Ray Hollister

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Award-winning web developer, theatre critic, nonprofit and digital leader with an uncanny ability to make things work. Member at American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association (ATCA) @ JaxPlays
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States, United States
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About Ray Hollister

Director of Digital Media at WJCT Public Media. Experienced in web development, writing, public speaking, marketing, video and audio production and social media. Highly skilled with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Audition, XD, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office and Google Docs Editors software applications and much more.

Ray Hollister's Current Company Details
JaxPlays

Jaxplays

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Award-winning web developer, theatre critic, nonprofit and digital leader with an uncanny ability to make things work. Member at American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association (ATCA)
Ray Hollister Work Experience Details
  • Jaxplays
    Theatre Critic
    Jaxplays May 2023 - Present
    In my role as Theatre Critic for JaxPlays, Inc., I delve into the vibrant world of live theatre in Jacksonville, Florida, and its surrounding areas. My mission is to provide insightful and constructive critiques of local theatrical productions, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the arts within our community. My reviews aim to celebrate the achievements of our talented performers and production teams, while also offering perspectives that encourage continuous artistic growth.
  • Jaxplays
    Executive Director
    Jaxplays Jan 2020 - Present
    Building an ever-growing, all-encompassing digital platform dedicated to preserving the history, promoting the present and propel the future of live theatre in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
  • Wjct Public Media
    Director Of Digital Media
    Wjct Public Media Jul 2018 - Present
    Jacksonville, Florida, Us
    As leader of the digital team; responsible for all digital platforms and products from WJCT Public Media that serve the Jacksonville, Florida area including digital streaming audio, websites, mobile applications and social media channels. • Lead developer on websites for various projects including television, radio, podcasts and social media content. Built custom applications via Wordpress plugin and theme customizations to incorporate APIs from various third party sites including NPR, PBS and the BBC. • Developed award-winning companion website for the Odd Ball Podcast with over 750k downloads of the five-episode short-run series.• Developed custom application to integrate WJCT’s CRM, PBS’s Passport subscriber system and the BBC and iTV’s BritBox OTT service to create a first-of-its-kind public television bundle of services using a new brand new API.• Developed and built “Jacksonville Today,” a digital nonprofit local journalism service delivered via website and email newsletter. Helped grow newsletter to over 11,000 subscribers within the first year through extensive AB testing, SEO and email marketing testing.• Developed Amazon Skills to allow streaming of the WJCT radio stations on the Alexa platform and to incorporate WJCT News 89.9 newscasts into Alexa Briefings.• Managed development team to update and troubleshoot WJCT Public Media iPhone and Android App.• Incorporated Google Optimize into all websites to enable AB testing and experimentation. • Built and updated monthly analytics reports on Google Data Studio from Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Triton Digital Streaming platform.• Used industry best practices to establish Standard Operating Procedures for the organization.
  • Wjct Public Media
    Executive Producer - Live Streaming Video
    Wjct Public Media Feb 2019 - Sep 2022
    Jacksonville, Florida, Us
    Produced and hosted live video streaming events on Facebook and YouTube including• "Jazz Festival Weekend" in May 2020 which included 16 performances at 14 different locations over three nights, on six different Facebook Pages to over 100,000 viewers.• “T Minus Zero,” a Facebook Watch show and crossposting network, to cover rocket launches from around the world and the return of human spaceflight from American soil. The "T Minus Zero" network includes over 50 public and commercial television and radio stations’ Facebook pages with over 1.5 million combined network followers and receives an average of over 40k views per video.• Live coverage of the Jacksonville City Council’s investigation into Jacksonville Electric Authority’s plan to privatize. Used Facebook crossposting to extend coverage across six news stations’ Facebook Pages with over 10k views per video.• Produced the "Jacksonville Sheriff Candidate Forum" for Jacksonville Today and WJCT. Streamed live on YouTube to audience of almost 2,000.
  • Bold City It
    General Manager
    Bold City It Feb 2014 - Jul 2018
    Oversaw operations of a mobile computer and IT repair company that serviced the Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan area. Fix laptops, desktops, tablets, mobile phones, game consoles and streaming media boxes. Recruit and train technicians.Developed and implemented marketing campaign to gain customers and build client relationships.
  • Deemable Tech
    Host & Producer
    Deemable Tech Jan 2011 - Oct 2016
    Produce and host an hour long call-in podcast, a three and a half minute segment for public radio and write articles for print and the web answering listeners' questions about computers, tablets, mobile phones and the internet, and provide helpful tips.
  • Wjct Public Media
    Digital Content Editor
    Wjct Public Media Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
    Jacksonville, Florida, Us
    • Assessed content from a variety of sources to determine where and how it fit into daily news coverage. • Wrote and edited copy, wrote headlines, and selected/prioritized stories and packages for feature placement on wjctnews.org and social media platforms. • Lead WJCT’s social media team with a focus on engaging and growing new audiences and encouraging dialogue. • Coordinated coverage of breaking news situations. • Created a unique and appropriate voice for WJCT’s news presence in social media. • Developed and produced original content for WJCTNews.org using a mix of traditional and new media storytelling elements including audio, video, text, still photography, and slideshows. • Provided regular reports and analysis on web and social media traffic. • Tracked digital journalism trends and innovations to make WJCT a leader in online storytelling, presentation and engagement. • Served as liaison with development team to create and launch the WJCT iPhone and Android app.
  • Internal Revenue Service
    Functional Automation Coordinator
    Internal Revenue Service Oct 2005 - Jan 2014
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Manage multiple internal databases used by customer service representatives to assist taxpayers. Design and implement internal web applications for leave requests, timesheet and attendance tracking and ad hoc requests.
  • Folio Weekly
    Blogger
    Folio Weekly Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
    Jacksonville, Florida, Us
    Wrote a weekly column called Deemable Tech answering readers' questions about computers, tablets, mobile phones and the internet, and provide helpful tips.
  • Wjct Public Broadcasting
    Tech News Contributor
    Wjct Public Broadcasting Dec 2011 - Jun 2012
    Jacksonville, Florida, Us
    Gather and report news stories about the technology industry.Voice news stories for broadcast on 89.9 FM.
  • Downtown Vision, Inc.
    Assistant Supervisor
    Downtown Vision, Inc. 2001 - 2004
    Jacksonville, Fl, Us
  • Vector Marketing
    Assistant District Manager
    Vector Marketing Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
    Olean, Ny, Us
  • America Online
    Account Saves Representative
    America Online 2001 - 2001
    New York, Ny, Us

Ray Hollister Skills

Social Networking Social Media Blogging Editing Social Media Marketing Public Speaking Wordpress Microsoft Office Advertising Facebook Radio Multimedia Customer Service Creative Writing Copywriting Video Editing Press Releases Photoshop Microsoft Word Newsletters Radio Host Html Windows Web Design Final Cut Pro Microsoft Excel Audio Editing Powerpoint Illustrator Adobe Audition Adobe Acrobat Video

Ray Hollister Education Details

  • Florida State College At Jacksonville
    Florida State College At Jacksonville
  • Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
    Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts

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