Kayla Surrey

KAYLA SURREY DIGITAL CONTENT P R O D U C E R PROFILE As a producer, editor, filmmaker and photographer, I love creating original content for the digital space. Through the years, I have tailored my talents to share new and exciting content geared towards an online and social EDUCATION JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATIONS HISTORY media driven audience. Writing scripts and social media postings, filming George Washington University last minute events, editing video pieces together on short notice, I thrive - working in a fast paced work environment. VIDEOGRAPHY, PRODUCTION, EDITING Docs in Progress 2015 EMPLO YMENT • DIGITAL PRODUCER | THE CIPHER BRIEF PRODUCER & EDITOR | FREELANCE 10.2016 – 02.2018 02.2014 - Present Spearheaded the development of original digital content for The • Cipher Brief, customizing content for all social platforms Produced and edited nearly 100 videos, ranging from live events and performances to profiles • Developing and leading digital creative content projects • Providing mentoring and content development consulting • Managing all social media channels for original creative content • Pitching and • Assessing social media trends and analytics using different tools, conceptualize the video project, on set early for set up with personal sourcing ideas and storylines with clients to including Sprout Social equipment • Covering trends and news from around the globe microphones, tripod), filming and recording audio, conducting • Pitching original and current story ideas geared towards our • • (Canon EOS DSLR, boom microphone, lavalier interviews with on set talent, final editing and sound mixing. audience, managing outreach and interviewing experts in • Contributing to client’s social marketing relevant fields, writing up copies for story background • Providing detailed write-ups and scripts for clients Identifying trending stories, namely on social media, and • Quick turnarounds, and always on budget determining the best content and platform to push to help • Blending interview footage, sound effects and in studio recordings, I company name recognition create unique and informative videos and podcasts, which have Writing well researched and sourced scripts and social media gained popularity and continue to grow posts, frequently with same day turnaround • Fluent in numerous editing systems, most notably Adobe PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR | Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects and Adobe DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS Illustrator, editing news driven videos quickly and efficiently • 06.2013 – 10.2016 Collaborating with editorial and management teams, as well as freelance talent, to better cover trending news • Working with business sales and analytics to combine creative • • • • • Developed and researched new story ideas for upcoming television programs Produced, edited and recorded two popular podcast series, including Intelligence Matters with former Acting Director of the Collaborating with the marketing and social media teams to create original content for Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram channels In one month, video content peaked at more than 11,000 views on an item. • an upscale male audience, gaining viewership in the 100k Supporting marketing communication business needs, especially for large events, such as The Cipher Brief Threat Conference Created a digital video platform for the Velocity Network, the only channel broadcasting automotive programming targeting towards content with future stakeholder interests • Assisted with production of top rated network shows such as Wheeler Dealers and Inside West Coast Customs CIA Michael Morell, which charted to top 10 iTunes chart, • Analyzing show ratings and social followings, in order to find new talent and show background Washington, D.C. |- |-| ksurreyportfolio.com