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Inglewood, California, Us

- Write copy, concepts, and scripts for ads and brand videos that run across multiple platforms including OTT, broadcast, online, social, and theatrical.- Oversee creative execution for our most valuable clients including our biggest agency partners and an online retail giant. - Create Pre-Production materials (treatments, mood boards, storyboards) for clients and on-set teams.- Direct talent and crew on sets to produce best in class work and ensure shoots adhere to approved creative (clients include Samsonite, High Sierra, Stokke, Fathom Events, and Nreal).- Pitch creative concepts directly to clients and develop ideas that fit within the provided budgets and strategic objectives. - Develop creative proposals and pitch prospective clients in order to gain new business and increase company revenue.- Provide creative direction to external vendors (including directors, cinematographers, production designers, etc) throughout project lifecycle.- Cast talent, oversee auditions & VO sessions, and assess potential vendors for quality.- Lead development of branded social content such as testimonials, UGC, influencer videos, and more. - Manage multiple projects at a time with varying schedules while adhering to deliverable deadlines.- Provide notes for edits, music, sound, graphics, and color grade, and ensure client notes are addressed.- Communicate and nurture relationships with clients throughout entire process from kick-off calls to final delivery.- Collaborate with external agency partners to ensure creative is fully optimized from concept through production.- Work with content strategy team to develop comprehensive video campaigns for clients.

Hong Kong, Hk

- Directed, wrote, edited, and produced commercials for social media, email, and online distribution.- Worked with influencers and high profile collaborators such as Lucy Hale and Anine Bing.- Pitched new concepts and ideas internally for content and social media videos.- Edited and color graded videos that included live-action mixed with motion graphics and visual effects.- Photographed talent and prodcuts on photoshoots and events in LA area used for website, social media, and email distribution.- Retouched, edited, and color graded photos in Lightroom and Photoshop.

- Creative Directed, wrote, and produced visually captivating videos and social media ads for clients such as Vici Dolls, DJI, Kinn Studio, Anna Sheffield, and Sugarlips. - Directed talent and crew on sets to ensure the realization of scripts and stories to the highest level possible.- Developed concepts, story treatments, storyboards, and scripts to meet clients’ creative goals and messaging.- Maintained communication with clients throughout the process and set expectations at every level. - Casted talent and negotiate terms in accordance with the client and budget.- Identified potential risks, create mitigation plans, and troubleshoot issues that may arise during production.- Photograph models, products, and talent both in studio and on location for online and social media content.- Edited and color corrected videos that included live-action and motion graphics.- Enhanced and edited photos in Lightroom and retouched in Photoshop.- Hired crew members based on the size and scope of production while considering aesthetic needs for each shoot.- Sourced and evaluated quality freelance/contractors who can elevate the work.- Bid and negotiated with vendors for all aspects of production, editorial, post, music, and licensing. - Crafted and maintained production SOW, budgets, and schedules including wrapping books after every shoot.- Monitored out-of-scope requests and initiated additional estimates for approvals.- Quality-checked all final deliverables to ensure delivery of highest quality content on time, on budget, and on brand.

Culver City, California, Us

- Communicated daily with the client (AT&T), third-party programmers, and studios (HBO, Showtime, Paramount, Starz, etc.)- Supported both the pre-production and post-production departments for the development of on-air programming.- Created shooting schedules and secured locations and on-camera talent for film production. - Acquired A/V assets for post-production by liaising with major studios and programming partners with utmost efficiency.- Supported on-site video production with line producing needs as well as shooting and camera operating. - Procured still image artwork for online and email marketing and negotiated pricing and terms for assets used in shows.- Wrote lower third and call-to-action messaging for on-air promos as well as proof-read scripts. - Forged robust relationships with clients and external partners to establish streamlined workflows.- Routed work-in-progress shows and promos to external partners for feedback, and tracked progress using project management software.- Ensured all stakeholders’ notes/recommendations were incorporated into final shows before they went live on-air.- Obtained clearances for creative assets like video clips, still images, and music, and verified legal compliance.

New York, Ny, Us

-Collaborated on the production and marketing of video games inspired by the studio’s film and TV brands, overseeing all stages from development to release.- Maintained the brand integrity of Fox's intellectual properties as they were translated into a video game form.- Reviewed game scripts to ensure that the story, dialogue, and actions were brand-appropriate.- Provided notes on character models, clothing, weapons, and various production/creative assets.- Oversaw voice-recording sessions and submissions to provide input online delivery.- Evaluated game submissions for every milestone delivery to provide in-depth feedback analysis and quality assurance.- Generated detailed notes from Fox creative directors and stakeholders while communicating them back to game partners.- Effectively communicated all creative and production issues to the producer for immediate resolution.- Coordinated marketing and promotions for game launches by liaising interdepartmentally and with other studio divisions.- Worked on a wide range of video games across various genres, catering to audiences from young children to adults. - Cleared talent likenesses, voices, and music with the legal department to ensure permissible use and tracked all payments.

New York, Ny, Us

- Supported the VP of Production on all video game projects in development. - Coordinated the transfer of audio and visual assets from the studio to our licenses’ production and marketing teams. - I internally routed all marketing assets such as key art, trailers, print, banners, and rich media ads for timely feedback.- Ensured messaging consistency across online channels by reviewing social media content and strategies.- Fostered positive relationships between licensees, Fox, and third parties to identify and address participants’ needs.- Presented deliverables to brand stakeholders across Fox divisions for input and approvals.- Promoted Fox brands and game properties by attending trade events as well as conducting competitive analysis.

- Provided administrative support, such as answering phones, rolling calls, scheduling pitches, and reporting expenses. - Assisted the Senior Vice President in day-to-day activities while coordinating marketing assets between the studio & video game publishing partners.- Managed purchase orders, ensured payment to vendors, and drafted various deal memos and contract amendments.- Performed duties integral to travel organization, expense reports preparation, supplies ordering, and scheduling meetings.- Exhibited organizational and interpersonal skills in communicating with all level executives, producers, and directors.