Chris Vivion Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, New York, US

Click see more for some highlights from the last 12 months: - Launched the "Up The Antibodies" campaign for AstraZeneca with a live-streamed press screening hosted by Kumail Nanjiani, building out a huge custom set design and master control to help get press behind their new antibody drug. - Built a new studio for Amazon Music in Williamsburg for the brand.

• Responsible for leading the initial development and operations for producer Meryl Poster's unscripted television efforts for this joint venture with A+E Studios. Developed, cast, and pitched programming in lifestyle.
• Directed casting, research and writing while producing development materials for network pitches.
• Introduced and established co-production partnerships in the production community.
• Identified and solicited talent from both established and emerging areas.
• Created operational strategies for staffing, budgeting and information management.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Executive in charge of on-air programming and original video for the launch of upwave, a lifestyle entertainment brand from Turner Broadcasting. Managed day-to-day production efforts and co-developed best practices for.
• Produced, developed and co-managed the programming and marketing of three linear programs: Cook Your Ass Off, The Tim Ferriss Experiment and The Dose with Dr. Billy.
• Created over 300 digital video assets for eight web series ranging from topical info-driven content to comedic how-to starring YouTubers.
• Commissioned and produced presentation tapes ranging from 10-15 minutes in the athletic competition, social experiment and human behavior spaces.
• Grew Upwave’s 2014 Webby Honored YouTube channel to 15k+ subs/1.6M+ views in less than six months by identifying new talent, programming/marketing strategies and trends within the YouTube/MCN environment.

New York City, US

• Built content strategy and managed production/development for original web series in multiple categories including lifestyle, comedy, entertainment, and utility. Supported on-air programming with innovative and.
• Created and produced Food Network’s first digital<>TV experiences: Chopped After Hours, Food Network Star's Star Salvation, Next Iron Chef's Road To Redemption and the second-screen broadcasts for Thanksgiving Live!, a.
• More than tripled Food/Cooking YouTube properties through partnerships, talent development, cost-effective productions and smart programming which lead to network-wide best practices.
• Awarded two Bronze Tellys for developing “Fodder,” Cooking Channel’s first scripted comedy series, which was also twice named a Cynopsis Digital Website of the Day and drove 3M+ streams across the Scripps syndicated.

New York, NY, US

• As the head of digital content strategy for HBO Sports, I implemented a modern approach that used full-episode sampling, original web programming, blogging, and social media to build a loyal audience. I oversaw a team.
• Successfully increased traffic to HBO.com by over 150% and built a robust social media presence with 500k+ Facebook Likes and 100k+ Twitter followers. Achieved this through targeted content, editorial exclusives, live.
• Produced HBO's first web original series, including Buckshots (with Joe Buck), The Sweet Science with Bert Sugar, and Ring Life, which received two Sports Emmy Award nominations.
• Developed live online programming for several franchises, including Costas Now Overtime!, Joe Buck Live Overtime, and Fight Week Live, which was a Webby Honoree for Best Live Event.

US

Advised clients including Emirates Airlines, BP, Allen & Overy, Accenture, and Pfizer in New York, London and Dubai on website and intranet development, content strategy, email-marketing campaigns and digital best-practices. Co-built Trident's digital strategy during pre-social era, building expertise around user experience, information architecture, email.

Washington, DC, US

Taught web design techniques and technologies for three semesters to international students. HTML/CSS, digital design concepts, web type and project management for the web.