Producer, Editor, Storyteller, Supervising Producer

BRAD LOCKHART

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Five-time National Sports Emmy Award-winner specializing in storytelling and content development

• Proven history of developing and producing innovative media content for all delivery platforms

• Recognized as a multi-faceted and detail-oriented production leader with expertise in new approaches

• Extensive connections with decision makers at networks, production groups and sports leagues/teams EXPERIENCE

RAYCOM MEDIA/GRAY TELEVISION

DIRECTOR, CREATIVE PRODUCTION (April 2018- August 2020)

• Developed a brand new in-house agency specializing in white-glove digital video advertising

• Managed team of producers, designers, and editors; led transition process during a corporate merger

• Designed new creative infrastructure that optimized ad planning and production in support of sales

• Responsible for project management, creative briefs, budgets, equipment and facility expansion LOCKHART MEDIA

INDEPENDENT PRODUCER, SHOW-RUNNER and EDITOR (August 2016-Present)

• Developed, directed and edited original post-produced video content for networks and clients

• Managed all aspects of production, including budgets, staffing, client relations and field direction

• Clients include: ESPN, ACC Network, Raycom Sports, NBCSN, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMSA NASCAR PRODUCTIONS

DIRECTOR, CONTENT DEVELOPMENT (January 2011- September 2016)

• Developed, pitched and produced original documentaries, feature and digital content for internal and external clients, including television networks, streaming platforms, and national corporations

• Created and supervised episodic and long form programming for national television networks

• Managed all aspects of non-event production, including budgets, licensing and distribution

• Supervised team of 15 producers, and production coordinators; hired and mentored new talent

• Created non-traditional and brand video marketing opportunities for NASCAR industry initiatives

• Supervising Producer: "A Perfect Storm: 1979 Daytona 500," Kurt Busch: 36," and "100,000 Cameras" EDITOR-IN-CHIEF (January 2009- January 2011)

• Led content planning, business development and editorial oversight for all NASCAR programming

• Managed distribution of new content across broadcast, digital and social platforms

• Showrunner: “Inside NASCAR,” weekly studio show featuring a panel of analysts, highlights (Showtime)

• Story editor, producer: “30 for 30: To The Limit,” “Wendell Scott: A Race Story,” and “SEC Storied”(ESPN) SENIOR PRODUCER (August 2005- December 2008)

• Showrunner, video editor and director for episodic programming and long-form documentaries

• Story editor, producer: “Dale” full-length feature film with theatrical and cable distribution (CMT) EXPERIENCE (continued)

IMS PRODUCTIONS

PRODUCER (February 2000 - July 2005)

• Lead producer for the in-house production arm of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway/IndyCar Series

• Developed and edited features, specials and episodic programs for Indy 500 broadcast partners

• Directed national brand commercials for race series corporate partners EDUCATION

Ball State University, Bachelor of Arts – Telecommunications (1996) AWARDS

• Winner of five National Sports Emmy Awards

• 2016 Outstanding Social Media Experience: "100,000 Cameras" (Supervising Producer)

• 2011 Outstanding Live Event Turnaround: “Inside the Headsets” (Supervising Producer)

• 2009 Outstanding Live Event Turnaround: “Inside the Headsets” (Supervising Producer)

• 2007 Outstanding Live Event Turnaround: “Quest for the Cup” (Senior Producer)

• 2006 Outstanding Live Event Turnaround: “Behind the Wheel” (Senior Producer)

• Seven additional nominations for Social Media Experience, Outstanding Documentary, Outstanding Edited Special and Outstanding Live Event Turnaround TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Avid Media Composer

Red Giant Universe

Canon & Panasonic cameras

GoPro/DJI action cameras

Digital Asset Management

Social Media Production

Mac OS & iOS software

Microsoft Office

Google G Suite

Airtable

NOTABLE CLIENTS

ESPN

NBC Sports

FOX Sports

Turner Sports

Discovery Networks

Hearst Media/GQ

Nickelodeon

Universal Studios

Ogilvy

Intersport

Chevrolet

Honda

Toyota

Mobil 1

Goodyear

Firestone

U.S. Olympic Committee

UPS

Lowe’s Home Improvement

PepsiCo

Mercedes Benz

Mazda

Sprint/T-Mobile

John Deere

A complete list of production credits and references are available upon request

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