Riley Bradford
Freelance Producer/Content Creator
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic content creator with passion for cultivating unforgettable work and travel experiences. Excellent historical knowledge of both film and marketing with excellent organizational and public speaking skills. Skilled storyteller favored by guests for talent to weave stories and history of sites and venues into entertaining monologue.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Travel Guide Writer
Plannet.io
Remote
04.2021 - Current
- Oversaw the creation of over 100 travel guides
- Managed a team of four writers
- Consulted on best marketing practices
Freelance Filmmaker
Self-Employed
Elon, NC
05.2020 - Current
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
- Created commercial content for clients such as Bungalow Flooring, Carolina Pet Company and Elon University
- Pitched a feature-length documentary to Epic Games
- Produced over 15 award-winning short films such as A Space For Me, Novacane, Perspective, The Life, Death and Resurrection of Fred Irving and more.
Operations Assistant
Elon University
Elon, NC
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Created company's first digital inventory system of $2.5 million worth of film equipment
- Worked with patrons on assessing best rental practices
- Created weekly usage and traffic reports for management
Research and Development Intern
1stAveMachine
Santa Monica, CA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Completed coverage on a variety of feature-length scripts, books and short films
- Created pitch decks for a commercial projects being pitched to Amazon, Gatorade and Discovery
- Created case study videos to highlight company accomplishments to prospective clients
- Helped organize executives' schedules and collect production materials
Communications Fellow
DemocracyNC
Durham, NC
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Created unified messaging of public relations efforts in conjunction with advertising campaigns by working closely with marketing peers.
- Lobbied state senators on voting rights issues including the passage of early Saturday voting in the 2020 election
- Created a micro-documentary on youth activists and their role in changing North Carolina politics
- Managed and cultivated the company's first social media Pride campaign.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cinema And Television Arts
Elon University
Elon, NC 09.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Arts and culture
Public speaking
Company branding
Travel recommendations
Excellent work ethic
Microsoft Office
Multitasking abilities
Leadership
Project Management
Location scouting
Technical Writing
Content Development
Accomplishments
- 1st Place in River Run International Film Festival's Pitchfest
- 3-time Award of Excellence winner from the Broadcast Education Association
- Member of the International Documentary Association's Pre-Screening Committee
- Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow
Timeline
Senior Travel Guide Writer
Plannet.io
04.2021 - Current
Freelance Filmmaker
Self-Employed
05.2020 - Current
Research and Development Intern
1stAveMachine
01.2020 - 05.2020
Communications Fellow
DemocracyNC
05.2019 - 08.2019
Operations Assistant
Elon University
12.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cinema And Television Arts
Elon University
09.2017 - 05.2021