ABOUT JAKE

Jake McCoy is a highly skilled digital media expert with over 10 years of experience. He's worked with the Walt Disney Company, MTV, Paramount, VH1, WWE and more.

Jake began his career as a content creator for Maker Studios via his YouTube channel. In 2014, Jake wrote and directed an advertisement for Burger King to promote the return of one of their popular menu items. Shortly after, Jake was chosen by the Walt Disney Company to help promote their theme park: Walt Disney World. He was sent to the parks and asked to come up with a creative way to promote the park on film. Jake's relationship with the Walt Disney Company continued after they acquired Maker Studios.

In August of 2015, Jake directed and co-wrote a television project for Disney XD, a project which was fully funded and produced by the Walt Disney Company. Jake was responsible for balancing the budget, assembling a cast and crew, and finding the most affordable place to film. Jake edited the entire project from start to finish; he was given 3 months to edit the episode and create trailers used to promote the project. It currently has over 100,000 views on YouTube.

After graduating college in 2019, Jake continued working in digital media. He began working on some of Paramount's largest IP: The Challenge, Wild 'N Out, Ink Master, Black Ink Crew, Ridiculousness, Jersey Shore and Ex on the Beach.

Jake currently works for WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) where he runs their TikTok account with over 20m followers and is the social lead on WWE's The Bump and Friday Night SmackDown.

Jake's most recent project is his screenplay titled 'Eight Ball,' which is currently optioned.

Jake in Chicago in 2021 on set for VH1's Black Ink Crew: Chicago

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NOTABLE PROJECTS

Legend of Snow Figure

After their friend is killed by a supernatural monster on Christmas eve, three friends try to avenge their late friend by finding out how to stop it. In this Sci-Fi Thriller Comedy Jake McCoy, Nick Ingrassia and Nick Palazzo find out what friendship really means.

Funded by Network Entertainment.

Scott Snyder Signing

Jake shot, edited and conducted the interviews in this reel of Scott Snyder (writer of Justice League and Batman), meeting fans and signing autographs at his local comic shop in Smithtown, NY.

Always Connected (Disney)

After an embarrassing video of Ian and Aaron goes viral on the internet, the brothers find themselves being constantly watched for their next big stunt. On top of that, they're starting high school and realize just how tough being a teenager can be!

Funded by the Walt Disney Company

Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul

Jake worked with Dos Hombres for months on behalf of The Wine Guy in order to get this endorsement for the store. Bryan and Aaron delivered this hilarious shout out video legitimizing The Wine Guy's reputation as one of Long Island's premier wine & spirit stores.

Walt Disney World Interviews

In 2015 Jake spent a week in Orlando, FL promoting Walt Disney World. He interviewed park guests and asked them Disney trivia questions. Jake and the park guests had a lot of fun making this hilarious video!

Funded by the Walt Disney Company

The Wine Guy Superstore Ad

Jake shot the drone footage, edited and worked with store owner John Volpi, to create an advertisement that could run exclusively on Facebook and bring new shoppers into the store. It currently has been viewed nearly 10,000 times on the Wine Guy's Facebook.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Eight Ball

Eight Ball is a film written and directed by Jake McCoy that is currently set to star David Lambert from the ABC Family show, the Fosters. Eight Ball is currently in pre-production and is expected to being shooting in early 2024. Jake has prepared a rip reel to share his vision for the film.

WWE TikTok

Jake is currently employed with WWE where he curates content daily for their TikTok page. Jake and his team are responsible for WWE becoming the first sports page to hit 20m followers on the platform. The page features highlights from weekly programming, iconic moments in WWE history as well as original content shot with talent at live events and on set of WWE 's The Bump.

"Work hard, stay determined and stand by your content."

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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Jake began taking film production seriously in 2007 and has done it professionally since 2012.

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COMPLETED PROJECTS

Between the hundreds of sketches and larger productions, Jake has completed over 100 films.