

Video, audio, and digital storytelling.
Jim O’Connell is a Chicago-based producer with more than a decade of experience creating editorial video, branded content, podcasts, and independent YouTube projects.
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And Just Like Yap

Sports Kid Drama Kid

WNBA Digest
Professional Work
Reverb
Video Producer
Produced, shot, and edited original video programming for one of the world’s largest online music marketplaces. My work included artist features, educational series, gear demonstrations, documentary pieces, and social video.
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- Green Day Garage Sale — Artist feature The Official Reverb Green Day Garage Sale
- Music Notes — Editorial series The Story of John Lennon’s “Instant Karma”
- Make Your Drum Kit Sound Like… — Educational series How to Make Your Drum Kit Sound Like John Bonham’s of Led Zeppelin
- Synth Sounds Of… — Educational series Synth Sounds of “Enjoy the Silence” by Depeche Mode
Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown
Podcast Video Editor
Edited long-form video podcast episodes and supporting digital content for the celebrity-hosted mental health podcast.
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Rush University Medical — Now What?
Podcast Video Editor
Edited and sound designed podcast episodes providing information and support about chronic health issues.
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University of San Diego — Kroc Pod
Podcast Editor
Edited podcast episodes for a master’s program project featuring interviews with prominent voices in peace studies and human rights activism.
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Kiplinger — Your Money’s Worth
Podcast Editor
Edited podcast episodes for a personal finance and money management publication.
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Music With Ryan
Video Editor
Edited lessons for a YouTube creator and independent guitar teacher.
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About Jim
Jim O’Connell is a video and podcast producer with more than a decade of experience in filmmaking, podcasting, and YouTube. He began his career at Reverb, where he created industry-leading music content for one of the world’s largest online music marketplaces. Since then, he has produced celebrity podcasts featuring major talent, as well as video and social content for a range of small business and corporate clients. Jim has also developed and produced several original podcasts and YouTube channels, earning millions of views across social platforms.