Paul.Muhlbach@gmail.com

Summary

Strategic, award-winning creative producer and brand partner with over a decade of experience leading cross-platform campaigns across entertainment, digital, and broadcast media. Expert in uniting creative vision with operational precision—building strong client partnerships, optimizing workflows, and overseeing production from concept to delivery. Known for elevating storytelling through scalable systems, cross-functional leadership, and a calm, collaborative approach that drives both creative excellence and measurable business results..

Experience

Executive Producer | HAUS
January 2025 — July 2025

  • Led real-time production operations and asset trafficking for Netflix live programming, overseeing on-platform deliverables for titles including WWE and Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney to ensure broadcast readiness.

  • Analyzed production escalations and documented workflow gaps, implementing optimized tools and processes that streamlined asset reviews and improved cross-team efficiency.

  • Partnered cross-functionally with Netflix creative and production stakeholders to drive brand consistency, optimize scheduling, and ensure seamless technical delivery across all live events.

Senior Producer (Contract) | Unusual LA
August 2024 — January 2025

  • Executed a 360° campaign for V8 Energy spanning digital, broadcast, OOH, and social platforms, driving measurable gains in brand awareness and engagement.

  • Managed cross-functional workflows from concept to post-production, optimizing communication and processes to streamline delivery timelines.

  • Oversaw vendor partnerships from negotiation to delivery, fostering accountability and collaboration to ensure projects exceeded creative and budget expectations.

Executive Producer / Senior Brand Partner | SixTwentySix
March 2024 — August 2024

  • Developed and expanded high-value brand partnerships, driving repeat business and studio revenue growth.

  • Co-led creative pitches with directors and producers to strategically align client expectations with production feasibility.

  • Strengthened studio operations by refining resource planning and internal communication systems.

Executive Producer / Senior Brand Partner  | Stept Studios
January 2020 — March 2024

  • Led the rebrand and production of multiple Salomon TV documentaries, redefining the brand’s visual identity and storytelling approach to deepen audience engagement.

  • Directed creative and production responses to RFPs for top-tier brands including The North Face, Riot Games, and Arc'teryx — consistently securing new business wins.

  • Implemented scalable creative operation systems that improved margin performance and delivery efficiency across the studio.

Creative Producer | B-Reel
June 2019 — January 2020

  • Oversaw and produced multi-channel campaign assets for the launch of Google’s first 5G phone, aligning creative, production, and client teams to deliver an integrated, high-impact rollout.

  • Served as primary client contact — managing budgets, SOWs, and internal creative timelines.

  • Partnered with design, interactive, and film teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across all deliverables.

Creative Producer | Stink Studios
April 2018 — June 2019

  • Produced the Pokémon Badge Collector extension on Twitch — one of the platform’s largest live events, blending interactive gaming and brand storytelling.

  • Delivered multi-award-winning campaigns for YouTube Music and WeTransfer — integrating creative, digital, and experiential production.

  • Championed cross-platform innovation by fusing tech-driven storytelling with cinematic craft.

Integrated Producer | Crispin Porter + Bogusky
May 2014 — April 2018

  • Founded and led CP+B’s first internal social and experiential production division, delivering campaigns for Jose Cuervo, 2K Games, and Infiniti Motors.

  • Produced PayPal’s award-winning “Local Selects” livestream campaign, connecting global shoppers to LA’s Melrose Trading Post through a real-time, interactive shopping experience.

  • Collaborated across creative, account, and strategy teams to translate ideas into seamless, high-impact executions.

Key Skills

Creative and production oversight, brand partnerships and client relations, campaign strategy, end-to-end production management, cross-discipline collaboration, workflow optimization, process improvement, operational efficiency, creative leadership and vision, team mentorship, resource planning, budgeting and bidding, new business growth, multi-platform content (digital, social, broadcast, experiential), post-production management, brand storytelling, award-winning execution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts – Film and Electronic Arts | California State University, Long Beach

Awards & Achievements

  • Clio Award (Silver) – Salomon TV | Dear Rich

  • Clio Award (Bronze) – The North Face | Have You Ever

  • American Advertising Award – WeTransfer | Please Leave

  • Shorty Award (Gold) – PayPal | Local Selects

  • Banff Mountain Film Festival – (Best Film: Adventure) – Arc'teryx | 109 Below

  • Midas Award (Gold) – PayPal | Local Selects

  • Vimeo Staff Pick – Arc'teryx | 109 Below