Jathen Spicer's Portfolio
Welcome to my website filled with Short-form, long-form ,and 1 hour + long videos I have contributed to . Enjoy the hard work.
Productions
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Welcome to my portfolio. Throughout these high-level productions, I served as the Associate Director, Technical Director, and Video Mixer, driving the technical execution and live rhythm of major broadcasts and fast-paced reaction shows. Working closely with elite talent and professional athletes, I managed everything from rapid visual switching to seamless audio-video integration, ensuring every cut was sharp and every transition was flawless. Beyond the control room, I also spearhead content creation and strategy as a Producer for 574 Underground, delivering viral digital sports content. I hope you enjoy looking through the work, dedication, and craft that went into bringing these shows to life.
Producer, Talent, Director, and Content Strategist
I present a fast-paced sports breakdown centered on why Saturday, November 7, 2026 is set to be the single most chaotic day of the college football season. Facing the camera, I break down the heavy playoff implications while an eye-catching graphic overlay highlights massive headlining matchups like Alabama vs. LSU, along with powerhouses Oregon, Ohio State, Georgia, Ole Miss, Notre Dame, and Utah. Designed for high engagement, the video blends sharp talking-head commentary with slick graphic overlays to give fans an immediate, high-energy reason to clear their calendars.
Producer, Talent, Director, and Content Strategist
I break down the massive news around major college football programs cashing in on multi-million dollar jersey patch deals, headlined by Notre Dame’s new deal with SoFi. Featuring JaeySpice front and center, we dive straight into the reaction and debate behind these $20M-a-year sponsorship patches hit the chest, pairing fast-paced talking-head commentary with bold graphic overlays of the logos to spark immediate conversation with fans on where college sports finance is headed.
Producer, Talent, Director, and Content Strategist
I break down a heated sports debate over which region in the NFL boasts the best wide receiver group. Featuring JaeySpice front and center reacting to a DraftKings breakdown, we stack up regional powerhouses—comparing heavyweights in the North like Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson against stacked talent across the East, South, and West. Designed for high engagement, the video blends fast-paced talking-head commentary with a clear visual graphic overlay to spark immediate fan debate in the comments over who really holds the title.
Technical Director/
Associate Director
Managed end-to-end technical directored for Bleacher Report’s On Base with Mookie Betts. Responsible for switcher operations and technical direction in a studio environment designed to capture authentic, unfiltered athlete conversations. Ensured seamless integration of b-roll, graphic overlays, and remote source contributions, delivering a polished, broadcast-ready product for B/R’s digital and YouTube platform.
Associate Director
Served as the Associate Director for Bleacher Report’s CFB Selection Sunday Reaction Show. Mastered the fast-paced live environment, driving the broadcast's pacing, execution, and rapid graphic integration. Managed multi-source inputs and live remote feeds under tight deadlines to deliver an engaging, high-energy show for college football fans across digital platforms
Associate Director / Technical Director
Served as the Technical Director for Bleacher Report’s CFB Show featuring Mike Golic. Anchored the live control room execution, managing complex vMix configurations, seamless multi-camera transitions, and real-time graphic overlays. Coordinated live remote feeds and high-paced elements under tight deadlines to deliver a polished, broadcast-ready digital production for college football fans.
Associate Director
Associate Director for the Clash "Who Knows Ball" series for House of Highlights. Managed the live-to-tape pacing, multi-camera coordination, and rapid deployment of real-time graphics for the high-energy sports trivia show. Successfully drove the visual storytelling and competitive flow of the production to deliver a highly engaging, polished series for digital and social platforms.
Producer / Content Strategist
Produced and conceptualized a viral UConn basketball video for the 574 Underground TikTok channel, generating significant digital engagement and audience growth. Spearheaded the end-to-end creative process, from tracking high-leverage sports trends and editing fast-paced visual hooks to optimizing social media strategy with targeted captions and hashtags. Successfully capitalized on peak collegiate hoops culture to maximize reach and drive high-volume user interaction.
Associate Director
Provided full technical oversight for the Jake Fischer Insider Notebook series as a Associate Director and Managed live studio operations, audio/visual workflows, and real-time production elements for an expert-led, high-traffic NBA news show
Director / Technical Director
Directed and line-cut the high-profile digital series featuring Taylor Rooks and Kevin Hart. Handled real-time visual storytelling and live switcher execution in a multi-camera studio environment, seamlessly managing the pacing and rhythm of a high-energy celebrity interview. Coordinated closely with the production crew to deliver a clean, sharp, and broadcast-quality final cut under tight turnaround deadlines.
Producer /
Content Strategist
Produced and conceptualized a high-engagement digital video detailing High Point University’s thrilling March Madness run and postseason journey. Spearheaded the entire creative lifecycle, from deep-dive sports research and narrative scriptwriting to fast-paced video editing. Strategic deployment on social channels successfully captured the intense energy of tournament basketball culture, maximizing audience reach and driving high-volume fan interaction.
Technical Director
Managed end-to-end technical directored for Bleacher Report’s On Base with Mookie Betts. Responsible for switcher operations and technical direction in a studio environment designed to capture authentic, unfiltered athlete conversations. Ensured seamless integration of b-roll, graphic overlays, and remote source contributions, delivering a polished, broadcast-ready product for B/R’s digital and YouTube platform.
