​Mike Hendel

Washington Capitals   –   Producer / Videographer / Editor  -   2015 - 2020

• Producer

  • Leading a team of producers, editors, shooters, animators and designers to service all video needs for the Washington Capitals

  • Organizing and maintaining production book for all past and present productions

  • Developing graphic treatment and branding plan for recurring content

  • Collaborating with internal clients from every department of team front office

  • Capturing broadcast quality video and audio with DSLR cameras

  • Leading pre-production and generating story ideas for long & short form features 

  • Creating and producing all aspects of monthly behind the scenes feature show “Caps Red Line” for WUSA 9, NHL Network and Monumental Sports Network

  • Researching and improving advanced production value and techniques

  • Leading production meetings to establish a cross-platform content plan

  • Generating story ideas for long and short form documentary

  • Writing scripts for stylized features with professional VO

  • Collaborating directly with NHL front office, coaching staff, players

  • Generating story ideas for long and short form features

  • Directing talent in professional studio, location and voice over settings

  • Supervising graphic design and animation for all NHL content

  • Coordinating with RSNs, NBC Sports and NHL Network for footage acquisition

• ​Field Producer

  • Traveling to high profile events: All Star, Draft, Stanley Cup Final, NHL Awards

  • Directing multiple producers, interns, crews, audio & talent on location

  • Producing with the mind of an editor for everything needed in post

  • Shooting high quality DSLR footage to supplement main cameras

  • Interviewing pro athletes, coaches, and MOS

• News Producer

  • Producing video packages for current events and public relations initiatives

  • Managing production crews and editors for next day turn-around pieces.

• Assignment Manager

  • Booking videographers and talent for field and studio shoots

• Post Production Supervisor

  • Managing editors priorities while assigning ​duties and workflow

  • Approving cuts, giving notes and hands-on editing for original programing

  • Editing short-form and long-form features, promos and game entertainment

• In-Game Entertainment

  • Producing video features for in-game entertainment including opening video, pump videos, concert and event promotion, and corporate sponsorship

• Live Game Producer

  • Producing, Directing, Graphics for live high profile high school sports webcasts