Brett A. Davis
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven media professional with extensive expertise in video editing, package production, and news content development for digital and broadcast platforms. Proven ability to oversee project timelines while fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve ambitious goals. Communicative collaborator adept at making critical programming and editorial decisions, optimizing performance across diverse digital channels, and maintaining exceptional quality standards. Committed to leveraging creative vision and technical skills to drive impactful media initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer
COURT TV
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Crafted and delivered various daily network content to support programming needs and enhance viewer engagement.
- Collaborated in the creation and refinement of trial content for the OTT fast channel network: Court TV Legendary Trials.
- Adapted detailed trial coverage into high-impact vertical formats, ensuring accessibility across diverse platforms.
- Developed engaging vertical video content to capture audience attention, resulting in 1.6 million views and an 11% retention rate in a rapidly scrolling news landscape.
Non-Linear Editor
WGCL-TV
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Oversaw editing of diverse local news segments, ensuring alignment with show schedules.
- Coordinated efforts with reporters, assignment desk personnel, and fellow editors to enhance viewer engagement through meaningful content.
- Proficiently utilized Avid Media Composer and other specialized software to preserve the integrity of audio and video.
Associate Producer
THE WEATHER CHANNEL
Atlanta, GA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Produced hyperlocal news and lifestyle videos for distribution across 200+ U.S. cities for Local Now, an OTT streaming service of The Weather Channel.
- Managed comprehensive editing and production of videos, including thumbnail and headline creation and SEO metadata integration.
Creative Services Editor/Producer
CNN Image & Sound
Atlanta, GA
01.2000 - 01.2014
- Designed and executed engaging news content strategies to enhance viewer engagement for widely viewed television shows.
- Created multiple package types including feature, sound, and reporter compilations along with highly stylized opens and bumps also contributed to a productive and smooth workflow.
- Managed comprehensive media processes, including conversions, transfers, and organization of DVD production, HD and SD tape ingests, and raw camera media.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Kent State University
Kent, OHSkills
- Video Editing
- Engaging multimedia storytelling
- Producer assistance
- Strong graphic and visual sense
- Technical problem-solving
- Digital asset management
- Media conversion expertise
- Collaborative in 24/7 Environments
- Social media
Timeline
Associate Producer
COURT TV
01.2020 - 01.2025
Non-Linear Editor
WGCL-TV
01.2015 - 01.2020
Associate Producer
THE WEATHER CHANNEL
01.2014 - 01.2015
Creative Services Editor/Producer
CNN Image & Sound
01.2000 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Kent State University