Christopher Drury
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Creative professional with a background in film and video editing, skilled in cutting-edge editing software and storytelling techniques. Possesses a strong ability to transform raw footage into compelling content, enhancing narrative flow and audience engagement. Known for meeting deadlines efficiently and contributing to team success through a collaborative work ethic and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of improving project quality and innovating post-production processes for diverse projects.
- Master of Fine Arts in New Media Production Graduate.
- Filmed various events, including sporting events, presidential visits, interviews, and natural disasters.
- Expertise in developing and implementing audio and video content that aligns with client or company storyline goals, including authenticity and visual aesthetics.
- Strategically prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple production projects to optimize productivity and achieve on-time, high-quality, and on-budget performance goals
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Video Editor/Videographer
Quality Medical Publishing
Maryland Heights, US
01.2023 - Current
- Play an active and vital role in video editing and filming surgeries of top plastic surgeons around the country
- Coordinate productions and shoots in the field with staff and subjects
- Edit video content in a timely manner that meets quality expectations of staff and doctors
- Effectively use studio-quality camera/ audio equipment to produce high-quality content to be published online
Online Video Producer
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis, US
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Play an active and vital role in producing weekly segmented shows in studio and in the field
- Coordinate productions and shoots in the field with staff and subjects
- Edit video content in a timely manner that meets quality expectations of staff
- Effectively use studio-quality camera/ audio equipment to produce high-quality content
- Pitch stories and segmented shows to editors and staff
Graduate Assistant
Webster University
Webster Groves, US
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Keep lines of communication open with students to discuss work schedules and performance
- Delegate daily tasks and assignments based on staff availability and demands
- Offer the necessary resources and training for new hires to succeed in meeting service goals and processes
- Control ordering and inventory to maintain optimal stock levels of lab supplies
- Actively assist students with developing photography within the fast-paced lab setting
Content Specialist
KFVS12
Cape Girardeau, US
04.2015 - 05.2019
- Played a vital role in ensuring the seamless operations of station filming, editing, and broadcasting
- Remained in constant contact with reports and producers to communicate strategies and best practices for presenting a wide range of engaging stories to targeted audiences
- Proactively identified and addressed issues in a timely fashion to prevent disruptions to the workflow of pre, during, and post-production operations
- Effectively utilized a camera to initiate story development and film hundreds of live broadcasts including major events (tornadoes, torrential storms, extreme damage, sporting events, festivities, etc.)
- Gained hands-on film and industry experience while attending various high-profile events which included filming presidential visits and interviews with governors of Missouri and Illinois
- Frequently traveled to Washington, DC to showcase stories of veterans for special broadcasts
Education
Master of Fine Arts - New Media Production
Webster University
Webster Groves, MO01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication TV
Southeast Missouri State University
Southeast, Missouri, US01.2015
Associate of Arts - General Education
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO01.2009
Skills
- Social Media Management
- Photography
- Project coordination
- Editing
- Video editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Journalism
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Final Cut Pro
- Content creation
- Video production
- Presentation skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Interviewing
- Proofreading
- Content Development
- Branding
- Adobe Premiere
- Leadership
- Post production
- AI
- Production Management
- Filming
- SEO
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe After Effects
Timeline
Junior Video Editor/Videographer
Quality Medical Publishing
01.2023 - Current
Online Video Producer
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
11.2021 - 01.2023
Graduate Assistant
Webster University
01.2019 - 12.2021
Content Specialist
KFVS12
04.2015 - 05.2019
Master of Fine Arts - New Media Production
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication TV
Southeast Missouri State University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Three Rivers College
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