
KRISTY OSBORN
Media Production
Creative Team Director & Producer

I am passionate about producing high-quality creative work with a strong, collaborative team. On this site, you will find samples of my work and a compilation of team projects.
Areas of expertise:
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Writing, producing, and directing video projects
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Multi-media cross-platform advertising campaigns - digital, social media, print, video
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Creating content for online and broadcast television and radio
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Producing episodic programming for television and online content
QUALIFICATIONS
Assertive, results-focused creative team manager. Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Exhibits exceptional organization, prioritization and multi-tasking abilities. Articulate communicator who interacts easily with all levels of staff and clients. Adept in developing business strategies to reduce costs, increase team productivity and improve client satisfaction. Areas of expertise include equipment purchasing, inventory and management; videography, editing, compositing and motion graphics; quality control, staff hiring, training and team facilitation.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cox Media Group
Creative Advertising Manager 2015-Present
Lead a team of graphic designers, photographers and producers. Facilitate brainstorm sessions and creative huddles to come up with unique ideas for branding and advertising. Devise a plan for production of multi-media cross-platform cohesive ad campaigns for television, radio, newspaper, digital and social media. Strategically plan creative based on what type of media will best reach the target audience. Develop and pitch creative concepts to clients. Make recommendations for spot placement and frequency of rotation. Monitor effectiveness of campaigns through market research and analytics to ensure the advertiser’s goals are met.
Producer/Videographer/Editor 2013-2015
Handle all aspects of video production for commercials, corporate videos and TV shows: pre-production planning including location scouting and agreements, writing scripts, hiring actors, filming and editing. Ensure client’s brand standards are considered during the production process and met on all deliverables. Continuous juggling of multiple projects of varying degrees of difficulty and conflicting deadlines. For live remote broadcasts - directed live commercial productions from the live truck.
Studio Technician, WHIO-TV Channel 7 2012-2013
Run teleprompter for the news. Keep the set clean and ready for production. Replace light bulbs and batteries, as needed. For live remote broadcasts - floor director, grip, camera operator.
Buckeye Digital Video Services
Photographer, Videographer and Editor 2009-2012
Produced corporate training videos, live events, weddings, on-location green screen, host segments, documentaries and promotional videos. Used Tri-caster when directing multi-camera live event productions.
NRB Television Networks
Promotions Associate 2007-2008
Determined rules for strategic placement of promotional and filler advertisements according to genre, target audience, and viewer relevance. Determined proper time restrictions for time-sensitive promos. Established new procedures to streamline workflow and increase efficiency.
FREELANCE WORK
CGI Communications
Photography and videography for promotional videos
Gaslight Productions
Commercials, company videos and event production company
Camera operator, video editor, Steadicam operator and personal assistant
Feature Films:
The Wedding Planner – Production Office Assistant, San Francisco
Bartelby – Assistant Production Office Coordinator
A Better Way to Die – Assistant Production Office Coordinator
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications, Asbury University
SOFTWARE
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop
Prime 9, Star Con, ProTrack, Avid, Final Cut Pro, Media100, Sony Vegas
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
MarCom 2019
Superior Acura of Dayton “Keith ‘the kid’ Collett”
Video/Audio | Television (Broadcast & Cable) | Campaign
Platinum Award
Role: Production Manager
dotComm Awards 2018
Social Media Marketing: Snapchat Filter
“Brett Eldredge & His Dog Edgar”
Gold Winner
Role: Production Manager
International Hermes Creative Awards 2018
Social Media/VideoCode Credit Union “Car loan”
Platinum Winner
Role: Production Manager
Videographer Awards 2018
Code Credit Union “Car Loan”
Category: Web Based Production/Video for the Web
1st Place Excellence Award
Role: Production Manager
Videographer Awards 2018
The Shopping Bag “Grand Opening”
Category: Television/Retail Commercials
1st Place Excellence Award
Role: Production Manager
NATAS Emmy's 2014
Clark County 4-H “Discover Yourself”
Category: Broadcast Television Long Form Video
Emmy Nominated
Role: Producer/Videographer/Editor
Videographer Awards 2018
Lee’s Famous Recipe “Red Carpet”
Category: Video Production/Low Budget Under $1,000
1st Place Excellence Award
Role: Production Manager
American Advertising Federation Hermes 2017
United Way “Volunteer”
Bronze Addy
Role: Production Manager
American Advertising Federation Hermes 2015
Butler County Sherriff “Welcome Heroin Dealers”
Bronze Addy
Role: Videographer
Mercury Awards
Best Audio/Video Production Rep
Nominee 2016 and 2017