Jonathan Parra

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Director, Producer, Editor, Storyteller @ Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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San Francisco, California, United States, United States
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I am a producer, director, writer and editor. My commitment to film making dates all the way back to my childhood days in Ecuador, where I would sneak into movie theaters to watch American and Hong Kong films. My specialty is storytelling. From pre-production through post, I have a passion for leading a team towards creating cutting edge videos while reaching new creative peaks in video production. I'm dedicated to producing original content that breaks past the status quo, and delivers on time and on budget. My experience in the field and the studio covers a wide range of content from films, commercials, web videos and broadcast television. I developed and produced the Comcast/NBC cable television show CHN-NOW, a regional news and current affairs show told in a documentary format about California's diverse culture and evolving communities. All content was produced to be optimized for web distribution via social media channels. My short comedy film, Back Issues, premiered as an official entry of the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival. I have directed and produced game trailers for Electronic Arts, GREE, Kabam, Spicy Horse Games, and other video game companies. I have worked on the marketing campaigns for Crysis, Brutal Legend, and Comcast. A lifelong fan of animation, I created the YouTube animated shorts series, The World of Mr. Toast. I have produced and directed Spanish language commercials for companies such as Common Sense Media and Telemundo. Other high profile companies I have produced for include Twitch, Topcon Inc., and Genentech.I began my career in video editing and developed a deep understanding of structure, pacing, timing and workflow. Some of my credits include the Independent Lens documentary, Knocking, and Gustavo Vasquez’ festival favorite, ¡Que Viva La Lucha!, a documentary about Mexican wrestlers and their fans. I have also edited the news for KDTV Univision 14.Lastly, I will spin records for anyone who’s willing to listen.

