Multi-Platform Producer
William Folkes | folkesmade@gmail.com
Awards & Honors
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December 2023
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter
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December 2021, December 2023 (x2)
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter
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May 2017 - August 2018
Mississippi State University, Department of Communication.
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January 2017
Plant Center for Leadership in Public Relations.
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2016-2017
Public Relations Student Society of America, Mississippi State University
Skills & Certifications
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2018-Present
UAS drone certification FAA
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Mastered use of Adobe Premiere, Audition, After Effects, Illustrator, etc.
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Managed website and social media for WCBI-TV. Content creation and curation for WFTV-TV.
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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.