Pepitone Resume
JOE PEPITONE
41 Springhouse Circle, Manalapan, NJ 07726
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An award-winning creative expert with experience conceptualizing, promoting and executing innovative content. Leader who has effectively managed creative teams for several major networks.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
� Recruited by YES Network to lead creative team for network�s initial launch.
� Promoted to head new creative team in successful launching of Nickelodeon Sports.
� Won multiple New York Emmys and Promax Awards.
� Wrote and directed two Award-winning Independent films with distribution deals.
� Wrote and produced Nicktoons highest rated programming stunt- Avatar State.
WORK EXPERIENCE
STREAMBANK MEDIA
9/18 � Present Social Media Writer & Account Manager
� Manage social media accounts for several start-up and growing companies.
� Write content for Twitter, Linkedin and Facebook and other social media platforms for several companies.
� Utilize strategic planning to enhance companies� social media presence and drive traffic to platforms.
FREELANCE
2/14 � Present Scriptwriter/Executive Producer
� Wrote, directed and produced the award-winning independent comedy film, The Jersey Devil.
� Wrote screenplay for Pep and Third Date, currently in development.
� Oversee hiring of cast/crew and all assets of production.
� Responsible for attaching investors and distributors to the projects.
NICKELODEON SPORTS
3/14 � 3/17 Supervising Writer/Producer
� Managed creative team in all facets of the new, high profile NickSports Block.
� Created original content for network franchises for on-air and social media.
� Directed professional sports talent and celebrities.
� Spearheaded the NFL Super Bowl Media Day shoot from concept to execution.
� Conceptualized new ideas for short-form programming on the new block.
� Implemented creative strategy for new projects and franchises.
� Supervised third party production companies and graphic houses on design and overall brand look.
� Collaborated with social media teams to create content for their platforms.
� Partnered with Project and Production Management on budgets and scheduling.
NICKTOONS
4/07 � 3/14 Supervising Writer/Producer
� Supervised producers and production assistants.
� Directed, wrote and produced series launch campaigns, sales tapes and promos.
� Maintained budgets on projects, consistently spending less than budget.
� Collaborated with Art Director on design look for promos.
� Teamed with Media Planning and Programming on promotional strategy.
YANKEES ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS NETWORK, New York, NY
2/02 � 3/07 Senior Writer/Producer
� Wrote and produced on-air promos for the Yankees, Nets, college sports and network series and specials.
� Created and directed original segments for the network�s magazine show.
� Directed shoots with players and on-air talent for network promotions.
� Oversaw projects of junior producers and associate producers.
USA NETWORKS, New York, NY
9/95 - 1/02 Writer/Producer
� Worked on network redesigns and Upfront sales tapes.
� Lead Writer/Producer on WWE promotions.
� Directed, wrote and produced series launch campaigns and high-profile promos.
AWARDS
� Emmy Award Winner- 2006-2007 (Promotional Announcements � Program Promo)
� Emmy Award Winner- 2004-2005(Promotional Announcements � Program Promo)
� Promax Gold Award Winner-2007 (Sports Program Spot)
� Promax Gold Award Winner-2006 (Promotional Animation Campaign)
� Promax Silver Award Winner-2005 (TV Promotion � Website)
� Promax Bronze Award Winner- 2015 (General Channel Image Spot-Long Format)
� Atlantic City Downbeach Film Festival � Best Comedy Feature 2014
EDUCATION:
St. John's University, New York, NY
B.S. Communication Arts
JOE PEPITONE
41 Springhouse Circle, Manalapan, NJ 07726
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JoeP------------
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An award-winning creative expert with experience conceptualizing, promoting and executing innovative content. Leader who has effectively managed creative teams for several major networks.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
� Recruited by YES Network to lead creative team for network�s initial launch.
� Promoted to head new creative team in successful launching of Nickelodeon Sports.
� Won multiple New York Emmys and Promax Awards.
� Wrote and directed two Award-winning Independent films with distribution deals.
� Wrote and produced Nicktoons highest rated programming stunt- Avatar State.
WORK EXPERIENCE
STREAMBANK MEDIA
9/18 � Present Social Media Writer & Account Manager
� Manage social media accounts for several start-up and growing companies.
� Write content for Twitter, Linkedin and Facebook and other social media platforms for several companies.
� Utilize strategic planning to enhance companies� social media presence and drive traffic to platforms.
FREELANCE
2/14 � Present Scriptwriter/Executive Producer
� Wrote, directed and produced the award-winning independent comedy film, The Jersey Devil.
� Wrote screenplay for Pep and Third Date, currently in development.
� Oversee hiring of cast/crew and all assets of production.
� Responsible for attaching investors and distributors to the projects.
NICKELODEON SPORTS
3/14 � 3/17 Supervising Writer/Producer
� Managed creative team in all facets of the new, high profile NickSports Block.
� Created original content for network franchises for on-air and social media.
� Directed professional sports talent and celebrities.
� Spearheaded the NFL Super Bowl Media Day shoot from concept to execution.
� Conceptualized new ideas for short-form programming on the new block.
� Implemented creative strategy for new projects and franchises.
� Supervised third party production companies and graphic houses on design and overall brand look.
� Collaborated with social media teams to create content for their platforms.
� Partnered with Project and Production Management on budgets and scheduling.
NICKTOONS
4/07 � 3/14 Supervising Writer/Producer
� Supervised producers and production assistants.
� Directed, wrote and produced series launch campaigns, sales tapes and promos.
� Maintained budgets on projects, consistently spending less than budget.
� Collaborated with Art Director on design look for promos.
� Teamed with Media Planning and Programming on promotional strategy.
YANKEES ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS NETWORK, New York, NY
2/02 � 3/07 Senior Writer/Producer
� Wrote and produced on-air promos for the Yankees, Nets, college sports and network series and specials.
� Created and directed original segments for the network�s magazine show.
� Directed shoots with players and on-air talent for network promotions.
� Oversaw projects of junior producers and associate producers.
USA NETWORKS, New York, NY
9/95 - 1/02 Writer/Producer
� Worked on network redesigns and Upfront sales tapes.
� Lead Writer/Producer on WWE promotions.
� Directed, wrote and produced series launch campaigns and high-profile promos.
AWARDS
� Emmy Award Winner- 2006-2007 (Promotional Announcements � Program Promo)
� Emmy Award Winner- 2004-2005(Promotional Announcements � Program Promo)
� Promax Gold Award Winner-2007 (Sports Program Spot)
� Promax Gold Award Winner-2006 (Promotional Animation Campaign)
� Promax Silver Award Winner-2005 (TV Promotion � Website)
� Promax Bronze Award Winner- 2015 (General Channel Image Spot-Long Format)
� Atlantic City Downbeach Film Festival � Best Comedy Feature 2014
EDUCATION:
St. John's University, New York, NY
B.S. Communication Arts