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Education
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Hi, I’m

Jonathan Williams

Canton,Ohio

Summary

I am efficient, organized, high-performing, and detail-oriented video editor, videographer, and producer. A proud recipient of two regional Emmy NATAS awards with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of video production, I believe in video's power to share compelling stories, create awareness on social issues, product development, and to communicate with large audiences.

I am a recognized video professional with experience educating and training editors of all skill levels. I build productions by communicating effectively with clients, c-suite, and other stakeholders or creative teams to ensure quality video projects are delivered on-time and within budget. I have succeeded in creating content for nationwide press communication, regional advertising, event presentations, and news gathering. I bring expertise in video pre-production logistics, post-production and final cut video editing, graphic animation, audio, on-set production management and videography, talent management, media licensing, and creative copywriting.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH

Project Manager, Multimedia Productions
11.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Produces, writes, films, and edits video content to advertise and showcase college programs and opportunity to students, outside vendors, clients, and community.
  • Recommends asset management workflow enhancements for large scale media retrieval and archival.
  • Assesses project creation procedure to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Produces and edits short and long form regular video communication content for office of President and Provost.
  • Directs and produces live multicamera programming, including technical directing athletic events, townhall meetings, and operates and trains students and employees in all field positions.

NBC4, WCMH-TV Nexstar Broadcasting
Columbus, OH

Senior Commercial Producer
05.2016 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Conceptualizes, films, and edits television commercials, special paid programming, long-form news stories, sponsorship messaging, and marketing efforts for clients and station.
  • Leads media management procedures and asset organization and advocates solutions to management.
  • Trains staff on new technology, workflow optimization, and increasing production efficiency across station operations.
  • Coordinates with producers and on-air talent to create program content and segments.
  • Ensures media license adherence and FCC compliance.
  • Conducts interviews for documentary or testimonial projects, blocks set design and lighting, and works closely with on-screen client or hired talent of all skill ranges.

WHIZ-TV, Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting
Zanesville, OH

Assistant Production Manager
01.2014 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Wrote, filmed, and edited innovative video content for station newscasts and programming, client commercials, and creative services.
  • Couched and directed professional and armature talent to creative compelling on-camera delivery and appearance.
  • Led copywriting, video editing, set blocking, lighting design and in-studio workflow optimizations, recommending solutions to management and overseeing implantation.
  • Assisted station leadership and management to streamline creative production process and improve client relations with effective marketing commercial efforts.

Ohio Channel Ohio Government Telecommunications
Columbus, OH

Telecommunications Fellow
12.2012 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Filmed, edited, and directed government executive and state legislature programs, Ohio historical documentaries, artist highlight features, and live content for PBS serviced outlets.
  • Collaborated closely with elected state officials and staff to produce public interest, non-partisan informational video for public television, cable, and web distribution.
  • Filmed and edited official appearances and press conferences of Governor and other state officials for distribution or archival.
  • Maintained data management systems and large-scale resource ingest for video editing and asset organization.

Education

Muskingum University
New Concord, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts from Digital Media Design, Media Studies, Communication
12.2012

University Overview

Skills

  • Videography
  • Video and Film Editing and Post Production
  • Expertise in Adobe Workflows
  • Workload Planning and Prioritization
  • Studio and Film Crew Management
  • Client Relations and Talent Management
  • Project and Film Ideation
  • Procedure Development and Training

References

References
  • Jennifer Kiser, Director of Operations WCMH-TV - jkiser@wcmh.tv, (614) 833 - 3614
  • Coury Carlson, USA Today Ventures, My Life in Gaming, coury.carlson@gmail.com, (716) 485-8040
  • Marie Mascola, M3 Communications - marie@rcmbroadcast.com, (917) 923-1570

Timeline

Project Manager, Multimedia Productions
Cuyahoga Community College
11.2023 - Current
Senior Commercial Producer
NBC4, WCMH-TV Nexstar Broadcasting
05.2016 - 11.2023
Assistant Production Manager
WHIZ-TV, Southeastern Ohio Broadcasting
01.2014 - 05.2016
Telecommunications Fellow
Ohio Channel Ohio Government Telecommunications
12.2012 - 01.2014
Muskingum University
Bachelor of Arts from Digital Media Design, Media Studies, Communication
Jonathan Williams