Eric O'Bannon's Portfolio

Writer-Producer,

Assistant Editor

Fresh Cut Creative

April 2022 – Current


  • ◾Edited :30, :26, :15, :10, and :05 promos that aired on major broadcast networks (NBC, ABC, USA).
  • ◾Edited in-house "assembly cuts" of network shows – ranging from singular scenes, to acts, all the way to entire pilot episodes.
  • ◾Edited multiple :30, :26, :15, :10, and :05 promos that aired on major broadcast networks (NBC, ABC, USA).
  • ◾Assisted on editing several long form trailers (created sections under guidance from the senior team member taking the lead).
  • ◾Managed handling, sorting, ingesting footage including: dailies, segs, audio segs, music, SFX libraries, etc.
  • ◾Output spots with a complete delivery process to multiple clients including: reference videos, editing sequences (in Avid and Premiere), AAFs, scripts, music cue info, finishing graphics, etc.


Director of Creative and Production,

Multi-Media Producer


Hula Bowl


Oct 2019 – 2022

Jan 2024


  • ◾Produced multiple broadcasts, oversaw & participated in multi-media production and client fulfillment.
  • ◾Created a ‘Monetization and Marketing Plan’ in order to expand the brand and explore future opportunities.
  • ◾Produced, shot, and edited the '21 Hula Bowl Pre-Game Show & '22, '24 Hula Bowl Halftime Show on CBS Sports, including blocking out the segments, creating a narrative, and fulfilling client obligations.
  • ◾Fulfilled client obligations for the '20, '21, '22, & '24 broadcast including advertisements, social media posts, and swag give aways. 
  • ◾Contributed full page advertisements to the '20, '21, '22 commemorative program, for multiple universities and brands, including Redbull, Aviation Gin, and University of Oregon. Also contributed Hula Bowl content for the program, including the Hall of Fame features, coach features, and player features. Also generated the scouting notebook as used by 120+ NFL scouts.
  • ◾Coordinated the 2020/1/2 Player Week events, including Hall of Fame presentation and the Friends and Family dinner.

◾Contributed Social Media Content (but not in charge or setting style of social media).


Screenwriter


Pinnacle Peak Pictures

Living Films

w/ Netflix Asia-Pacific

Damascus Road Prods

SaltShaker Films

Dutch Road Productions


July 2018 – Current

  • ◾Wrote a drama feature titled ‘Innocent’ (for Pinnacle Peak Pictures, (developed pre-strike, written post strike, 2023).
  • ◾Wrote a drama feature titled ‘Paul’s Promise’ (for Salt Shaker Films). Written in 2021, Released nationwide October 2022
  • ◾Wrote a sports biopic titled ‘Last Play of the Game: The Joe Roth Story

Paul’s Promise’ (for SaltShaker Films). Last Play of the Game is currently in pre-production as of Summer 2021.

◾Relocated to Bangkok to work on a 10-part Thai horror series called Shimmers for Living Films (on Netflix Asia Pacific). Project didn't get picked up (Fall 2018). Contributed to story arcs, character development, the pitch materials, the series bible, and casting asides.

CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR


Nexstar Media Group

FOX KWKT 44, KYLE 28


Jan 2017 – July 2018

  1. ◾Led an in-house ad agency that provided marketing strategy and multi-media production for ourselves and clients.

◾Annually utilized over $250k worth of advertising inventory.

◾Led the creative team in planning and creating the promotional launch and rollout for our first local newscasts.

◾Led creative team in producing all multi-media materials including promotions, client commercials, and online advertisements, including multiple synergy projects with Nexstar Media Group and Fox.

◾Monetized our production team: charges for commercial and digital production ranged from ~$1k – $7k.

◾Created full TV programs focusing on car retail, which led to an average of annual production charges and schedule charges.

◾Managed multiple direct reports, on the station's hiring council, hired and promoted creative team members (including two future creative directors).

◾Created a team culture of friendliness, cross-training, and collaboration. Trained and encouraged growth in Adobe Suite.

◾Created more than 15+ major campaigns for our news properties.

◾Led writing and production of daily news teases and stingers.

◾Led local Fox Co-Op Advertising (tying client brands to national Fox & Fox Sports promotions)

◾Guided clients through the creative process from pre-production to production, distribution to result analysis.


MARKETING MANAGER


Nexstar Media Group

FOX KWKT 44, KYLE Y28


Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

◾Created a branding focus for our stations.

◾Took over writing the station's advertising copy.

◾Ran focus groups to tweak our slogan.

◾Replaced all on-air promotions with updated logos and new branding.

◾Optimized our logs to make sure that commercials were running in effective sequences and times.

◾Quadrupled our web traffic and social media engagement.

◾Created a uniform production ordering system for our Account

Executives that was adopted by the creative production team.

◾Increased synergy-based promo time (with Fox & Nexstar specials) to near $25k+ worth quarterly.

◾Distributed $100k+ of annual trade with local radio and Fox Co-Op.

◾Hosted live events and organized our station’s charity efforts.

◾Led the creative production department on filling digital orders.


PROMOTIONS ASSISTANT


Nexstar Media Group

FOX KWKT 44, KYLE Y28


July 2015 – Jan 2016

  1. ◾Assisted both the promotions and creative production teams.

◾Taught senior photogs and editors Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, and multiple Premiere workflows.

◾Became the go-to graphic designer for the station.

◾ Shot and edited multiple commercials and promotions.

◾Helped sales staff as a creative consultant, redesigned production order workflow.

  • ◾Supervised assembling modern video kits / workflows

◾Worked full-time while a full-time Baylor student.


PRODUCTION ASSISTANT


Tegna Inc.

KCEN NBC 6


Jan 2015 – June 2015

◾Ran cameras three days a week for Good Morning Texas.

◾Ran the audio board two days a week for Good Morning Texas.

◾The team won a Texas Emmy for our coverage of the Twin Peaks shooting (I left before ceremony date).

◾Shot B-Roll footage for morning show packages.

◾Kept studio clean and maintained gear.

◾Was present at 3:45am daily without being late.

◾Worked part-time (24 hours) while a full-time Baylor student and working BaylorVision (~16 hours).

PRACTICUM PRODUCTION ASSISTANT


BaylorVision


Aug 2014 – May 2015

◾Worked during football, basketball, volleyball, and baseball seasons as a student production assistant.

◾Worked on the field and court as a grip and cameraman.

◾Worked in the control room as a graphics coordinator

and live color grader.

◾Worked full-time while a full-time Baylor student.