travis brower

creative services director

About

Direct, Write, Produce, Edit, Manage, and Lead a team of creative production professionals in the realms of Television, Video, Digital, Social Media, and Out of Home.

Country

united states

City

philadelphia

Industry

media production

Skill

video, broadcast, television, editing, final cut pro, commercials, video production, producing, creative direction, avid, camera, broadcast television, marketing, social media marketing, advertising, broadcasting, digital media, on air promotion, branding and identity, creative content production, digital marketing, media buying

Experience

interim executive producer - phl17 morning news

wphl-tv

2015-12 - 2016-12 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Oversee fledgling Morning News operation * Expand 30 minute newscast to 60 minute newscast * Implemented best practices for live shots and help redefine roles for more efficient daily broadcasts * Implemented new set designs

writer and producer

wphl-tv

2002-8 - 2006-4 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Write, produce, and edit show promos, news topicals, PSAs and commercials on Discreet Edit and AVID Newscutter Adrenaline. 2004 Emmy nominee for Outstanding Promo.

productin technician

umga-tv

2001-5 - 2006-3 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Shoot and edit long form studio programs and field productions including sports, talkshow, and law enforcement specials.

news editor

wphl-tv

2003-10 - 2005-11 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Edit video and packages for nightly newscast.

executive producer - weekend philler

wphl-tv

2016-9 - Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

* Lead production team in creating weekly 30 minute segment based variety show * Shoot, produce, and edit segments * content can be seen at WeekendPhiller.com

manager of promotion and production

wphl-tv

2008-5 - 2014-1 · 5 yrs 9 mos

* Lead and direct the Creative Services department at PHL17 * Give guidance and direction to producers & editors in the creative process including promos, commercials, all sales related projects * Direct all on-air and off air graphics * Manage the PHL17 brand in all on-air elements, media buys, website, and social media * Oversee PR and Event marketing for the station * Develop and execute marketing media buys with agency of record across multiple platforms * Write, produce, and edit news, image, & syndicated promos; commercials & specials on AVID & Final Cut * Produce & direct original programming including The Mummers Parade, MDA Telethon, Dancin' On Air specials * Establish efficient workflows for editing & transferring media in HD and SD formats * Manage Creative Services’ traffic elements & workflow in Wide Orbit traffic system & fill promotion logs * Recruit and develop talent for Promotion and Production staff

producer, crew

cci communications

2010-4 - 2012-9 · 2 yrs 6 mos

* Produce Cage Fury Fighting Championship events & Phillies Post Game Show * Operate studio and handheld camera * Floor direct in studio and on location * Coordinate stats and graphics for chyron operator

production supervisor

wphl-tv

2006-4 - 2008-5 · 2 yrs 2 mos

* Oversee the daily operations of the Creative Services Department * Write, produce, & edit news, image, & syndicated promos; commercials & specials on AVID Adrenaline & Discreet Edit * Operate Sony, EX3, Betacam SX & Canon XL1 cameras * Field produce commercials, promos, & long form specials * Coordinate Creative Services’ traffic workflow in Enterprise traffic system & fill promotion logs * Produce and crew live shows & specials including the MDA Telethon, & the Mummers Parade

creative services director

wphl-tv

2014-2 - Present · 12 yrs 8 mos

* Lead and direct the Creative Services department at PHL17 * Give guidance and direction to producers & editors in the creative process including promos, commercials, all sales related projects * Direct all on-air and off air graphics * Manage the PHL17 brand in all on-air elements, media buys, website, and social media * Oversee PR and Event marketing for the station * Develop and execute marketing media buys with agency of record across multiple platforms * Write, produce, and edit news, image, & syndicated promos; commercials & specials on AVID & Final Cut * Produce & direct original programming including The Mummers Parade, Philadelphia Mummers, Philly Pheud, Politics: In Focus, MDA Telethon, Dancin' On Air specials * Establish efficient workflows for editing & transferring media in HD and SD formats * Manage Creative Services’ traffic elements & workflow in Wide Orbit traffic system & fill promotion logs * Recruit and develop talent for Promotion and Production staff