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Ilea Shutler

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Creative leader and certified PMP with 10+ years experience in content strategy, video production, and brand storytelling. Known for cross-functional leadership and producing impactful multi-platform campaigns for diverse clients.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Creative Consultant

Cox Media
01.2017 - Current

Lead creative for 60–90 clients annually across diverse industries. Spearhead visual storytelling, campaign development, and production strategy across digital, TV, social, and out-of-home media. Collaborate closely with clients, sales teams, designers, and editors to drive revenue and deliver high-impact content.

  • Generated nearly $500K in production revenue in 2023, with consistent year-over-year growth.
  • Developed long-form brand content for awards shows, online video, and local television.
  • Manage the development of 150+ assets yearly across platforms: cable, YouTube, Meta, TikTok, email, display, web, billboard.
  • Increased production volume and revenue to a level that directly necessitated hiring an additional team member, contributing to the expansion of the department.
  • Incorporate data-driven insights into creative decision-making processes, enhancing overall campaign effectiveness.
  • Guide internal and external teams, aligning skills to creative goals.
  • Regularly lead 6+ client trainings and internal workshops on creative best practices and AI-enhanced creative workflows.
  • Mentor 3+ Creative Consultants, supporting their growth in campaign development, storytelling, and stakeholder collaboration.

Freelance Producer

Oklahoma Watch
01.2016 - 01.2019

Produced the award-winning Conversations interview series and Watch-Out live event content, delivering timely, high-impact video journalism.

  • Led end-to-end production of 30+ interview episodes and event features, translating complex policy and social issues into visually engaging narratives.
  • Delivered edited content with 24–48 hour turnarounds, supporting rapid news cycles and increasing audience engagement on digital platforms.
  • Designed custom motion graphics and visual treatments using Adobe Photoshop and After Effects, enhancing viewer retention and reinforcing brand identity.
  • Collaborated with journalists, editors, and event producers to ensure storytelling aligned with editorial standards and community impact goals.

Video Production Specialist

Jasco Products
01.2014 - 01.2017

Owned creative direction for product marketing videos supporting brands such as GE, Energizer, and EcoSurvivor.

  • Produced and edited 50+ promotional and tutorial videos annually for trade shows, YouTube, and social media, helping increase product visibility and customer education.
  • Created long-form product showcases with advanced editing techniques, color grading, and motion graphics, contributing to measurable boosts in social engagement and in-store sell-through.
  • Ensured brand and messaging consistency across 6+ product categories through close collaboration with marketing, product, and social teams.
  • Supported content development for CES and other major trade events, helping position Jasco as a leader in consumer tech accessories.

Photojournalist

OETA (PBS Affiliate)
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Produced 100+ long-form news stories for The Oklahoma News Report, collaborating with reporters to craft compelling narratives around healthcare, education, and public interest.
  • Edited with Avid and Adobe tools to enhance storytelling with visuals, b-roll, and motion graphics.
  • Delivered content under tight daily and weekly deadlines for statewide broadcast.
  • Contributed to journalism recognized with multiple AP and SPJ awards for reporting and production, including a 1st place honor.

Education

Master of Arts - Creative Technology

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
08-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
12-2010

Skills

  • Creative Direction
  • Brand Storytelling
  • Video Production
  • Long-form, Short-form & Social Creative Strategy
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Digital Advertising
  • Project Management (PMP)
  • AI in Creative Workflows
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Collaboration
  • Strategic thinking
  • Visual storytelling

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI (2025)
  • Digital Marketing Science Certificate – Oklahoma State University (2024)
  • Google Analytics – Skillshop (2024)
  • Google Ads Search – Skillshop (2024)
  • Google Ads Creative Certification – Skillshop (2024)
  • HubSpot Email Marketing – Hubspot Academy (2024)
  • Additional Training – Performance Management, Managing Teams (LinkedIn Learning, 2024)

Timeline

Sr. Creative Consultant

Cox Media
01.2017 - Current

Freelance Producer

Oklahoma Watch
01.2016 - 01.2019

Video Production Specialist

Jasco Products
01.2014 - 01.2017

Photojournalist

OETA (PBS Affiliate)
01.2011 - 01.2014

Master of Arts - Creative Technology

Southern Methodist University

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

Oklahoma City University
Ilea Shutler