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Russell Jon Gray

Fredericksburg,VA
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Summary

Versatile, Creative and Experienced Writer proficient in researching, writing, and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative, with 10-year history of superior performance in collaborative and remote environments. Focused on leveraging writing talents to bring audience members strategically to emotional places and build or sustain loyalty. Persuasive and articulate with excellent work ethic.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Novelist

Self
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Completed two novels - a thriller and a genre-blending speculative fiction work - and currently working on a third.
  • Worked in concert with professional editors.
  • Received offers from publishers.
  • Developed television adaptations.

Script Writer

Representatives: LBI And CAA
06.2017 - 11.2021
  • Finalist from over 3000 candidates in Warner Bros. Workshop competition.
  • Representation from Creative Artists Agency (a 'Big Four' agency) and LBI Entertainment Management Group.
  • Developed scripted TV programs with executives from EntertainmentOne, Alcon, ABC, and others.
  • Pitched series to HBO, Gaumont, Hulu, and more.

Creative Executive

No Trace Camping Productions
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Directed all operational, production and administrative functions related to creative development.
  • Heard pitches and read scripts from creatives.
  • Assessed commercial viability and target audience for five feature films.
  • Worked in concert with screenwriters to improve their scripts, including notes calls, macro-editing, copyediting, and overall structure.
  • Managed creative strategy deployment, from ideation to pre-production.

Digital Strategist

The Visionaire Group
02.2013 - 02.2016
  • Led cross-departmental staff to develop and execute all digital and social marketing initiatives.
  • Took lead on all Requests for Proposal from existing and potential clients.
  • Boosted online engagement by 50% for three film release campaigns.
  • Improved new business section by 30%.
  • Maintained in-depth understanding of industry practices and trends to best promote products.
  • Strengthened brand communication with in-depth analyses of competitors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Boston University, Boston, MA
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Minor in Economics

Skills

  • Creative writing
  • Copywriting
  • Thematic planning
  • Promotional understanding
  • Collaboration experience
  • Social media
  • Print media
  • Copyediting
  • Extensive Research
  • Critical Thinking

Hobbies:

Crucoverbalism, Sports, Reading, Travel, TV.

Timeline

Novelist - Self
06.2021 - 09.2023
Script Writer - Representatives: LBI And CAA
06.2017 - 11.2021
Creative Executive - No Trace Camping Productions
03.2016 - 02.2018
Digital Strategist - The Visionaire Group
02.2013 - 02.2016
Boston University - Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Russell Jon Gray