Ethan Golub: Creative Professional, Video Editor, Outdoor Enthusiast in Los Angeles, California
Ethan Golub

Creative Professional, Video Editor, Outdoor Enthusiast
Los Angeles | US
Interests
Camping
Hiking
Outdoors
Industries
Lifestyle
Music
Outdoor
Health & Fitness
Work experience
Blue Man Group
Blue Man | 05/2012 - Current
• Perform shows, mentor, and train new Blue Men for the Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, Boston, Orlando, and National/International tours.
• Conduct press interviews and talk backs with youth and VIPs.
• Content creation for social media channels (6.2 million followers across all platforms).
• Partnered with various organizations including Autism Speaks, the NHL, Google, Get Your Teach On, National Finals Rodeo, Girl Scouts, and Cirque du Soleil.
The Write-Off Room
Director of Operations / Talent Buyer | 09/2019 - Current
• Analyze, develop, implement, and streamline operational systems and communications for a popular music/comedy venue in Studio City, CA.
• Secure international talent and negotiate contracts for top Artists, assess and order all product, and manage payroll.
• Create and disseminate all internal/external contracts, electronic press kits, data and metric tracking spreadsheets.
• Devise strategies to grow revenue and increase exposure.
Pack Travel Hike
Writer / Videographer / Video Editor / Graphic Designer | 09/2023 - Current
On my YouTube channel, Pack Travel Hike, I combine information and comedy together to bring the audience a fun way of learning about outdoor gear reviews, tips for travel, and packing tips.
I research, strategize, write, direct, film, and edit all videos in addition to designing all graphics and assets for the channel.
Freelance
Video Editor | 01/2011 - 01/2024
Freelance video editor using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro.
Central Casting
Staff Casting Director | 12/2020 - 12/2021
• Lead a team in managing and casting talent for film and TV.
• Achieved a four-fold increase in productivity while utilizing and establishing a new casting system.
• Partnered with senior production to assess, challenge casting norms and secure talent based on client’s aesthetic needs, meeting budget expectations.
• Disseminated dynamic schedules and on-set information between actors and production.
• Clients include: Disney, Hulu, Apple TV+, Nickelodeon, FX, Limelight, CBS, 20th Television, Lionsgate, Universal Television, ABC Signature, Viacom, Warner Bros Television, and more.
School of Rock
Educator | 01/2016 - 01/2018
Music instructor.
• Taught percussion and guitar lessons to students ages 5-65.
• Lead group ensemble classes for youth, taught private lessons, and created individualized plans for sustained growth.

Apple
Specialist | 07/2011 - 11/2012
Fixing and educating customers on Apple’s line of products, services, and applications.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Studio Guide | 05/2011 - 11/2012
Sharing vast production knowledge with 170 visitors per tour of the Universal Studios backlot. Information spanned from pre-production to post-production. Answered all guests questions related to the filmmaking and production process.
Sande Alessi Casting
Lead Casting Director | 03/2009 - 08/2010
• As department lead, cast talent for TV shows and film.
• Worked with A-list directors, producers, assistant directors, and all levels of production to deliver production’s aesthetic vision while negotiating rates to keep on budget.
• Shows included: Glee (Fox), CSI (CBS), The League (FX), Big Time Rush (Nickelodeon), Water for Elephants (Fox), and Greek (ABC Family) to name a few.
WME (William Morris Endeavor)
Agent Assistant | 01/2008 - 12/2008
Acted as an extension of music agent.
• Tracked contracts and payments.
• Communicated with buyers and Artist management to facilitate venue booking agreements.
• Rolled and screened calls on a heavy desk.
Christophe Beck
Intern | 01/2007 - 12/2008
Mixing/editing cues, communication with directors/producers, and recording prep for Fred Claus (WB) and Phoebe in Wonderland (Sundance).
20th Century Fox Film Corporation
Summer Intern | 01/2007 - 12/2007
Responsibilities included script breakdowns, multi-line phone answering, courier runs, mail distribution, and research for the Fox films The Simpsons Movie, The Rocker, Hitman, and All About Steve.