Tanner Griggs
Justin,TX
Summary
Creative Services Manager equipped to drive improvements in operations, creative development and revenue with hands-on and decisive leadership of team activities and processes. Leads and manages all facets of design strategy for digital, print and video content and marketing campaigns. Versed in both traditional and digital communications.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Services Manager
KERA
Dallas, TX
12.2019 - Current
- Developed TV Production and Graphic Design departments for Audience Development by working with internal team and stake holders to update request intake systems, field and studio video production, creative campaigns, audio production, and scheduling and review processes
- Implemented new workflow processes for production and design and contributed to new campaign dynamics
- Managed creative video and design team and $500K+ budget
- Produced on-air content and marketing material, managed physical and postproduction workflows and led creative design efforts for new and existing properties
- Facilitated branding efforts for new and existing major IPs including KERA, KERA News, KXT, Art&Seek, Get Loud with KXT, Frame of Mind
- Project Manager for large-scale content, creative and revenue initiatives including creative for $500K+ revenue campaigns (North Texas Giving Day), year-end giving, content (The Great American Recipe with Tiffany Derry, Bring the Music Back with Leon Bridges, Sting, Lake Street Dive, Frame of Mind, The Shape of Texas, Favorite Family Recipes), Educational and E-Learning (Be My Neighbor Day, Math is Fun Content), and Events (Get Loud with KXT, Think and Drink)
- Developed Youtube strategy for KERA & KXT creative development, content curation, and best digital practices.
- Collaborated with executive office, revenue, community engagement, events and education departments to develop campaigns
- Wrote and developed Creative Services Handbook, training team on key production efficiencies, industry standards, diversity, equity and inclusion and implemented cross-training for redundancy
- Coordinated equipment checkout, managed new equipment purchases, and recruited and curated roster list of 20+ contractors
- Executive producer, director and editor for KERA documentary: Monty Python and KERA: The Flying Circus That Could
Owner
Tanner Griggs Media
Fort Worth, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Developed video and design projects as director, producer, writer, editor and motion graphic designer
- Managed SEO, social media marketing plans, branding and ad buy campaigns for clients
- Oversees day-to-day operations and creative contractor roster
- Designed visual web banners, social media art work, and print ads in publications for marketing outreach for clients
- Launched successful PledgeMusic campaign and exceeded fundraising goal by 120%
- Developed, produced, and hosted 15 episodes of Americana music podcast
On-Air Promotions Manager
KERA
Dallas, TX
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Produced on-air content and marketing material, managed physical and postproduction workflows, and reinforced branding standards for all key properties
- Transitioned video production from analog to digital workflows
- Decreased production time on routine processes like weekly promos and revenue projects by 50%
Promotions Producer
Ramar Communications
Lubbock, TX
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Conceptualized on-air promotional material (English and Spanish) from pre-production to post-production for Lubbock and Albuquerque Designated Market Areas
- Maintained brand integrity and coordinated design efforts for on-air, online and print material, promoting 7 television stations, 6 newscasts, 7 radio stations and 6 online products
Equipment Technician
University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Assembled camera and lighting equipment for graduate and undergraduate production packages. Provided on-site support for any technical problem on-set with issued equipment.
- Regulated equipment resource website and allocated equipment to specific production classrooms. Provided solutions to web engineers in order to revamp website for ease-of-use for students and faculty
Prep Floor/Shipping Intern
Panavision
Hollywood, CA
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Built camera packages for studio productions such as Get Him To The Greek, Iron Man 2, Glee and Parks and Recreation. Collaborated with directors of photography and assistant cameramen to assemble cameras to their specifications
- Processed entire packages to assess damages to equipment from incoming orders in shipping department. Responded to production calls to alleviate on-set technical problems with equipment
Development Intern
Relativity Media
Hollywood, CA
01.2009 - 03.2009
- Wrote in-depth coverage for high-profile script submissions to recommend or pass on prospective projects
- Reorganized DVD submission process and revamped catalog for reel submissions from major talent agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radio-Television-Film
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX08.2010
Skills
- Concept Development
- Project Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Creative Direction
- Digital Content Development
- Video Promotions
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Branding architecture
- Video promotions
- Promotional planning
- Budget understanding
- Campaign development
- Employee training
Accomplishments
- 5x Addy Award Winner
Software
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Final Cut Pro
- Avid Media Composer
- Unreal Engine
- Jira
- Figma
- Trello
- Canva
- Frame.io
- Wirecast
- Microsoft Office Suite
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Creative Services Manager
KERA
12.2019 - Current
On-Air Promotions Manager
KERA
11.2015 - 12.2019
Owner
Tanner Griggs Media
08.2013 - Current
Promotions Producer
Ramar Communications
11.2011 - 06.2015
Equipment Technician
University Of Texas At Austin
08.2009 - 12.2009
Prep Floor/Shipping Intern
Panavision
01.2009 - 05.2009
Development Intern
Relativity Media
01.2009 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Radio-Television-Film
University of Texas At Austin
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