Executive Producer at KGTV - ABC
Greater San Diego Area
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- Executive Producer at KGTV - ABC
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- Founder at Hollywood Pastor
- PlainJoe Studios, Marketing, Public Relations Specialist at PlainJoe Studios
- Author, Starving Jesus - Cook Publishing at
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- Rochester Institute of Technology
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J.R. Mahon’s Summary
J.R. Mahon is a television producer, media consultant, writer, public relation specialist and marketing strategist.
J.R. has 20 plus years in the television and media business working for Time Warner, Gannett television, NBC and freelancing for every television network in the country. Mahon is a highly skilled communicator, an award-winning journalist and sought after creative consultant.
The author of “Starving Jesus” (Cook Publishing) and “The Porn Manual” (XXXchurch)
J.R. is a gifted conceptualizer whose creative prowess is sought after by corporations across the country.
Responsible for creating “Guerrilla Ministry” for groups like XXXchurch.com, and Starving Jesus. J.R. has helped dozens of ministries understand the process of communicating to mass audiences.
As the creator and author of Starving Jesus and the Starving Jesus Tour 2006, J.R. started and lead dozens of national outreaches from feeding the homeless to securing financial sponsorships for 650 children in the Dominican Republic through Compassion International.
Mahon has been quoted in some of the nation's leading newspapers, including The Washington Post, and The Dallas Morning News. He has also appeared on such national news programs as NBC’s Today show and ABC’s Nightline with Martin Bashir.
J.R. speaks to thousands of people every year, from Sunday morning church services to national television conferences. He is a gifted speaker who challenges and inspires audiences across the world. His television and ministry experience have made him an expert on media and its effects on American church culture.
Married 15 years to his best friend Diane, they spend their time running after their three adopted children Maria, Angel and Zian. They make their home in Cleveland, Ohio.
J.R. Mahon’s Specialties:
J.R. core strengths:
- Management
-Leadership and Team Building
-Interpersonal Communication Skills
-Media Relations
-Interview/Crisis Coaching
-Project Management
-Corporate Engagement
-Creative Media Skills
-Video Production
-Creative Direction
-Public Speaking/Presentations
-Brand Development
-Production Coordination
-Client/Vendor Relations
-Talent Management
-Needs Assessment
-Training/Evaluation
J.R. Mahon’s Experience
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Executive Producer
KGTV - ABC
(Entertainment industry)
September 2009 — Present (3 months)
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Founder
Hollywood Pastor
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2008 — September 2009 (1 year 9 months)
I do my best to love people while running the joint.
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PlainJoe Studios, Marketing, Public Relations Specialist
PlainJoe Studios
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
December 2007 — January 2008 (2 months)
-Brand development, web site traffic growth
-Developed brand strategy and statistics systems.
-Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development. -
Author, Starving Jesus - Cook Publishing
(Writing and Editing industry)
October 2007 — January 2008 (4 months)
My first book, Starving Jesus is a call to the American church to get out of the pews and into the community.
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Executive Director
XXXchurch.com
(Religious Institutions industry)
January 2003 — September 2007 (4 years 9 months)
Created and executed day-to-day public relations and marketing efforts for XXXchurch.com. Facilitated all national and international media relations. Produced and coordinated all national and international XXXchurch.com public outreaches. Produced all web-based content and monthly newsletter. Featured outreach speaker.
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Executive Producer
WKYC-TV
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
November 1999 — September 2003 (3 years 11 months)
Managed all aspects of television news production for 3-hour morning show and afternoon programming. Increased over-all ratings of morning show taking it from #3 to the #1 rated morning show.
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Special Projects Photojournalist/Producer
KARE-TV
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
December 1995 — December 1999 (4 years 1 month)
Produced and created story content for special projects unit. Newsroom leader who helped lead KARE Photojournalist's to national prominence.
J.R. Mahon’s Education
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Rochester Institute of Technology
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J.R. Mahon’s Interests:
Contemporary design
J.R. Mahon’s Groups:
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Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators -
Creative Intensive Network - For All Advertising Creatives -
Change Your Stripes™ Job Talk -
Sales and Marketing Professionals Promoting HighTech and Technology in Los Angeles and its Vicinity
J.R. Mahon’s Honors:
2000 - NPPA Station of the year, Staff - KARE 11, NBC Minneapolis
1997 - National Edward R. Murrow / Best Large Market Staff, KARE 11, NBC
1996 - NPPA Photographer of the Year. Region 2
1994 - National Cable Ace Nominee / Documentary, The Band Played On, Duke Jupiter Reunion.
Numerous regional and National Press Photographers Association awards and Emmy awards.
J.R. Mahon’s Contact Settings
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