Multi-Platform Producer

William Folkes | folkesmade@gmail.com

Awards & Honors

  • December 2023

    National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter

  • December 2021, December 2023 (x2)

    National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter

  • May 2017 - August 2018

    Mississippi State University, Department of Communication.

  • January 2017

    Plant Center for Leadership in Public Relations.

  • 2016-2017

    Public Relations Student Society of America, Mississippi State University

Skills & Certifications

  • 2018-Present

    UAS drone certification FAA

  • Mastered use of Adobe Premiere, Audition, After Effects, Illustrator, etc.

  • Managed website and social media for WCBI-TV. Content creation and curation for WFTV-TV.

  • Produced live broadcasts. Produced documentaries, specials, commercials, etc.

Experience

Multi-Platform Producer

Write, produce and execute promotional materials for use on-air, on-digital and in outdoor advertising. Lead as idea-generator for team of creatives. Film with cinema cameras, drones and more.

Company
Hearst, WPBF - Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Year
January 2023 - Present

Multi-Platform Producer

Create on-air and social marketing content, from pre-production through to delivery. Collaboratively produce documentaries, specials, shows, etc. Film with cinema cameras and maintain quality through post-production.

Company
927 Creative, WFTV - Orlando, FL

Year
August 2021 - December 2022

Promotion Producer

Created compelling on-air marketing. Serviced the daily Eyewitness News brand, as well as special projects, breaking news, weather and PSAs. Wrote for broadcast daily.

Company
927 Creative, WFTV - Orlando, FL

Year
August 2018 - August 2021

Digital Content Producer

Solely managed all digital platforms; website, social media, apps. Assisted with news production and controlled breaking news situations.

Company
WCBI - Columbus, MS

Year
May 2017 - August 2018

Internship Coordinator

Founded a viable internship program, turning many interns into eventual full-time hires. Recruited students, placed selected candidates and delegated tasks.

Company
WCBI - Columbus, MS

Year
March 2018 - August 2018

Education

Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts

August 2015 - May 2017

Communication degree focused in Broadcasting and Public Relations.

Jones College
Associate of Arts

August 2013 - May 2015

Communication degree.