Experienced media consultant with a strong progressive background and a decade of production expertise. Specialized in crafting sensitive and impactful content for the reproductive justice space and developing compelling campaigns for racial justice. Committed to delivering strategic media solutions that authentically engage audiences and amplify the mission-driven initiatives of progressive organizations.
Hi, I’m
Natalie James
Iselin,NJ
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Color Of Change
Director of Video Production
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Built first video production team at Color of Change and led team of 7 people through several major organizational transitions.
- Interfaced with internal clients to define project scopes of work, budgets, creative vision and deliverable schedules.
- Negotiated contracts and rates to save company money. Managed $1.5 million budget. Subsequently managed to cut that budget in half by redefining content strategy while increasing engagement significantly.
- Monitored industry trends to stay informed of innovative technology, production equipment and editing software.
- Designed programming and created content to drive brand and marketing messaging in accordance with brand strategies.
Planned Parenthood
Video Producer
09.2019 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Developed 3 education series that have since gone viral on Youtube with millions of views.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
Teen Vogue
Freelance Video Producer
09.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Worked with development and post-production leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production.
- Determined ideal film locations, attained permits and planned shots. Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision.
- Reduced production spending 15% by monitoring budget and making adjustments.
Visual Barz Media Solutions
Executive Producer
04.2015 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Brought in and worked well with high-value clients such as Transferwise, Frockhub and Rutgers University.
- Effectively collaborated and directed team of creative and diverse individuals in various professions and levels.
- Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
- Determined and monitored schedules to meet demanding timelines.
- Supervised production team of 15 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity
Voltage Pictures LLC
Administrative Assistant
05.2016 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Worked closely with CEO’s assistant at both Cannes International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival to set up meetings with important film distribution buyers and keeping sales reps happy and comfortable.
- Was responsible at TIFF for ticket management for 5 premieres. This included properly distributing over 500 tickets, making sure theaters were full, quality checking at different theaters, and staying very friendly with TIFF Protocol.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite Fluency
- Tri-caster Operator
- Project management
- Contract negotiations
- Budgetary control
- Story editing
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Official Webby Nominee for "Tracy McCarter Series".
- Created and managed a production company, Visual Barz Media Solutions.
- “I Am Not Your Negro” AE on Raoul Peck’s Academy-Award Nominated film (2017), “Ante Up” film & “In Cannes” film.
- Accepted into “Creative Minds in Cannes” program in 2016.
Timeline
Director of Video Production
Color Of Change
07.2021 - Current
Video Producer
Planned Parenthood
09.2019 - 07.2021
Freelance Video Producer
Teen Vogue
09.2018 - 05.2019
Administrative Assistant
Voltage Pictures LLC
05.2016 - 09.2016
Executive Producer
Visual Barz Media Solutions
04.2015 - 04.2020
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