Assistant Social Media

JASMINE WALKER

*** * ******* ***, ********, IL **085 C: 847-***-**** ************@*****.***

Summary

Detail-oriented Production/Casting Assistant accomplished in motion pictures and television, as well as multimedia

journalism. Excels at relationship-building, organization and making sound judgments under pressure and within tight

deadlines.

Experience

Content and Media Producer/Photographer 02/2014 to Current

Unique Outlook Chicago, IL

Produce content in a unique format using modern technology and capturing captivating images.

Oversee concept development, graphics and execution of segment ideas for website and social media platforms.

Write and perform video scripts, book and prepare questions for celebrity interviews.

Write and produce concepts, content, reels and shows.

Collaborate with videographer on final edits of video content.

Write and publish editorial and social posts to promote video pieces.

4 Star Casting 04/2015 to 02/2016

Extras Casting Assistant/Extras Coordinator/Production Assistant (Office and Set) Chicago, IL

FOX's Empire 06/2015-02/2016

Showtime Network: The Chi Pilot (Common) 10/2015-11/2015

Showtime Network: Shameless 07/2015-08/2015

Chi-Raq (Spike Lee) 05/2015-07/2015

Identify physical attributes and skills required for acting roles from breakdown notices.

Meet and work closely with writers, producers and director to determine talent requirements for roles.

Circulate breakdown notices among talent agencies and independent agents for casting.

Review resumes and photographs of actors and actresses to cast roles in major productions.

Organize and sort resumes and headshots in office and on set auditions.

Attend and co-ordinate planning meetings.

Adhere to federal and state labor laws and verify work permits.

Production team point of contact for extras on set.

Oversee the timing during a shoot or show.

Ensure continuity both on location and in the studio while handling public production inquiries.

Manage contracts with external organizations and called casting agents.

Casted and booked extras, featured extras and stand-ins.

Conduct research for special casting and projects.

Accurately complete all necessary paperwork.

Production Assistant 04/2015

Blexicans (Bill Dukes) Chicago, IL

Assist with any assignments given on set

Create Call Sheets and Crew List

Organization and secretarial work involved in producing a pilot

Copying and distributing scripts

Organizing travel arrangements for cast, crew and production executives

Production Assistant 07/2014 to 7/2014

Essence Music Festival New Orleans, LA

Organized work involved in daily and evening events including red carpets.

Emailed clients for appearances and events.

Updated website and all social media platforms.

Managed travel arrangements for talent, crew and production executives.

Labelled walkie talkies, copied and distributed festival materials.

Assisted artists and ran errands.

Casting Director/Intern Coordinator 03/2012 to 11/2012

Zuma Records and Music Mind Records Chicago, IL

Creatively post ads to obtain the correct audience.

Schedule auditions, scout models and cast models for music videos.

Authorize clearance release for publishing, design and edit music videos.

Supervise and recruit interns.

Compose press releases and kits.

Developed marketing plans and authorize clearance release for publishing.

Design and edit music videos.

Update social media platforms, website and blogs.

Intern Summer 2011

WGCI/KISS FM (iHeart Media) Chicago, IL

Design and edit music videos.

Update social media platforms, website and blogs.

Email clients regarding events and appearances.

Manage special projects such as updating radio hosts bios and edit commercial slots daily.

Education

BA in Communications, Media & Theater

Northeastern Illinois University -

Chicago, IL

Skills

Strong knowledge of video platforms and strong knowledge of social media platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Snapchat and more. Trained in theatre make up and Special FX make up. Experienced in video shooting and editing.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe (Photoshop & InDesign), iMovie, Final Cut and Windows Movie Maker. Competent in web publishing, WordPress and Google Docs.

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