JORDAN COOPER
New York,NY
Summary
Results-oriented and highly motivated professional with extensive experience in copywriting, producing, writing and directing. Proven track record of creating award-winning content in the form of short films, music videos, and commercials. Skilled in client sourcing, pitch development, casting, and budget management. Adept at writing persuasive and SEO-optimized copy for various industries. Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities, with a background in animation & Live-action production. Excellent communication and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Coordinator
A&E Networks
08.2023 - Current
- Films/Commercials/Animated Projects
- Utilize project tracking software to assist efficiency of international distribution .
- Assist the mastering process for a wide range of content spanning A&E networks.
- Determine which assets are viable for use in an extensive catalogue of production materials.
- Resolved production-related issues using critical thinking skills
- Created and managed production documents and facilitated purchase orders
- Assisted in negotiations with vendors and supervised production assistants.
- Conducted film editing and post-processing actions for assignments.
- Coordinated with clients to define project specifications, vision, scope and budget.
Writer/Director
Pathological Films LLC
02.2017 - Current
- Directed and wrote award-winning content, including short films, music videos, and commercials
- Sourced clients and developed compelling pitches for commercials
- Led casting and hiring of production staff, negotiated contracts, and managed budgets
- Created persuasive and SEO-optimized copy for diverse industries.
- Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
- Determined ideal film locations, attained permits and planned shots to achieve intended results.
- Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge cinematography work.
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Created production schedules for every step of video production.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production.
Production Assistant
Freelance
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided support to production coordinators and managers on commercial shoots
- Assisted various animation departments as needed In office and recording sessions.
- Created shot lists, booked talent and locations and prepared sets for shooting to provide comprehensive production support.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Writing and Promotion Intern
Gotham Comedy Club/ Levity Live
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Gotham Comedy Club/Levity Live – New York
- Created promotional materials and wrote daily jokes for marketing purposes
- Assisted in producing live comedy shows and designed promotional materials using Adobe software.
- Collaborated with demonstration team to engage large crowds.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Development/Script Coverage Intern,
The Sorcerer
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Wrote detailed coverage for 100+ submitted screenplays and TV pilots
- Advocate for projects suitable for development
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Production Intern
New York Comedy Festival
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Represented Caroline's On Broadway backstage and assisted in the production of comedy shows
- Distributed promotional materials at live comedy shows and introduced comedians to the audience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication, Film Production
University of New
Haven
West Haven, CT05.2018
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - New York
New York, NY2018
The Second City
Los Angeles, CA2017
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA2016
Skills
- Copywriting
- Script Coverage
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Final Draft
- Backstage
- Full Adobe Suite
- Avid Media Composer
- AirTable
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
- Story Pitching
- Studio Scheduling
- Script Research and Studying
- Production Standards Conformance
- Coordinate Schedules
- Script Copy Distribution
- Administrative Support
- Purchase Orders
- Task Delegation
Timeline
Production Coordinator
A&E Networks
08.2023 - Current
Writer/Director
Pathological Films LLC
02.2017 - Current
Production Assistant
Freelance
03.2016 - 07.2017
Writing and Promotion Intern
Gotham Comedy Club/ Levity Live
02.2015 - 02.2016
Production Intern
New York Comedy Festival
09.2014 - 12.2014
Development/Script Coverage Intern,
The Sorcerer
05.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Communication, Film Production
University of New
Haven
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - New York
The Second City
University of Southern California
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