Nikolaus Murray

• Led end-to-end production of high-volume editorial and commercial shoots from concept through final delivery.
• Managed production budgets, timelines, and resources across multiple concurrent creative projects.
• Partnered with photographers, directors, designers, PR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure cohesive creative execution.
• Owned shot lists, creative development, and shooting schedules for editorial campaigns and branded productions.
• Coordinated talent, models, locations, vendors, and full production logistics including pre-production and post-production workflows.
• Negotiated fees, budgets, and contracts with brands, designers, and external creative partners.
• Ensured proper documentation, financial tracking, and compliance with production and operational requirements.
• Monitored industry and social media trends to inform creative direction and elevate editorial output.

• Plan, manage, and monitor end-to-end project execution across multiple initiatives
• Coordinate with sales, account management, and internal teams to define timelines and deliverables
• Manage project budgets, costs, and overall financial performance
• Oversee resource allocation across projects and teams
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Maintain clear documentation of processes, progress, and project updates
• Communicate with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and resolving project-related challenges
• Align project deliverables with overall business goals and program objectives

• Reach out/contact local non-profits in the area to discuss projects and ideas

• Recruit student volunteers for non-profit freelance requests and service projects.

• Collaborate with other Student Community Art Service Team members on service projects.

• Collaborate with community partners.

• Assist with coordination, set up and break down of service projects.

• Assist to expand the involvement of Ringling student artists into community and vice versa.

• Design and execute freelance art projects for local non-profit organizations.

• May mentor community members in art and service projects.

• Serve as student instructors to teach art to youth and other populations.

• Develop, design, and execute art projects for the community and coordinate volunteers for art projects.

• Assist with clerical and promotional activities (ie. Designing fliers, etc.) related to community service projects.

• Supported documentation and administrative processes related to marketing and sales activities
• Organized and maintained marketing inventory, printed materials, and office resources
• Assisted leadership with data entry, reporting, and tracking marketing performance metrics
• Provided general administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day marketing operations