Helping creators build sustainable businesses.
Whether you’re an independent creator looking to grow your brand, or a company seeking experienced support for queer and independent productions, Mercury Rising Media provides practical, personalized guidance backed by years of hands-on experience.
We specialize in helping creative professionals transform ambitious ideas into achievable plans — and ensuring those plans actually get executed.
My name is Jack Mercury. For more than six years, I’ve worked full-time in the entertainment industry as an independent creator, producer, coordinator, consultant, and educator.
Building my own business has meant wearing every hat: creative director, producer, marketer, project manager, strategist, publicist, scheduler, and client liaison. Along the way, I’ve collaborated with other creators, studios, festivals, academics, journalists, clip and fan sites, and political organizations while developing sustainable systems that allow independent artists to thrive.
My work has given me particular expertise in independent media, creator-forward businesses, and trans and queer creator communities. I understand both the artistic and logistical realities of producing work outside traditional industry structures, and I enjoy helping others navigate those challenges with confidence.
Services
Content Concierge and Production Coordinator
For creators and businesses who need ongoing, hands-on support, I offer Content Concierge services and Production Coordinator role fulfillment. Think of me as an experienced operations partner who helps keep your projects moving, while you focus on creating.
I implement strategies and manage the details that keep creative businesses running efficiently. You shouldn’t be losing crucial paperwork; hunting down talent for missing signatures; or letting backlogged content slip through the cracks. Nor should you feel unsure of what you’ll be delivering three months from now. I help create systems that optimize, streamline, and – dare I say? – foolproof your creative workflow, so these headaches are a thing of your business’ past.
Services can include:
• Project coordination
• Production management
• Release scheduling
• Marketing strategy and implementation
• Content organization, editing, and copywriting
• Editorial calendar drafting
• Talent and creator outreach
• Administrative support
• Workflow optimization
• Accountability and follow-through
Every successful creator, organization, and business will experience growing pains. Whatever assistance you need to achieve your next step, next project, next milestone – I can get you there.
Strategy Consultations
Sometimes you don’t need someone to run your business — you just need an experienced perspective.
Consultations are collaborative working sessions designed to help you or your organization solve problems, identify opportunities, and move forward with confidence.
Topics may include:
• Business strategy
• Brand positioning
• Content planning
• Marketing and audience growth
• Production workflows
• Creator sustainability
• Career planning
• Project development
• Queer and trans market expertise
• Industry navigation
Every consultation concludes with clear, actionable recommendations tailored to your goals, so you’ll leave with concrete next steps, not just ideas.
Who I Work With
My services are a great fit for:
• Independent content creators
• Creative entrepreneurs
• Production companies
• Media organizations
• Academic researchers
• Arts and culture festivals and events
• Educators
• Brands seeking authentic engagement with and/or support for queer and trans communities
Whether you’re launching your first project or managing an established creative business, I can tailor my support to meet your needs.
My Approach
Every creator and every business is different.
That means I don’t use generic templates, and I don’t offer one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, I combine practical experience with thoughtful analysis to build strategies that fit your goals, your resources, and your audience.
I believe good consulting should leave you feeling clear, empowered, and equipped to move forward — and good management should quietly make everything run more smoothly behind the scenes.