Marcus-Jamal Gray
Houston,Tx
Summary
I'm a creative and versatile photographer and videographer with a keen eye for storytelling and a passion for capturing moments that evoke emotion. Proficient in both technical and artistic aspects of photography and videography, adept at collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UFL Videographer
Fox Sports
02.2024 - Current
- Capture and edit high-quality video and photo content from UFL games, practices, and events
- Meet deadlines and share content with the digital team in a quick and efficient manner
- Support and work alongside the digital content team to make sure all video and photo priorities during practices, games, and events are met
- Develop and maintain a professional relationship with the players, coaches, and league staff on and off the field
- Join planning meetings and pitch original ideas and edits that can be optimized for digital platforms
- Communicate with the UFL digital content team leads in a timely fashion to receive instructions, priorities, and edits/notes
- Enhanced video production quality by utilizing advanced editing techniques and software.
Social Media Producer
Fox Sports USFL
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Shoot and gather on-site social content before, during, and after games/practices. Create and distribute social content from USFL league and individual team accounts.
- Posting 2-3 pieces of content daily for my two teams on all social media platforms. These pieces of content were graphics, photo stills, on-site video, broadcast video, also game day highlight recaps that I shot from both my mirrorless camera and iPhone.
- Support production of sports social and digital content - includes, but is not limited to, graphic production, editing, talent prep and video shooting.
- Develop and execute social voices for each team account.
Help create original live content and/or VOD, optimizing content for social. - Utilize data to report successes and help create and execute weekly content plans. Developed original content using social listening and independent resources.
Videographer Intern
Mcneese State University
08.2022 - Current
- Serve as a consistent presence at assigned events to accurately share McNeese State in compelling video form.
- Create short pieces of content that immediately grab the attention of social media audiences.
- Deliver videos that uniquely and creatively engage audiences to drive ticket sales and event attendance at McNeese State.
- Assist with production of video content for in-venue video boards. Stay up-to-date on industry trends.
- Used premiere pro & after affects to edit footage into correct order and add effects. Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over 11 week projects.
Content Creator
Lamar University
02.2021 - Current
- Edited photographs and produced video artwork using adobe lightroom and adobe premiere pro.
- Served as field photographer during games.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
Content Creator
ALL-EN Sports Performance
05.2019 - Current
- Sports Content Creator for All-EN Sports Performance.
- Creating stunning photos and dynamic videos for Adidas's Trainer Justin Allen and ALL-EN Team.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories
Photgrapher and Videographer
The Old Coach
08.2019 - 12.2020
- I was assign to provide stunning shots and video footage of local high school teams in Houston, Texas and around Texas during regular season, playoffs and State Championship.
- Edited my photos and videos with fast turnaround rate to be publish on website and social media.
- Used adobe premiere pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
Creative Media Staffer Internship
NCAA FCS Championships
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Gathered information from staff to produce relevant content based on current activities.
- Shared ideas, brainstormed with other staff members and developed case studies based upon previously delivered projects.
Photographer
Self-Taught Photographer
01.2017 - Current
- I adjust my camera settings depending on artistic style the model and I are going for. Or what type event and where it is being held.
- I travel across Texas and Louisiana for shooting projects.
- I take pictures of sporting events, family events, or ceremonies. Either in a studio or on location.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Brook High School
Beaumont, TXSkills
- AI Midjourney
- Social Media Content
- Videography
- Digital photography
- Team collaboration
- Content development
- Leadership
- Video Editing
- Directing experience
- Video Production
- Adobe Creative Suite
Certification
Google Data Analytics, Google - 2023
Timeline
UFL Videographer
Fox Sports
02.2024 - Current
Social Media Producer
Fox Sports USFL
03.2023 - 12.2023
Videographer Intern
Mcneese State University
08.2022 - Current
Content Creator
Lamar University
02.2021 - Current
Photgrapher and Videographer
The Old Coach
08.2019 - 12.2020
Content Creator
ALL-EN Sports Performance
05.2019 - Current
Creative Media Staffer Internship
NCAA FCS Championships
01.2019 - 01.2020
Photographer
Self-Taught Photographer
01.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
West Brook High School
Google Data Analytics, Google - 2023
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