John P. Lewis Jr
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Telling unique and interesting stories is what excites me. Helping organizations create compelling content and grow their business is what motivates me. Specializing in multi-platform production and branding, I’m a hard-working, deadline-driven professional who can manage your production and marketing needs from concept through final delivery. Innovative and experienced individual with expertise in project management and creative problem-solving. Skilled in project coordination, film crew management and innovative solution development. Committed to creating engaging and meaningful content for viewers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Producer
Creative Services / NBC Universal
03.2015 - Current
- Produce, write, and direct an Emmy-winning series showcasing businesses, leaders, and innovators driving growth in the region
- Write, produce, and edit promotional spots, image campaigns, and sizzle reels for all NBC10/Telemundo 62 platforms
- Work directly with the sales and marketing teams and their external clients to produce commercials, vignettes, and other forms of content for all platforms
- Manage assigned projects and production staff from pre- through post-production making sure all deadlines and budgets are met
- Ensuring every assigned project stays on brand and aligns with strategic initiatives
- Volunteering and providing onsite support and logistics assistance for station initiatives, activations and tent-pole events
12.2009 - 05.2013
- Field & Story Producer / Glass Entertainment Group,
- Researched story lines, coordinated schedules, locations, and crew hires, while developing content and episodic story arcs
- Wrote voiceover copy, selected sound bites, and edited scenes
- Managed all facets of post-production for assigned projects, while ensuring time constraints and project guidelines were met
- Productions include series broadcasted on Travel Channel, Food Network, Destination America, and Animal PlanetOversaw story development, field production, and post-production for an 18-episode docu-series
- Negotiated deals for the integration of product placement within productions
- Traveled domestically and internationally to field produce for series that included direct contact and direction of A-list celebrities
- Coordinated with celebrity agents, public relation, and marketing professionals to pitch and secure appearance in productions
- Productions include series broadcasted on Golf Channel, History Channel, The Blaze and nationally syndicated E/I programs
Producer & Editor
NBC Universal
06.2008 - 12.2009
- Conceptualized, wrote, produced, directed, and edited commercials, corporate videos, and show segments
- Ensured projects stayed on brand, met demographic requirements, and aligned with strategic station initiatives
Producer & Editor
Center City Film & Video
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Wrote show and promotional scripts, directed shoots, and edited taped content into finished short form assets for Comcast On Demand’s original programming channels
- Established budgets and ensured projects were delivered within budget and on time
Segment Producer
New Media / E! NETWORKS
07.2005 - 12.2006
- Helped launch “The Vine” @ eonline.com, a pioneering digital video platform
- Interviewed celebrity talent, directed shoots, in addition to producing and editing segments
- Operated camera, sound, and lighting equipment for shoots
Associate Producer
Actuality Productions
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Coordinated field logistics for production on History Channel’s “Modern Marvels” series
- Oversaw the acquisition and licensing of archival video and still images
Production Assistant - Associate Producer
E! NETWORKS
07.2002 - 07.2004
- Key member of 4-person production team that produced 2-hour episodes E!’s documentary series “True Hollywood Story”
Education
B.A. - Communications
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2002
Skills
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Creative Ideation & Execution
- Production Management
- Problem solving
- Highly Organized
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Adobe Suite / Avid / Final Cut Pro
- MS Office Suite
- Functional understanding and use of all relevant social media platforms
- Functional capability with shooting, lighting and audio equipment
Accomplishments
2x Emmy Awards winner - Program Feature/Segment
9x Emmy Awards nominee
1x Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters award winner - Outstanding Promotion
Timeline
Senior Producer
Creative Services / NBC Universal
03.2015 - Current
12.2009 - 05.2013
Producer & Editor
NBC Universal
06.2008 - 12.2009
Producer & Editor
Center City Film & Video
01.2007 - 06.2008
Segment Producer
New Media / E! NETWORKS
07.2005 - 12.2006
Associate Producer
Actuality Productions
07.2004 - 07.2005
Production Assistant - Associate Producer
E! NETWORKS
07.2002 - 07.2004
B.A. - Communications
University of Massachusetts Amherst