Our talented team of professionals can claim more than 100 years of experience on the local, state and national levels. Their skills behind the lens and in the editing suite are surpassed only by their ability to make producing a video a pleasant, positive experience for our clients.

Jarrett Begick

Director

With over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications, Jarrett has an established track record for creating captivating content, navigating complex projects, and achieving major communications objectives. He has worked with creators and collaborators, celebrated scholars and students, and innovators across industries, guiding production of content that accomplishes organizational objectives while preserving interest and authenticity for audiences.

Since joining U-M in 2018, he’s helped to spotlight some of the University’s highest communications priorities, through projects such as national commercials, the award-winning “This is Michigan” campaign, and the Go Blue Guarantee, and has created identity material across U-M departments and divisions.

As newly appointed Director of Michigan Media, he brings his experience in marketing, creative leadership, project management, and higher-ed communications to the role, with a continued focus on providing quality work to all of Michigan Media’s collaborators.

Jarrett was previously Senior Producer at the University of Chicago. Prior to working in higher education, he was a Web Producer for the Game Show Network. He has earned an Emmy Award and numerous Emmy nominations, CASE Awards, and Telly Awards for his work.

Bob Berg

Executive Producer

As a producer/ director of photography and editor, for more than 35 years, Bob has earned numerous awards, including a National Emmy, 63 Regional Emmys, and the National Press Photographers Association Photographer of the Year—twice. He started his own company, Palindrome Productions, in 1997, and has worked in all aspects of production including as director of photography for independent films, newsmagazine shows, documentaries, and reality productions like ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue.” Since joining the talented crew at Michigan Media, Bob has been honored to work with many U-M departments, producing successful marketing and promotional films.

Karl Cole

Assistant Manager

Karl began his career in 2008 as a freelance camera operator at WFUM. He worked on the Michigan Television series “Out of the Blue” for three years as a grip, videographer, and audio technician. A Michigan Media employee since 2010, Karl graduated from from Western Michigan University with a BA in Broadcasting.

Edward Hamlin

Senior Videographer

Ed brings to Michigan Media more than 26 years of experience as a videographer and field producer. His work for CNN, ESPN, and CBS’ 60 Minutes enabled him to gain extensive experience in remote production. He also enjoyed a busy freelance career, which included frequent cross-country. Ed earned a BS in Telecommunications and Film at Eastern Michigan University.

Robert Hays

Senior Videographer

After graduating from Eastern Michigan University Robert joined Michigan Media as a freelance videographer in 2016, and was hired full-time in 2018. In the interim Robert operated his own small production company producing videos for local businesses in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. Since joining the team, Robert has been thrilled to provide quality camera and editing work to many of University of Michigan’s video initiatives such as, the “Go Blue Guarantee” program.