harris Runs With the Crews of NYCCorbin is an old friend of ours, so we were especially stoked to partner with Corbin and The Local, General Pants’ new Manhattan store, to produce this short film about growing up and hanging out in New York City. Corbin hangs out with bike crew, Self Made Ryderz and the boys from MERK, an internationally-born, NYC-bred music collective. Along the way, he catches their local wisdom on the high energy melting-pot culture of New York City.
  • Vogue - They Are Among US
    Vogue - They Are Among USA Film by Alvin Kean Wong & Nick Sgaglione For @voguesingapore
  • UNICEF Zimbabwe: Africa is Strong
    UNICEF Zimbabwe: Africa is StrongAfrica is strong, Africa is resilient, we are all African”. Despite the global #COVID19 pandemic and the massive scale of the crisis – reaching every corner of the globe. Africa stands united in solidarity to fight the pandemic. We need hope and inspiration during this time. To stay strong. To stay resilient. Through the words narrated by Zimbabwean-born, South African Rugby superstar Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira we are transported across #Africa through the vast landscapes and diverse people tha
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Work history
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    Sound Designer / Music ProducerSong Leader Inc
    New York, United StatesPart Time
    We specialize in music production, curation and live experiences.
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    Creative Services CoordinatorFreelance
    New York, United StatesPart Time
    Provided concierge style creative services which included event planning, video & photo shoot planning, on-site operations such as facility selection, studio booking, production crew staff contracting, transportation, accommodations, and audio/visual arrangements for celebrities, influencers, record labels and brands. Liaised with corporate sponsors to secure product and funding for special projects. Developed relationships with artists, celebrities, and talent managers to identify, source and secure opportunities. Conceptualized and pitched event ideas to strategic partners Executed 100+ events and activations for artists, DJ’s and brands in New York, Mexico City and LA Managed gueslists 300 - 500 on average Organically grew a mailing list from 0 to a 3000 person audience with high open and click rate. Partners have included Convicts, Roger Smith Hotel, Public Hotel, JaegerMeister Secured sponsorship in form of product and funding from Pabst Blue Ribbon, Moet Chandon, Wtrmln Wtr, Tiger Beer, Brooklyn Brewery, Olipop, Lemon Perfect Created and executed campaigns and release strategies for artists and brands which have resulted in press coverage in major publications such as The Fader, Office Magazine, Vogue and OkayAfrica. Pitched and produced an event collaboration series with Mezcal Union for Bengala Bar in Mexico City Assisted on production and planning for WizKid’s Grammy 21’ photoshoot for Billboard Magazine Coordinated a guerilla marketing campaign which went viral amassing 1M+ views and posts popular blogs such as Shaderoom and DJ Akademiks Worked with major label artists including Wizkid, Mike Dean, Robert Glasper, Ghostface Killa
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Skills
  • Project Management
  • Audio Composition
  • Sound Design
  • Sound Editing
  • Event Coordination
  • Creative Assistance
Education
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    BSSt. John's University
     - New York, United States