Lynn and I worked closely together managing Viacom’s 2018-2019 UP Creative program, Viacom’s New York based creative focused youth mentoring program. The UP Creative program began in 2015 and was spearheaded by Lynn, who each year, gathered a strong team of talented producers to work one-on-one with the these aspiring students. UP’s mission is to mentor high school students who have both the greatest potential and need, develop their understanding of the media and entertainment industry and ultimately establish a lasting relationship that spans high school, college and their entry into the workforce. Lynn was highly committed to the program despite the fact these two hour sessions occurred during working hours. Lynn developed and implemented a new program agenda each year to suit the student’s passions and was highly conscientious in the planning, follow-through, and organization of each session.
Lynn’s dedication to the UP Creative program has resulted in a positive experience for our mentees who thanks to Lynn leave with an enhanced skill set. Lynn’s unique blend of humor and positive energy is what has helped maintain the partnerships and momentum of the program. Lynn has always treated students and employees with compassion, respect, understanding and professionalism.
The UP program has created a space for young, aspiring students to acquire exposure to all creative aspects of the entertainment industry. I just want to write and say thank you for the incredible job producing the UP Creative program.
- Katie Kestenberg, Viacom Corporate Social Responsiblity Team
TESTIMONIALS
I have worked with Lynn McTeague at Nickelodeon for over 8 years. As the Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy and a former creative, I value Lynn’s ability to take a brief and deliver effective and inspired creative that meets all the goals. Beyond her creative and production skills; she is a gifted manager. Younger producers who train under her leadership are among the most valuable at Nickelodeon. As a senior leader, Lynn has mastered the skill matrix of strategy, production, creativity and leadership. She is pleasure to work with, solution oriented and makes Nickelodeon look awesome one every project.
- Laura Lundgren, SVP Marketing, Nickelodeon
My company Showbizz productions has been fortunate enough to know & work with Lynn for the past 15 years. We 1st worked together when she was an AP at Spike, then as a Senior producer at Nickeleideon, and most recently as a Senior Director of Production. The things that stand out most about Lynn’s work style is how cool calm & collected she is. It doesn’t matter if things are going exactly as planned or going array, as they have a tendency to do when working in the field. She has a knack of leading the team, holding things together and keeping everyone in a positive productive mindset. She also makes everyone on set feel appreciated, respected & a part of the whole project. She asks others opinions and is a great team builder & player with her open mind and spirit. Her loyalty, professionalism & creativity stands out and makes her the best client I’ve ever worked with.
- Bizz DeCrenza, Showbizz Productions
Lynn McTeague is one of the most experienced, professional, detail oriented, and inspiring Creative Directors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I started working with Lynn right after I graduated college and I truly attribute my success in production to the incredible experience I had working under her guidance. She has taught me how to think outside the box, trust my instincts, and organize my thoughts clearly as a writer. Now that I have grown to manage a team of my own I have found that one of the strongest skills she has ever taught me was how to be a respectful yet authoritative leader. Lastly, Lynn has grown from being a mentor to a true friend of mine and as a friend I can safely say that her heart and humor have shaped me as a person and she continues to be a guiding light in my life.
-Devin Melillo, Senior Producer, Nickelodeon Creative Promotions Team