Reese Bates
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Reese is a Creative Producer focused on aligning compelling storytelling with strategic business goals. From overseeing live broadcast operations to partnering one-on-one with clients, Reese develops high-quality promotional content that elevates brand visibility and builds authentic audience engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Producer
GRAY MEDIA
Cincinnati, OH
12.2025 - Current
- Spearheads the station’s premier creative partnership with the Cincinnati Reds, directing and producing high-impact promotional spots across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
- Collaborate with clients, sales teams, and creative departments to conceptualize and execute branded campaigns, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Shooting, editing, and delivering premium video and photography assets for large-scale marketing initiatives and internal station branding to enhance sponsored content.
Photographer and Videographer
Reese Bates Photography
Lexington, KY
02.2018 - Current
- Directed and executed full-scale, cinematic photography and videography services for high-end weddings and commercial branding, enhancing client satisfaction and brand visibility.
- Managed client relations from initial pitch to final delivery, ensuring premium customer experience and accurate documentation of crucial live events.
Executive Producer / Marking Producer / Lifestyle Director
Nexstar Media Group (WDKY)
Lexington, KY
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Commanded the creative vision and full production cycle of a daily lifestyle broadcast, leading a crew of producers, hosts, and editors to deliver premium television under high-pressure, live constraints.
- Partnered directly with local businesses to seamlessly integrate sponsored content, driving massive community engagement and significantly boosting sponsorship revenue.
- Engineered post-show analytics reporting using Excel, presenting data-driven performance metrics to executive leadership to continuously refine audience targeting.
Skills
- Video production
- Content strategy
- Social media marketing
- Social media strategy
- Campaign development
- Promotion planning
- Multichannel marketing
- Brand development
- Advertising
- Google Analytics
- Marketing strategies
- Project management
- Client management
- Partnership development
- Time management
- Creative collaboration
Timeline
Marketing Producer
GRAY MEDIA
12.2025 - Current
Executive Producer / Marking Producer / Lifestyle Director
Nexstar Media Group (WDKY)
03.2023 - 10.2025
Photographer and Videographer
Reese Bates Photography
02.2018 - Current