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Chicago Sun-TimesDirector of Digital Operations
Oct. 2018Chicago, ILMentor, manage, and lead video, photo and podcast teams. Design and execute video campaigns for editorial and sales initiatives. Provide creative direction for brand through video graphics, thumbnail design and SEO. Produce editorial video to ethical journalistic standards with proper sourcing. Oversee our video distribution through YouTube and our CMS. Manage our two professional photo and video studios and all camera and stage equipment, writing and securing rental contracts, working with clients to aid their film and video productions. Deliver video and photo products on tight deadlines and on budget. Still remain hands-on when needed handling requests from C-Suite level to day-to-day projects.
Motion Source Video ProductionDirector & Editor
Oct. 2015 - Oct. 2018Brookfield, Illinois, United States• Strategized with Producer and Creative Director to plan, execute and deliver video assets for corporate, commercial, and nonprofit clients.
• Spearheaded the direction and delivery of over 200 filmed lessons and recipes for their largest client, an acclaimed culinary institution that has now launched an online baking school.
Chicago Tribune Media GroupVideo Producer
Mar. 2013 - Oct. 2015Chicago, Illinois• Developed, pitched, produced and edited video packages to supplement print stories on deadline.
• Frequently conduct live multi-cam field events, including setup, directing and live switching.
• Created one of the longest running video series that now serves as a historic snapshot of Chicago theater performances, where I served as cinematographer and technical director.
• Implemented successful transition from Final Cut to Adobe Creative Cloud, allowing final product output to be delivered in a third of the time.
• Developed motion graphic title and identifier design packages for several series and productions.
Motion Source Video ProductionFreelance Videographer
May. 2011 - Mar. 2013La Grange, IL- Responsible for pitching and executing creative solutions for client video packages. - Directed and produced field productions, including interviewing, camera operation and audio capture — some on location for international clients. - Managed studio and prepared each production’s specific setup requirements, ranging from green screen lighting and set construction to camera builds and on-set monitoring.
UBK Studios, LLCFounder & Creative Director
Dec. 2008Chicago, ILUBK Studios, LLC is an entertainment content creation company that develops and produces film, television and digital content based in Chicago, IL.
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