John Grill

JOHN T. GRILL New Providence, New Jersey- |-| https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-grill-/ QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY Professional Video Producer of over 25 years capable of leading a company’s entertainment and media projects from concept to completion using an array of diverse technical tools and software. With specific expertise in: • Sales & Marketing: Skillfully manage media production, marketing, and project management, contributing to the growth and profitability of clients. Develop strong partnerships and successfully liaise with all stakeholders. • Production Management: Exercise exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills with strong abilities in all aspects of production including lighting, audio, filming, editing, and motion graphics. Solid record of leading and fostering dedicated technical and production teams. • Creative Vision: Lead creative teams in developing complex multimedia footage with a keen eye for detail and original composition. Provide oversight of videography, style, and graphic presentation. • Client/Creative Management: Manage preproduction and logistics for all content shoots with partners. Increase client visibility through strategic market planning and inbound social media strategies. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE VIDL MEDIA — New York, New York Video Producer, 2016 to Present Create world-class video productions and graphic presentations for leading companies utilizing news technology platforms with AI technology and blockchain to detect, collect, and report accurate global news and events in real-time. • Collaborate with industry experts, peers and freelance teams to produce the best visionary product. • Select and edit soundtracks for custom graphic presentations. • Export creative footage to appropriate digital format. RUBY PRODUCTIONS — New Providence, New Jersey Freelance Video Producer, 2014 to Present Serve as a multimedia producer, shooter, editor, and team assembler to consistently meld project stakeholders to exceed client expectations. • Work closely with clients to successfully create quality video products. • Exercise business management skills to reach desired view counts, engagement, social sharing, play rates, and conversion rates. Continued… JOHN T. GRILL - Page 2 TURNER BROADCASTING — New York, New York Corporate Marketing | Vice President, TBSI Production,1989 to 2014 Worked closely with the executives of all Turner Broadcasting networks to execute a successful business growth strategy. Leveraged expertise to drive sales for all Turner Broadcasting brands, including CNN, TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, and Turner Sports. Provided turnkey production for all Turner Broadcast Brands. • Contributed to the increase in company sales from $2 billion to $6 billion over six years. • Saved the company millions as a result of using in-house production management skills. • Exemplified excellent written and verbal communication with leads and clients. • Exercised best practices in all areas of time, team, and contract management. • Achieved product launch and redesign functional parity with broadcast networksand cable sales. • Exercised corporate marketing skills to grow client base. • Incorporated our digital positions in all TBS video presentations. • Sought opportunities to meet with diverse groups throughout the corporation. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND School for Visual Arts and School for Media Arts University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania