Hi, I’m
EJ Higginbotham
Fayetteville,AR
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Summary
Innovative Video Producer with 12 years experience and a passion for storytelling. Experienced in all aspects of video production, and expertise in many different production workflows. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and producer. Possess a strength for collaborating and maintaining a positive, exciting working environment to lead teams toward a common vision. Currently self-employed and creating video content through, Lost Valley Media, LLC.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dentsu Creative, Dentsu Mcgarry BowenFayetteville, AR
Senior Producer
07.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within tight deadlines and budgets.
- Planning and executing animated and live action video productions for clients including GM, Northrop Grumman, Chevron, Hershey and Disney
- Regularly managed 4-6 simultaneous video and social media projects.
- Creating budgets and schedules, hiring talent, creative supervision, directing and client liaison
- Producing social online videos, static and moving banners, retouching, AR Projects, microsites, web development, managing creative briefs, running JIRA tickets and closely collaborating with business affairs in creating estimates.
Mitchell Communications GroupFayetteville, AR
Senior Video Producer
01.2017 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Improved brand visibility by consistently delivering visually stunning and compelling videos across multiple platforms.
- Enhanced storytelling capabilities with advanced editing techniques and dynamic visuals for impactful narratives.
- Shooting, scriptwriting, directing, editing and producing broadcast and social media content for clients including Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Southwestern Energy and Hilton.
- Streamlined video and updated video processes allowing for senior staff to take on more projects, increasing video revenue by 30%.
- Regularly managed 3 simultaneous video projects.
- Worked with senior staff in pitching video projects to clients.
Mitchell Communications GroupFayetteville, AR
Digital Producer
01.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Producing, shooting and editing broadcast and social media content.
- Regularly managed 3 simultaneous video projects.
- Worked with senior staff to explain and pitch video projects to clients.
- Traveled to 23 different states, shooting and editing over 45 projects.
Mitchell Communications GroupFayetteville, AR
Junior Digital Producer
01.2013 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Producing, shooting and editing broadcast and social media content.
- Regularly managed 3 simultaneous video projects.
- Traveled to 12 different states, shooting and editing over 22 commercial projects.
Mitchell Communications GroupFayetteville, AR
Intern
01.2012 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Editing broadcast and social media content.
- Traveled to 4 different states, shooting and editing over 8 commercial projects.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Education
University of ArkansasFayetteville
from Broadcast Journalism
2012
University of Louisiana At MonroeMonroe, LA
from Mass Communication
2010
Skills
- Cinematography
- Photography
- Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Camera Systems: Sony, Canon, BlackMagic, Red, Arri
- Licensed Commercial Drone Pilot
- Schedule Coordination
- Film and Video Production
- Script Writing
- Creative Direction
- Schedule Coordination
- Film and Video Production
- Creative Cloud Expertise
- Content Development
- Creative Writing
- Deadline Scheduling
- Schedule Management
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Broadcast Media
- Project Management
- Equipment Configuration
- Casting Coordination
- Project Oversight
- Copy Editing
- Project Coordination
- Production Processes
- Storytelling
Availability
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Timeline
Senior Producer
Dentsu Creative, Dentsu Mcgarry Bowen
07.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Video Producer
Mitchell Communications Group
01.2017 - 07.2021
Digital Producer
Mitchell Communications Group
01.2014 - 01.2017
Junior Digital Producer
Mitchell Communications Group
01.2013 - 01.2014
Intern
Mitchell Communications Group
01.2012 - 01.2013
University of Arkansas
from Broadcast Journalism
University of Louisiana At Monroe
from Mass Communication