CREATIVE LEADER | EMOTIONAL BRAND STORYTELLER | EMMY AWARD-WINNING VIDEO PRODUCER

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Dynamic, Emmy-winning content leader with 12+ years of experience driving engagement and emotional impact through high-performance video strategy, team leadership, and audience-first storytelling. A former TV anchor and national sports content producer turned brand narrative consultant, I specialize in building content ecosystems that earn trust, drive revenue, and scale brand presence across platforms.

Creative visionary with deep hands-on experience, from scripting and shooting to launching and scaling large campaigns. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, shaping content strategy, and helping high-profile brands and executives own their voice in a saturated digital world.

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KEY SKILLS

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Content Leadership and Strategy | Video Production and Editorial Direction | Brand Narrative Architecture 

Emotional Storytelling and Human-Centered Content | Creative Direction for Campaigns | Podcast and Episodic Format Development

Adobe Creative Suite (Premier Pro and Photoshop) | DSLR/ENG Cinematography

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Collin Kushner, Inc. | Founder / Creative Director
Los Angeles, CA | Dec. 2024 – Present (Part-Time)

Founded a creative production studio helping brands and businesses craft story-driven video, podcast, and social content that builds trust and drives measurable engagement.

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• Led end-to-end production of original vertical video series for a major digital media brand, driving 200K+ cross-platform views and strengthening brand storytelling through creative video.

• Increased digital engagement by 110% within six months for multiple clients by producing high-impact visual narratives tailored for web and social platforms.

• Produced and hosted a long-form podcast series exploring personal transformation and resilience, developing narrative structure, guest booking, and audience growth strategy across platforms.

• Managed end-to-end production workflows, including creative strategy, remote collaboration, editing, and distribution across YouTube, Spotify, and social media channels.

• Directed contractors, editors, and designers to ensure cohesive brand identity and storytelling across all multimedia deliverables.

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Yahoo Sports | Senior Video Producer / Editor
Los Angeles, CA | Sep. 2018 – Dec. 2024

Produced, wrote, and edited multimedia content across Yahoo’s digital ecosystem -- website, mobile app, and all social platforms -- delivering high-impact storytelling that drove consistent six-figure view counts per clip.

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• Managed 15–20 simultaneous projects each week, coordinating pre-production, scheduling, editing, and publishing to meet aggressive deadlines without sacrificing quality.​

• Directed on-location productions at large-scale global events (CFP National Championship, 2024 Olympics, 2024 Final Four) - collaborating with high-profile talent and partners to create timely, emotionally engaging video stories that reached 10 million+ viewers.

• Led cross-functional teams of five or more through fast-paced field shoots, overseeing logistics, crews, and editorial workflows to produce premium digital content under pressure.

• Partnered with marketing and design teams to align storytelling with brand strategy and audience insights, strengthening Yahoo’s digital engagement and creative identity.

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News 15 (KADN/KLAF-TV) | TV Sports Anchor / Reporter
Lafayette, LA | Jul. 2016 – Aug. 2018

Produced, pitched, wrote, shot, anchored, reported, and edited 7–10 original multimedia stories weekly for broadcast and digital platforms, crafting human-centered narratives that blended emotion, authenticity, and visual storytelling.

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• Pitched, produced, reported, and edited the Emmy Award–winning feature “Four Juwuan,” generating 19K+ organic views and 500+ shares on Facebook through powerful, audience-driven storytelling.

• Designed and executed a digital-first content strategy that grew engagement by 110% across platforms, expanding the station’s online presence and community reach.

• Led on-location production and managed all creative elements, from concept development and scripting to editing and post-production delivery under tight deadlines.

• Built strong relationships with community leaders, fostering collaboration and ensuring authentic representation in storytelling.

 

EDUCATION

 

Bachelor of Arts (BA): Broadcast Journalism and Mass Communication, 2013

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ

 

AWARDS

 

• 2017 Suncoast Emmy Award Winner: “Four Juwuan”

• 2018 Suncoast Emmy Award Nominee: “E. Mouton – A father and son story"

• Arizona State Hockey Div. 1 Award: “The Collin Kushner Award for Hardest Worker”

  •     First player in ASU hockey history to have an award named in their honor