Bethany Young Email & Phone Number

United States

Travel | Landscape | Street | Editorial | Commercial | PortraitImages sold at major corporations such as Urban Outfitters, Target, Nordstrom, Macy's etc.bethanyyoungphotography.comsociety6.com/bethanyyoung | http://bit.ly/NoirGallery | http://bit.ly/DenyDesigns

Society6 is home to thousands of artists from around the globe, selling their original works as 30+ premium lifestyle goods from art prints to duffle bags. My photography has been featured in the Society6 Art Quarterly, as well as in many advertising campaigns.You can view my Society6 store here: https://society6.com/bethanyyoung

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Conceptualize and develop date nights to strengthen couples in their relationship together.Product conceptualization and development for online store.Product photography, web/social media photography.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Spearhead inspiration and creative oversight across the photography life-cycle of Hobby Lobby Project Sheets. Regularly collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to transform creative vision into final output. Maintain current market research.Relay creative vision and strategies with collaborating team members and clients. Lead and mentor team in the creative process, applying research, analytics, brand insights and supply knowledge. Nurture a positive team culture and help build an open creative environment.Collaborate with client and stylists to conceptualize and compile inspirational visuals to demonstrate core creative vision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stylists and photographers to effectively produce highly creative and original styling and photography. Hold self and others accountable for thinking outside the box and generating the highest quality content.Ensure all work stays on-time, on-budget and on-strategy. Set a tone of partnership, promoting a teamwork mentality. Navigate conflicting opinions while maintaining established strategies and vision. Attend photo shoots to ensure the creative vision is communicated and executed. Ensure images are produced to fit into specified templates as well as assist with image placement during shoots.Ensure images are labeled and stored appropriately upon shoot completion.

Austin, Dallas, Oklahoma City

Production Editor for all three print magazines.Conceptualize and develop major editorials for all three markets-Research content ideas for articles and photo shoots-Pitch ideas and develop other’s ideas-Assign advertisers to editorials they will excel at best, while also being strategicLiaison between publishers, editor and design team to keep editorial content on track both in regards to timeline and fluidity of contentCoordinate and manage editorials across all markets simultaneously-Over 100 editorials a year-Create, manage and execute editorial timelinesLiaison between magazines and advertisers involved in production-Clearly inform advertisers of editorial direction to ensure the best outcome-Ensure advertisers have a positive experience during the production processAttend major editorial shoots across all markets-Location scouting, shoot styling and management of production teamEdit and approve all design layouts-Ensure layout includes all important details from photo shoot-Provide designers with accurate contributor creditsWrite copy for editorials-Proficient in AP styleCopy edit the final magazine before going to printAttend press check for printing of magazinesWork strategically with sales team to acquire the best advertisers possible, and incorporate them into photo shootsBlog writing-Interviews, creative writing, editorial recaps, advertiser spotlights-Proficient in WordPress-SEO knowledgeableSocial media management-Promote publications and advertisersTrain, manage and encourage production team on the ground in individual markets-One person in each market, three in totalStrategically develop and grow new markets when they are added

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Created and ran this online arts and culture magazine, building it to be the most viewed online publication in the region with over 70,000 readers, thanks to our social media efforts. Manage and direct full scope of all magazine publication processesLead conceptual direction for each quarterly issueSchedule and execute photo shoots -Location scouting, styling, photographing-Build team to execute editorials: models, fashion, beauty, photographer etc.Obtain and conduct interviews for articles-Have interviewed grammy winners, academy award winners, fashion designers, authors, olympians and political figuresWrite Editorials-Proficient in AP styleOversee 20+ Contributing Writers-Manage deadlines-Clearly communicate expectations while encouraging the creative vision of contributing writersCopyeditingMagazine Design and Production-Thorough understanding of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and LightroomManage social media, attend community events and maintain public relations

Norman, Oklahoma

Research client companies to obtain insight into who they are, what their needs are, what challenges they may have and what goals should be set.Conduct focus groups and surveys to generate detailed information about a client and/or their products.Make creative briefs based on found information to guide and direct the creative team in their advertising creation process for the client.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Meet with clients on a regular basis to review current advertising plans, obtain new insight for future needs or problems, and pitch ideas for upcoming advertising campaigns.Coordinate and execute meetings between all departments within the advertising agency.Research client companies to obtain insight into what their needs are, what challenges they may have and what goals they should set to further the advancement and success of their business.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Manage all aspects of event planning for the annual fundraising ball.Maintain and create relationships with businesses to acquire donations for event’s silent auction.Design and create event program and invitation.Manage and execute event day set up, silent auction, live auction and take down.

Norman, Oklahoma

Assist with floor layout and set up of creative merchandise displays.Assist potential customers with purchase choices.Help drive daily sales by effective customer service and attentiveness.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Manage office functions by answering phone calls, document filing, class enrollment and creating weekly program for student art shows.Assist with event planning for annual 5k run by obtaining advertising space in local publications and businesses, and overseeing the execution of event.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

Assist art and drama teachers in their weekly classes.Oversee students as they work on class projects.Manage end of week programs displaying student work.

Education record

Intensive postgraduate courses in Adobe Photoshop and studio lighting as they pertain to photography.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Advertising