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Kerri Kroner

Lyndhurst,NJ

Summary

Emmy and Promax award-winning executive creative director, writer, and producer with a talent for leveraging storytelling and strategy to elevate global brands through innovative campaigns. Proven track record of fueling business growth, boosting ad sales revenue, and enhancing television ratings for top-tier shows like WWE's Monday Night Raw, ESPN's SportsCenter, and AMC Networks' The Walking Dead. Skilled in mentoring and developing creative talent to cultivate a high-performing, collaborative environment that consistently delivers impactful outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Creative Director/Senior Writer/Producer

VH1/MTV (Paramount +)
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Created television promos for original and unscripted programming that resulted in the highest Tuesday Primetime ratings in a decade for MTV. Produced launch promos for the hit series: Love and Hip-Hop, Catfish, MTV Cribs and Couples Retreat.
  • Remote

Freelance Creative Director/Senior Writer/Producer

TV ONE
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Led creative team producing TV promos for original and unscripted programing for popular True Crime Series and Lifestyle shows.
  • Remote

Freelance Creative Senior Writer/Producer

Hallmark Channel/Hallmark+ Streaming
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Creative producer on original movie and show content for the flagship channel and newly launched Hallmark+ platform.
  • Remote

Senior Writer/Producer (Staff)

AMC Networks
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Mentored and took leadership role with the junior staff in department. Collaborated with senior vice presidents, creative directors, graphics team, editors, voiceover talent, social media, and marketing teams to create impactful content for linear and AMC + streaming service.

Writer/Producer (Staff)

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
03.2003 - 06.2013
  • Grew Pay-Per-View sales by creating cross platform content for WWE’s highest profile events including Wrestlemania. Directed and interviewed WWE Superstars for behind-the-scenes features, promos, and trailers.

Associate Writer/Producer (Staff)

ESPN
12.1999 - 07.2003
  • Developed, wrote, and produced action packed on-air promos for all ESPN original programming including SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight. Worked with national advertising agencies, marketing, and ad sales departments to generate creative concepts and promotional strategies to enhance the ESPN brand.

Education

BS - Communication

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Idea generation
  • Visual storytelling

Timeline

Freelance Creative Director/Senior Writer/Producer

TV ONE
03.2023 - 06.2023

Freelance Creative Director/Senior Writer/Producer

VH1/MTV (Paramount +)
03.2023 - 12.2023

Freelance Creative Senior Writer/Producer

Hallmark Channel/Hallmark+ Streaming
01.2023 - 05.2023

Senior Writer/Producer (Staff)

AMC Networks
10.2022 - 12.2022

Writer/Producer (Staff)

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
03.2003 - 06.2013

Associate Writer/Producer (Staff)

ESPN
12.1999 - 07.2003

BS - Communication

University of New Haven
Kerri Kroner