Matt Degroot

Matt DeGroot has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various roles and industries. Matt began their career as an intern at Walt Disney World in 2003. Matt later worked as a press intern at The Public Diplomacy Council and InterAction in 2006 and 2007, respectively. In 2007, they joined Home Front Communications as a production coordinator/associate producer, where they oversaw video news releases and digital video production for various clients.

In 2009, DeGroot joined Poptimal.com as a writer, contributing to the website until 2014. From 2010 to 2015, they worked as a media producer at Laureate Education, coordinating and producing live action, interactive, and animated media for universities worldwide.

DeGroot then joined BuzzFeed in 2015 as a production coordinator, eventually becoming a production manager and handling physical production decisions, budgeting, and equipment rentals until 2020.

Since 2020, they have been part of Crooked Media, starting as the director of video production and then becoming the senior director of video production. In these roles, they have been responsible for overseeing the creation of video content on platforms like YouTube, Snapchat, and emerging video platforms. Matt has also managed teams, logistics, and operations for studio shoots, on-location, tour, and remote production. Overall, DeGroot has a solid background in video production, content creation, and project management.

Matt DeGroot obtained their Bachelor's degree in Film Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a four-year program spanning from 2002 to 2006. Following this, they pursued a Master's degree in Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, completing the program between 2006 and 2008.