Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
Awards
Freelance Experience
Timeline
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Justin Cohen

Justin Cohen

Summary

Dynamic media professional with a proven track record at Disney/ABC and beyond, excelling in crafting compelling marketing campaigns and social content. Expert in Adobe Premiere and adept at managing cross-functional teams. Recognized for innovative storytelling and strategic thinking, driving impactful results across diverse platforms in the entertainment industry.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/CEO

Little Buddy Films
01.2009 - Current
  • Oversaw and supported all aspects of operations including development, production, marketing, strategic pr, social media, and finance.
  • Conceptualized and Created content for a wide range of brands from industries including comedy, music, finance, food & beverage, luxury real estate and global weddings.
  • Company Overview: www.littlebuddyfilms.com

Asst. Craft Editor

DISNEY/ABC ENT. MARKETING
01.2021 - Current
  • Wrote, ideated, conceptualized and pitched marketing campaigns for major network shows including The Oscars and American Idol.
  • Edited on-air :30 and :15 spots for a multitude of ABC and Hulu TV shows and campaigns.
  • Ideated and created original social media content, delivered across all ABC platforms and out-of-home placement.

Social Video Producer/Editor

NBC/UNIVERSAL
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Wrote, produced and edited social content for the E! Network across all major platforms including FB, IG, YT, SC and TikTok.
  • Managed content workflow on all network shows with both the social team and on-air marketing team.
  • Supported production of all live red-carpet events including The Oscars, Grammy's, Emmy's and E! People's Choice Awards.

Freelance Producer/Editor

DISNEY DIGITAL NETWORK
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Edited content for key franchises including Disney Princess, Pixar, Marvel and LucasFilm for distribution on owned and operated social platforms.
  • Produced/Edited branded content for numerous licensees and partners, including Google, Nintendo and LEGO.
  • Edited videos for DDN's top-tier influencers, channels with 10+ MM YouTube subscribers.

Editor

BLK-OPS/PANAY FILMS
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Editor on new business pitches for agency clients including Microsoft.
  • Storyboarded, created animatics and sizzle pitches for commercial projects budgeted in upwards of 2 Million per project.
  • Contributed to all aspects of production for internationally distributed commercial content.

Education

Bachelor's Degree -

University of California, Berkeley

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • After Effects
  • Photoshop
  • Encoder
  • InDesign
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Google Docs
  • Final Draft
  • Dropbox/Vimeo
  • Slingshot/Hightail
  • Promo Manager
  • Trello/Aspera
  • Slack/Zoom/Teams
  • Highly skilled in DSLR cameras
  • Lighting and audio equipment
  • Skilled in AI tools for audio/video content

Hobbies and Interests

  • ARTISTIC HEALINGS, Corp. - Co-Founder and Vice Chair of 501(c)(3) non-profit created to support healing and personal growth through artistic expression and instructional art videos.
  • Tennis
  • Golf
  • Film and Comedy

Awards

  • 2024, Part of Oscars marketing campaign nominated for Golden Trailer, 4 Clio awards and GEMA award winner
  • 2014, Cannes Lion award-winning edit for Ultimate Ears submission video

Freelance Experience

  • Freelance Producer/Editor for advertising or production agencies such as Omnicom, Cashmere, The Fabulous Group, The Sheppard, and Summerjax.
  • Worked directly with celebrity clientele including David Arquette, Courteney Cox, William H. Macy and Jillian Michaels to name a few.

Timeline

Asst. Craft Editor

DISNEY/ABC ENT. MARKETING
01.2021 - Current

Social Video Producer/Editor

NBC/UNIVERSAL
01.2019 - 01.2020

Freelance Producer/Editor

DISNEY DIGITAL NETWORK
01.2015 - 01.2019

Editor

BLK-OPS/PANAY FILMS
01.2015 - 12.2015

Founder/CEO

Little Buddy Films
01.2009 - Current

Bachelor's Degree -

University of California, Berkeley

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