Associate Director/
Technical Director
Served as the Associate Director and Technical Director for Bleacher Report’s MLB Insider Notebook featuring Jon Heyman. Provided comprehensive control room and technical oversight, seamlessly managing live studio operations, complex audio/visual workflows, and real-time multi-camera switching. Directed fast-paced production elements and graphic integration under tight deadlines to deliver a polished, expert-led broadcast for high-traffic digital platforms.
Producer / Content Strategist
Produced and conceptualized the viral "Who do you want to draw up the play?" video for the 574 Underground TikTok channel, driving high-volume digital engagement and audience interaction. Headscaled the project from initial creative concept through post-production, optimizing the content for fast-paced social algorithms. Capitalized on trending basketball culture and high-leverage sports debates to maximize reach, view counts, and community discussion.
Associate Director / Technical Director / VMixer
Served as the Associate Director, Technical Director, and Video Mixer for Bleacher Report’s "Fantasy Football" show. Fully managed the live control room execution, seamlessly driving the broadcast's pacing, multi-camera switching, and real-time vMix configurations. Oversaw the rapid deployment of data-heavy fantasy football graphics, player overlays, and remote source contributions under tight deadlines to deliver a polished, high-energy production for digital platforms.
Associate Director / Technical Director / VMixer
As the AD and TD for The MMQB NFL Podcast, I served as the primary technical authority in the control room, bridging the gap between editorial vision and live broadcast execution. I was responsible for the seamless integration of real-time NFL analysis, camera switching, and complex graphic workflows in a fast-paced environment where precision is as critical as the speed of the news cycle.
Associate Director / Technical Director / VMixer
Served as the Associate Director, Technical Director, and Video Mixer for Bleacher Report's flagship college basketball reaction broadcasts, delivering high-quality visual storytelling under tight live deadlines. Partnered with production teams to bridge breaking news and fan engagement by building an API data integration that instantly captured live AP Poll updates the moment they dropped. This automated pipeline populated on-screen graphics in real time, enabling the broadcast to go live with accurate data within 5 minutes of the official release.
Associate Director / Technical Director / VMixer
Served as the Associate Director, Technical Director, and Video Mixer for Bleacher Report's flagship college basketball reaction broadcasts featuring Andy Katz, delivering high-quality visual storytelling under tight live deadlines. Partnered with production teams to bridge breaking news and fan engagement by building an API data integration that instantly captured live AP Poll updates the moment they dropped. This automated pipeline populated on-screen graphics in real time, enabling the broadcast to go live with accurate data within 5 minutes of the official release.
As a Production Assistant on Who Knows Ball, your role was crucial to keeping the live broadcast visually engaging, accurate, and responsive to real-time action. You served as the primary link between live game developments, real-time data, and on-screen presentation.
Key responsibilities included:
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Graphics & Visual Elements: Managed and operated real-time graphic overlays (GFX) during pre-production and live show broadcasts, ensuring seamless visual execution and timely lower-thirds, slates, and visual assets.
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Research & Live Game Intelligence: Conducted deep pre-show research and active live-game tracking to identify key storylines, stats, and emerging trends as games unfolded.
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Stat Integration & Real-Time Updates: Continuously monitored ongoing games and statistics to feed the production team with live updates, surfacing relevant data and graphic callouts instantly to enhance on-air commentary.
As a Production Assistant on Who Knows Ball, your role was crucial to keeping the live broadcast visually engaging, accurate, and responsive to real-time action. You served as the primary link between live game developments, real-time data, and on-screen presentation.
Key responsibilities included:
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Graphics & Visual Elements: Managed and operated real-time graphic overlays (GFX) during pre-production and live show broadcasts, ensuring seamless visual execution and timely lower-thirds, slates, and visual assets.
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Research & Live Game Intelligence: Conducted deep pre-show research and active live-game tracking to identify key storylines, stats, and emerging trends as games unfolded.
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Stat Integration & Real-Time Updates: Continuously monitored ongoing games and statistics to feed the production team with live updates, surfacing relevant data and graphic callouts instantly to enhance on-air commentary.
As a Production Assistant on Who Knows Ball, your role was crucial to keeping the live broadcast visually engaging, accurate, and responsive to real-time action. You served as the primary link between live game developments, real-time data, and on-screen presentation.
Key responsibilities included:
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Graphics & Visual Elements: Managed and operated real-time graphic overlays (GFX) during pre-production and live show broadcasts, ensuring seamless visual execution and timely lower-thirds, slates, and visual assets.
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Research & Live Game Intelligence: Conducted deep pre-show research and active live-game tracking to identify key storylines, stats, and emerging trends as games unfolded.
-
Stat Integration & Real-Time Updates: Continuously monitored ongoing games and statistics to feed the production team with live updates, surfacing relevant data and graphic callouts instantly to enhance on-air commentary.
As a Production Assistant on Who Knows Ball, your role was crucial to keeping the live broadcast visually engaging, accurate, and responsive to real-time action. You served as the primary link between live game developments, real-time data, and on-screen presentation.
Key responsibilities included:
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Graphics & Visual Elements: Managed and operated real-time graphic overlays (GFX) during pre-production and live show broadcasts, ensuring seamless visual execution and timely lower-thirds, slates, and visual assets.
-
Research & Live Game Intelligence: Conducted deep pre-show research and active live-game tracking to identify key storylines, stats, and emerging trends as games unfolded.
-
Stat Integration & Real-Time Updates: Continuously monitored ongoing games and statistics to feed the production team with live updates, surfacing relevant data and graphic callouts instantly to enhance on-air commentary.