Micah Kafka
micahkafka@gmail.com | 310) 869-212 | www.micahkafka.com
Creative Leader | Visual Storyteller | Brand Strategist

 

Professional Summary

Creative leader with 15+ years of experience producing high-quality visual communications for mission-driven organizations. Expert in brand systems, print and digital design, production workflows, and cross-functional collaboration.

 

Professional Experience

 

Senior Creative Media Producer
Great Plains Communications–Blair, NE | 2019–Present

• Spearhead all corporate video and photography efforts, including broadcast ads, internal training content, and brand campaigns.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, PR, and leadership to align visuals with strategic messaging.

• Document large-scale construction and community events.

Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign

 

Associate Director of Communications
Lifegate Church–Omaha, NE | 2011–2018

• Led visual storytelling and media strategy for a multi-campus organization with locations in Omaha and Serbia.

• Led graphic design, print production, and digital communications supporting events, education, fundraising, and institutional messaging.

• Oversaw project intake, revisions, approvals, and delivery while coordinating feedback from diverse stakeholders.

• Managed and mentored designers, photographers, and videographers, fostering strong collaboration and accountability.

• Ensured accuracy, proofreading, and production quality across all deliverables.

 

Technical Arts Director
Stonebridge Church–Omaha, NE | 2010–2011

• Designed and produced weekly visual communications, including motion graphics, promotional materials, and environmental visuals.

• Oversaw live-event production and managed technical teams and creative workflows.

• Maintained production standards and equipment readiness for consistent, high-quality output.

 

Freelance Media Producer
Various Locations | 2007–2009

• Camera operator on international shoots, including the Calaspia Literary Tour in London.

• Edited Turnipseed, a short film starring Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

• Created documentary-style videos for nonprofit clients in Mexico and Florida.

 

Production Assistant, Visual Development
DreamWorks Animation–Glendale, CA | 2005–2006

• Supported visual development on Flushed Away, coordinating between artists, directors, and legal.

• Maintained detailed production schedules and tracked artwork approvals.

• Served as liaison for internal teams and external vendors, ensuring alignment with creative vision.

 

Education

 

B.A. in Digital Filmmaking
Pepperdine University – Malibu, CA

 

Technical Skills

 

Graphic Design & Production:

Adobe InDesign (Expert), Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Print production workflows, proofing, prepress preparation, vendor coordination