Summary
2026 Goals
Overview
Skills
Work History
Education
Community & Leadership
Feedback
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Molly Gray

Molly Gray

Summary

Accomplished producer with extensive experience in live-action production, event media production, VFX project management, and team coordination in dynamic environments.

2026 Goals

+ serve inspiring creative leaders, bold brands, experienced crews, and emerging talent

+ lead teams that create innovative media for music-driven or branded events

+ keep it honest, authentic, punk; make sure everyone is supported and valued

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Project management
  • Budget oversight
  • Client relations
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Effective communication
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Adaptability
  • Cool under pressure

Work History

Owner + Executive Producer

Tantrum
01.2013 - 02.2025
  • Fostered collaboration among teams of creative directors, live-action directors, designers, and animators.
  • Spearheaded RFPs and facilitated creative pitches with the creative director.
  • Consulted on messaging while constructing budgets and vendor contracts.
  • Oversaw project budgets and timelines to ensure alignment with stated goals.
  • Led high-profile client communications, enhancing relationship management.
  • Clients included $uicideboy$, Twenty One Pilots, Lil Wayne, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, and Kelsey Ballerini.
  • Media for events include BlizzCon, Fortnite World Cup, Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, Nike House of Innovation, CES Keynote, Grammy Awards, American Music Awards.

Executive Producer + Project Manager

Lightborne
10.2007 - 09.2013
  • Networked in live events industry to expand client base, securing contracts with Jay Z and Bon Jovi.
  • Supervised the executive team to create opportunities and onboard new hires.
  • Oversaw client experience from initial contact through production and installation.
  • Scoped and managed performance screens for clients Kenny Chesney and Sugarland.
  • Produced live action commercials for MTV and Fanta.
  • Integrated special effects in music videos for Rascal Flatts; handled post-production for Death Cab for Cutie, Three Doors Down, The Raconteurs.

Production Manager for Live Action

Freelance
06.2001 - 09.2007
  • Contracted by Pytka, HKM, Moxie, Union Square, Kaboom, Two Olives for brands such as NFL Films, HBO Films, Delta, GE Aerospace, and Coors Light on films Traffic, The Big One, and Public Eye
  • Cultivated local crew and expanded vendors’ portfolio, coordinated travel for out-of-town crew, and navigated shoot logistics with producer, director, assistant director, and department heads.
  • Manage onboarding and communication of videography crew, lighting, fabrication, security, and talent.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, Film And Journalism

Xavier University

Some College (No Degree) - Ongoing course study in Virtual and XR Production

Miami University

Community & Leadership

  • frame:work, North American Committee: Lead and grow the community, foster events and communication between artists, producers, and engineers for entertainment and event spaces.
  • College Conservatory of Music, Guest Media Advisor for The Lightning Thief: Work with Screens and Content Production Students
  • Love, Hope, Strength, Rockin' Volunteer: Worked at live events, registering new people to the universal bone marrow donation registry.

Feedback

  • Christian, Thomas, CEO, LiveStems, I recently had the pleasure of working alongside Molly and her team in preparation for a large music tour. The energy and enthusiasm that she brought to this project was truly infectious. Moreover, she expressed amazing patience, professionalism, and fun to an otherwise high-stress endeavor.
  • R. Kyle, Shoup, Designer | Creative Director, Lightborne, Molly’s ability to positively interact with clients and staff is nothing short of incredible. Her upbeat personality and Executive Producer abilities make her an invaluable asset to Lightborne’s family and a great person to work with.
  • Bryan, Hollon, Music Producer, Molly was top notch on all levels during our many projects together. I would not hesitate for a second to take on any project that she is a part of. Molly keeps all departments happy, motivated, timely, and productive. These in turn help facilitate lasting relationships among those involved and ultimately lead to a product everyone can be proud of.
  • Rob, Jailil, Owner, Toy Robot Media, Molly is fantastic to work with – level-headed and adaptive with strong creative insights. Our whole team appreciated her jumping in and sweating the details while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
  • John, Mattingly, 1st Assistant Director, High performers are often all work with no joy. With Molly, that is no issue because she excels at both. She's proof that you can be great at your job and a pleasure to work with.
  • Sean, Hobbs, Producer, Molly is the ultimate professional. She possesses incredible knowledge of our business, has great resources, and the experience to lead a team on any size project. Her strongest attribute is her ability to lead with a positive attitude that extends the chain and down.

Timeline

Owner + Executive Producer

Tantrum
01.2013 - 02.2025

Executive Producer + Project Manager

Lightborne
10.2007 - 09.2013

Production Manager for Live Action

Freelance
06.2001 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies, Film And Journalism

Xavier University

Some College (No Degree) - Ongoing course study in Virtual and XR Production

Miami University