Cooper Long
Summary
Experienced Videographer familiar with producing content in multi-media platforms. Innovative and avid recreational outdoorsman with over six years of field experience seeking to expand professional knowledge and experience. Creator, editor, storyteller and field producer with demonstrated ability to take an idea from concept to delivery, producing semi-live digital media. Collaborate and work closely with pro-staffers, executive leadership and fellow team members to develop and produce quality sponsored video content.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Producer
Vortex Optics
06.2020 - Current
- Creator of video content for multiple media platforms including TV, social media, product marketing and advertising
- Field producer/editor of high impact segments, filming backcountry products and wildlife productions
- In 2023, captured and produced social media segments that garnered over 1.5 million views
- Coordinate schedules with staff and crew for photo shoots and filming
- Participate in meetings with producers and production crew to ensure scope of program guidelines and creative content are delivered
- Execute and deliver quality product against tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls
- Identify and approve equipment needs required for geographical location and type of media production
- Assess and adjust scripts to ensure flow of media content captures high interest levels for viewer audience
- Deliver branded content across film, broadcasting and advertising segments
Freelance Videographer
Base Camp Country Real Estate
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with team members to identify property specifics and planned footage.
- Utilize Drone and DSLR Cameras to create promotion assets
- Edit raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos
- Utilize Adobe Suite to edit footage for final production to launch on multiple media platforms in real estate market
Digital Media Producer
41 North Media
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Digital Production/Editor remotely based in Iowa capturing real-time hunting experiences
- Producer of semi-live daily video blogs utilizing various web-based and App platforms
- Production editor of Realtree Whitetail TV (2019), Cabela's Whitetail Season and Cabela's Turkey Roost (2020)
- Present production ideas and implement creative solutions for production delivery
- Develop in-the-field content production for Midwest Whitetail, Chasing November and Realtree Outdoors
- Coordinate sponsored media productions, ensuring live footage captures brand recognition
Digital Media Intern
Midwest Whitetail
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Fast-paced filming and production internship creating time sensitive web-based content for over 87,000 subscribers
- Editor of weekly Midwest Whitetail Great Lakes Regional Show
- Developed field content production for Midwest Whitetail, Chasing November and Realtree Outdoors
- Coordinated footage to encompass sponsored media for brand recognition
Landscaper
Buehler Landscaping
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Facilitated client discussions to review design specifications and ensure customer satisfaction
- Operated powered equipment including bobcats, chainsaws, company vehicles, as well as, other tools to complete commercial and residential landscape projects
- Installed hard-scapes to include stonework, brick walkways, and retaining walls according to landscape design plan and client specifications
Landscaper
Powell Landscaping
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Read and interpret blueprints for landscape designs to determine locations for sod, sown grass, flowers and foliage
- Installed commercial and residential landscape finishes to include fencing, sod, stone-work, landscape rock
Volunteer Guide
Bluffview Guide Service
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Provided appropriate information about wildlife species, habitats, and relevant regulations specific to area
- Conversed and coordinated with clientele to accommodate specific needs for individual(s)
- Monitored trail camera activity, tracked trends for game activity and maintained camera equipment
- Assisted with land management to include planting food plots and watering holes
Grounds Maintenance
DeBrad Inc.
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Maintained over 20 acres to include golf course grooming and campground maintenance for over 500 sites.
- Operated small and large industrial equipment
DC Outfitter / Grounds Maintenance
Cabela's Inc.
10.2010 - 09.2014
- Performed grounds maintenance for 23 acre campus to include distribution center and retail store
- Utilized small and large industrial equipment
- Scheduled work for crews based on work priorities, staffing, equipment availability and weather conditions
- As DC Outfitter, accurately utilized technical equipment to include RF guns, voice applications and computer systems to ensure order integrity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Tourism Management
Winona State University
Winona, MNSkills
- FAA Licensed Drone Pilot (part 107)
- Digital video content production and editing
- Promotional video development
- Proficient in DSLR and video camera equipment
- Proficient in Adobe applications (Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Lightroom)
- Experienced with Adobe After Effects
Timeline
Freelance Videographer
Base Camp Country Real Estate
01.2022 - Current
Video Producer
Vortex Optics
06.2020 - Current
Digital Media Producer
41 North Media
02.2019 - 05.2020
Digital Media Intern
Midwest Whitetail
07.2018 - 02.2019
Landscaper
Powell Landscaping
03.2018 - 07.2018
Landscaper
Buehler Landscaping
05.2017 - 10.2018
Grounds Maintenance
DeBrad Inc.
05.2015 - 09.2015
Volunteer Guide
Bluffview Guide Service
08.2013 - 06.2018
DC Outfitter / Grounds Maintenance
Cabela's Inc.
10.2010 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Tourism Management
Winona State University
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