Steve Vandergriff

Current

• Television Director/Copywriter at Redline Creative Media

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Industry

Media Production

Websites

• Twitter

Steve Vandergriff’s Summary

Core Competencies:

• Television Directing/Technical Directing
• Writer (Corporate, Technical, Media)
• Camera (Hand-Held, Hard, ENG)
• Deadline Driven Project Management
• Versatile; Able to Provide Wide Range of Media Skills

Over 30 years of experience as a television director (live broadcast or post), writer, and project manager. Rare combination of professional communications experience in network television and Fortune 500 corporate endeavors. Comfortable wrangling projects that involve mainstream media & broadcast, web, corporate, and agency initiatives. Excellent writing skills combined with the ability to create visually appealing end products.

Additional Qualities:

• Creative Writing Skills & Conceptualization
• Project Management
• Ability to Handle Multiple Projects Under Strict Deadlines
• Able to Work Independently or Blend in With a Large Team
• Calm, Confident Demeanor - Professional at all Times

Experience:

Serving as a network director/technical director/cameraman on a regular basis for live sports television broadcasts. Clients include PGA Tour Productions, the Jacksonville Jaguars, ESPN, NFL Films, TWI, FOX, and various other media outlets.

Authored approximately 20 books, managed & written hundreds of business proposals (RFP, RFI, etc.), television scripts, corporate white papers & press releases.

Designing websites for private clients, involving layout, and copy. Produce artwork and page elements such as animated roll-overs and media clips to enhance interest and increase viewer retention.

Seeking both freelance and career opportunities.

Steve Vandergriff’s Specialties:

Television Directing | Technical Directing | Copywriting | Proposal Management | Business Media & Communications

Steve Vandergriff’s Experience

• Television Director/Copywriter

  Redline Creative Media

  (Media Production industry)

  September 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)

  Producing work for clients under the Redline Creative Media name for almost 10 years now, but just recently re-launched the brand with a new Website and focus. Have also served as a freelance television director and writer for over 30 years, winning over 40 Addy awards for creativity.

Additional Information

Steve Vandergriff’s Websites:

• Twitter

Steve Vandergriff’s Interests:

Television Directing Copywriting Technical Writing Marathon Running Martial Arts Music (guitar)

Steve Vandergriff’s Groups:

•    International TV Professionals
•    Creative COW (Communities of the World)
•    Film TV Professionals
•    Sports Industry Network™
•    Media Professionals Worldwide
•    AAF - Jacksonville (JAX MAC)
•    National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
•    Worldwide Independent Content Creators
•    TV Production
•    Technical Writer Forum
•    Gator Online Student Association
•    Digital Video Editing
•    Athletes for a Cure

Steve Vandergriff’s Honors:

National English Honor Society, Delta Beta Chapter
Addy Awards (40x) winner

Jacksonville.com Blogs:
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