Content Creator Video Production

Riki S. Burks

Content Creator & Visual Storyteller

Contact Information

Address: Post Box 1233, Edison, NJ 08818, USA

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riki-s-burks-b09b2a5/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eyestarone/

Email: **********@*****.***

Phone: 732-***-**** (landline)

Professional Summary

A seasoned content creator with over 30 years of experience specializing in direction (talent and visual), writing, editing, and content management. Proven expertise in crafting compelling video and print narratives, managing editorial & video productions, producing high-quality multimedia content to enhance brand visibility, marketing, and audience engagement across various platforms, including Social Media, print, and Broadcast media.

Core Competencies

Content Creation and Writing:

o Copywriting and Copy Creation

o Feature Writing

o SEO Optimized and Targeted Copywriting

o Multi-format Web Content Creation

Project Management & direction:

o Editorial Supervision

o Content Editing and Proofreading

o Editorial Project Planning and Execution

Social Media Expernece Targets:

o Facebook

o Twitter/X

o TikTok

o YouTube

o YouTube Shorts

Photography and Video Production:

o Still Imagery for Print Presentation, Social Media, PR, and Marketing Distribution o Multi-Camera Broadcast-style Streaming Production o Webinar streaming for Political, Corporate, and Live Events o Full Motion Video Media Production

o Motion control Video Production

Professional Experience

Live Venue Performance Video & More

Producer/Director/Writer

Freelance Content Creation

Edison, NJ

Year-to Present

Created produced and engineered the content and platforming of a 26-week television series featuring 140 live music performances.

Managed editorial content, ensuring high-quality writing and editing for various productions including an award-winning music video.

Directed and produced video content, integrating creative elements and production departments Independent Video Production Facilities Owner

Engineering, System Design & Integration

Edison, NJ

Year-to Present

Owned and operated a full-service video production facility, including 4K UHD, UHD/FHD, and XDCAM formats.

Provide video broadcast production, lighting, and audio facilities to independent producers and organizations.

Engineered and integrated multi-camera wireless facility for live video/audio streaming, and traditional video production.

Integrated and maintain multiple motion control platforms for live and time-lapse video 4K video production for both Cinema-style and small object production.

Education

Dual-Major Bachelor's Degree in Communications & Journalism Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

January 1974 - January 1978

Certifications and Awards

2016: Google Maps Certified VR (Virtual Reality) Photographer

2001: Certified ASA (American Sailing Association) Keelboat Sailing Instructor

2000: U.S.C.G. Master Captain’s License, 100-Ton, Sailing & Towing Endorsements

1993: Emmy Award as Director of Photography (Comcast Corporation)

1993: HBO Cable ACE Award

1993: United States Postal Service Community In-Service Award

1980: Certified Steadicam Operator Training by Garrett Brown Select Writing and Video Clients

ESPN, WABC, ABC Network, BET, HBO, MTV

NJPTV, ITNA, WTN, MBC, RAI, WMBC

Discovery Networks, Showtime

Cruise and Vacation Views, Johnson & Johnson, Verizon

The Trump Organization, GRP Music, Cablevision

The New Jersey Garden State Games, Aucoin Music

General Media (Penthouse), Strollercize Inc, The Film Crew, BBC (documentaries)

Cinema Products Corporation, The Archdiocese of Newark of NJ

Stagestruck Staging, Matrix Productions, Rebo Studios

JFG Studios, Lancet Productions (Backyard Safari), Nickelodeon

PAV (Precision Audio Video), US Postal Service (Edison), AT&T, Under Armor

Presentation Skills, Inc.

Additional Information

Sample media, references, documentation, and backgrounders are available upon request.

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