Jonathan Parra's Current Company Details
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Director, Producer, Editor, Storyteller
Jonathan Parra Work Experience Details
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
    Specials And Commercials Producer
    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Oct 2019 - Present
    San Francisco, California, United States
    I’m a commercial, promo and specials producer who also directs, writes and edits for Nexstar Media’s KRON4 station. I’ve produced KRON4’s New Year’s Eve 2021 Special, making it the station the Bay Area tuned into to welcome the new year. I was responsible for conceiving, creating and delivering to great effect a video package for eBay’s national recruitment campaign. The package consisted of 30 and 60 second commercials for television, social media and streaming. The campaign was targeted for the west coast, east coast and central markets. I have also created station promos that have been key towards building KRON4’s brand and public recognition. I’m a firm believer that a producer’s job is to push the envelope, break it open, and create the best imaginative content possible with the resources available to them.
  • Bay Area Video Coalition
    Digital Editing Instructor
    Bay Area Video Coalition May 2003 - Present
    San Francisco Bay Area
    I teach classes on Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, and other video editing software. I also teach classes on video editing techniques and theory.
  • Mangy Dog Pictures
    Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
    Mangy Dog Pictures Feb 1998 - Present
    San Francisco Bay Area
    I make commercials, trailers, movies, cartoons, documentaries, PSAs, music videos, and corporate videos. Some of my clients include Twitch, Electronic Arts, West Road Media, BirdPR, Topcon Inc., Kabam, and Telemundo. My specialty is storytelling. If you need your message told with clarity and appeal, let's have a conversation. I can help your company craft a message that will reach a wider audience for your product, website, cause or project. Having worked within the genres of comedy, drama and action, it’s clear to me that what’s important is to always connect with the audience. My tastes and interests always keep me plugged in to what is being made and consumed in the way of media, pop, entertainment, and the indie scene. All of which help me create original, up to date, and attainable content. Being Latino and fluent in Spanish, I can also tailor your message for the Spanish speaking market.
  • Visit San Jose
    Creative Services Specialist
    Visit San Jose Feb 2019 - Oct 2019
    San Jose, California
    Producer, director, photographer and editor of marketing videos and photos aimed at promoting the city of San Jose, CA as a leisure and business tourism destination.Responsible for the creative direction and quality standards of all video and photo campaigns.An important part of my role was to design social media videos to promote events at the San Jose Convention Center, California Theater, Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose Civic, and the Montgomery Theater. In addition to highlighting the events, the messaging was shaped to encourage local, national and international meeting planners to host their events at these venues.I also oversaw the production and management of a robust video and photo assets library consisting of San Jose landmarks, businesses, attractions and events.
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
    Promo Producer, Editor
    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. May 2018 - Feb 2019
    San Francisco Bay Area
    I am responsible for creating, pitching and executing the production of promos and commercials for clients and stakeholders targeting the Northern California market. I oversee the budgeting, crew assignment, scripts, graphics, and voice over work. I make sure the overall quality of the spots meet broadcast standards. Co-Producer and Editor for weekly tv show, Heart of the Home.
  • Comcast/Nbcuniversal
    Show Runner & Director: Chn Now, Specials & Commercial Producer, Director
    Comcast/Nbcuniversal Mar 2016 - May 2018
    2741 16Th Street
    Producer, Director, Writer and Editor for Comcast Hometown Network's leading tv shows CHN-NOW and Ten Percent. Developed CHN-NOW from conception to execution. CHN-NOW is a news and current affairs show dedicated to telling local stories that define the diverse culture of California and its people. Told in documentary format, CHN-NOW showcases honest story telling about California's evolving communities and their hometown heroes. Produced a total of 3 Seasons of CHN-NOW. Took over producing duties mid-season on the talk show, Ten Percent, cable television's longest running LGBT program, without any interruption to its broadcast schedule. All content was produced to be optimized for web distribution via social media channels. In addition to producing television shows and specials, I also produced external affairs, public relations, marketing, and internal videos for the company's West Division. All productions were delivered to high standards, on time and on budget.
  • Avid Technology
    Media Composer Master Trainer
    Avid Technology Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
    San Francisco Bay Area
    I conduct and instruct Train the Trainer classes on Media Composer 101/110. Class is structured according to Avid’s curriculum to prepare the students to become Avid Certified Instructors. Coursework is made up of lessons and exercises from Avid's official training books; Media Composer Editing Essentials and Effects Essentials.
  • City College Of San Francisco
    Digital Editing Professor
    City College Of San Francisco Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Provided an overview of beginning and advanced digital non-linear editing.Developed the students’ technical and conceptual skills to edit short and long form projects.Encouraged students to experiment and establish their own editing style.
  • Pyramind
    Avid Media Composer Instructor
    Pyramind Oct 2013 - Dec 2016
    San Francisco, Ca
    Avid Certified Instructor. Constructed a curriculum based on Avid's Media Composer 101 class for a two month introductory course. The course is tailored to give the students the editing essentials to achieve confidence, creativity, and efficiency with Avid Media Composer. Students received the tools to start a basic project, assemble the story, and output to web.
  • Topcon Positioning Systems
    Director, Producer, Writer, Editor
    Topcon Positioning Systems Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
    Livermore, Ca
    Created a featured promotional video for the client for its Topcon University Conference. The video incorporated live action, CGI, and green screen shots into a fluid narrative marketing video of Topcon and Autodesk software and hardware. Also edited two additional promotional videos of Topcon’s global positioning hardware.
  • Kabam
    Director, Producer, Editor
    Kabam Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Produced, directed and edited two trailers for Kabam for the launch of the Kingdoms of Camelot: Battle for the North mobile game. Worked closely with the marketing department to capture the humor and spirit of the game. Produced, directed and built an assets library of footage depicting people gaming on their mobile devices in various locations and situations. Green screen footage was also filmed.
  • Electronic Arts (Ea)
    Director, Producer, Editor
    Electronic Arts (Ea) Jun 2009 - Mar 2013
    Redwood City, Ca
    Under contract with Electronics Arts to direct and edit game trailers for its EA Partners studios. Worked closely with game producers and developers as well as the marketing department to craft original, fun and exciting trailers. Some of the titles include Crysis (1-3), Brutal Legend, Alice: Madness Returns, Rango, Dead Space and Syndicate.
  • Common Sense Media
    Director, Producer, Editor
    Common Sense Media Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Produced, directed and edited two Spanish language spots for Common Sense Media. The commercials aired nationally on Telemundo, Univision and other Spanish language networks.
  • Gree, Inc.
    Director, Producer, Editor
    Gree, Inc. Dec 2011 - Sep 2012
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Produced, directed and edited game trailers for the Japanese mobile gaming company GREE. Collaborated with the marketing and art departments to craft trailers for the American market for the titles Zombie Jombie and Dino Life. The Zombie Jombie trailer was featured on the App Store as an “Editor’s Choice”.
  • Freelance
    Video Editor
    Freelance Aug 1997 - Jun 2009
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Versatile and deadline oriented editor on numerous editing projects including feature documentaries, narratives, corporate, and commercials. Career highlights include Jerald Howard’s short stop motion animation piece See the Truth which aired on HBO and garnered several festival awards; the documentary Fruit of Labor which aired as part of the PBS Truly California Series; Tom Shepard’s and Joel Engardio’s documentary, Knocking, part of the PBS Independent Lens series; and Gustavo Vasquez’ documentary and film festival favorite, ¡Que Viva La Lucha!, a film about Mexican wrestling in Tijuana.
  • Kdtv, Univision 14
    News Editor
    Kdtv, Univision 14 Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
    San Francisco,Ca
    Edited the weekend news for San Francisco’s Univision 14. Oversaw and managed the archival and retrieval of all media assets and video. Edited at a quick pace to meet broadcast deadlines.
  • Film Arts Foundation
    Video Editing Instructor
    Film Arts Foundation Aug 1998 - May 2005
    San Francisco, Ca
    Taught classes on Avid Media Composer, video editing techniques and theory at San Francisco's classic foundation for emerging filmmakers and independent cinema.

Jonathan Parra Skills

Final Cut Pro Film Video Editing Documentaries Video Production Film Production Post Production Video Commercials Television Comedy Web Video Music Videos Editing Storytelling Screenwriting Avid Broadcast Entertainment Avid Media Composer Final Cut Studio Photoshop Digital Video Independent Film Animation Music Short Films Production Reality Producing Voice And Dialogue Direction Sound Design Color Correction Audio Field Recording Directing After Effects Media Production Pre Production Multimedia Digital Media Writing

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