JUSTIN BRYANT
New York,NY
Summary
Seasoned Executive Producer with 25+ years in commercial and non-profit media. Proven expertise in creating award-winning content, including an Emmy-winning series, and increasing audience engagement by 40%. Skilled in content strategy, project management, and team leadership with a passion for delivering impactful, cost-effective productions. A proven leader in project management with a track record of reducing production costs while delivering high-quality, award-winning productions. Adept at managing complex projects, directing diverse teams, and shaping impactful narratives that resonate with audiences across platforms. Passionate about creating content that combines artistic vision with measurable success, enhancing brand visibility and storytelling impact.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Consultant(Contract)
Tate Strategy
12.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: https://www.tatestrategy.com/
- Program manager on events and content, which boosted audience engagement by 40%
- Improved project delivery efficiency by 20% by guiding and ensuring proper execution of planning and production.
- Provided editorial support for fellow team members, ensuring all published content met high-quality standards and guidelines.
- Streamlined content creation processes to improve efficiency and meet tight deadlines consistently.
Executive Producer
BRIC
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: https://bricartsmedia.org/
- Project Manager: Responsible for scheduling, budgeting, field production, and supervising post-production for top-rated urban comedy show Laffaholics.
- Increased viewership by 40% year-over-year by introducing innovative content formats throughout various platforms.
- Edited, wrote, and project managed Emmy Award-winning series #Bheard Docs.
- Conceived, produced, and directed profiles of international artists such as Raque Ford and Rodrigo Valenzuela, Kaneza Schaal
- Https://bricartsmedia.org/
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and talent, securing favorable terms that contributed to the overall success of productions.
- Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices for effective project management within the industry.
Senior Producer
BRIC
06.2010 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: https://bricartsmedia.org/
- Liaison and media mentor between production and youth media education increased youth media engagement by 50% by helping with the creation of Brooklyn's inaugural festival, Concrete Stories.
- Improved archive organization by successfully using DAM to manage 100 digital assets.
- Oversaw production of 50 hours of original programming per year.
- Https://bricartsmedia.org/
- Edited all content before publishing it or sending it to clients.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards for all projects.
- Led pitch presentations to secure new business opportunities, showcasing the organization''s capabilities strategically to win clients'' confidence in our expertise.
Video Producer/Editor(Contract)
Interactive One
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: https://www.ionedigital.com/
- Assisted with daily multimedia needs for all vertical properties, including TV One, Radio One, Black Planet, Urban Daily, and Giant Magazine
- Enhanced brand visibility by 35% by crafting impactful storylines and engaging visuals for target audiences
- Reduced production delays by 25% by implementing advanced project management tools and techniques
- Https://www.ionedigital.com/
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce compelling visual content, driving brand awareness and audience engagement.
Education
Certification - Film And Video Production
Adobe
Online 01.2020
Certification - Field And Studio Production
BRIC
Brooklyn, NY01.2015
Master of Fine Arts - Film And Video Production
City College of New York
New York, NY06.1999
Skills
- Project management expertise
- Digital media
- Staff supervision
- Content development
- Creative direction
- Post-production supervision
- Broadcast operations
- Content strategy innovation
- Media production expertise
- Cloud-based environments
- Social media oversight
Leadership highlights
- Managed 10 large-scale video shoots per year, coordinating logistics and production teams.
- Reduced production costs by 15% through efficient resource allocation and streamlined workflows.
- Managed a video production budget, resulting in a cost savings of $300,000 annually.
- Directed 50+ hours yearly original programming, enhancing audience experience.
- Enhanced brand visibility by 35% with engaging multimedia storytelling.
- Executive produced Music series for BET Networks.
Selected Productions
- #BHeardDocs, Series Producer (2019-2023)
Synopsis: Documentary series on such topics as gun violence, housing, George Floyd protest, and living with disabilities during COVID-19.
Notable achievement: Winner multiple Emmy awards.
- Laffaholics Comedy Series, Executive producer (2021). Directed by Marc Enette.
Synopsis: Comedy series featuring Kevin Heart, Bill Bellamy, Talent, Mike Epps, Sommore, Smokey, Ed Lover, Tracy Morgan and many more!
Notable achievements: 800,000 original viewers on youtube.
- Afro punk Festival, Co-Director (2014)
Synopsis: Two outdoor stages, over two days of eclectic live music.
Notable achievements: Worked with D’Angelo, Lianne La Havas, Body Count, Trash Talk, Meshell Ndegeocello, SZA, The Internet, Fishbone, Valerie June, Cold Specks, Cakes Da Killa,
- BK LIVE, Segment producer (2015-2017)
Synopsis: Arts, politics and public affairs live magazine show broadcast in tri state area.
Notable achievements: Helped launch the careers of Hakeem Jefferies and attorney general Letitia James.
Awards
- CUNY Graduate School Ippy Award, 2017, Freedom Rider's 1961, Charlotte Jannsen.
- New Line Cinema's Best Documentary, 1999, Search for Hansen.
- New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, 2000
- EMMY Nomination Best Documentary, 2016, Antonio Rosario Street Photographer.
Timeline
Content Consultant(Contract)
Tate Strategy
12.2023 - Current
Executive Producer
BRIC
09.2017 - 01.2023
Senior Producer
BRIC
06.2010 - 09.2017
Video Producer/Editor(Contract)
Interactive One
01.2008 - 01.2010
Certification - Film And Video Production
Adobe
Certification - Field And Studio Production
BRIC
Master of Fine Arts - Film And Video Production
City College of New York