Branden Smith

Executive Director of Digital Video @Wired

Los Angeles, CA, US
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b••••••••@wired.com
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WORK HISTORY

May 2025 — Present

Executive Director of Digital Video @Wired

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Los Angeles, CA, US

EDUCATION

2007 — 2013

Portland State University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Film/Video Production

SKILLS

CameraDragonframeVideo EditingPremiereSocial NetworkingScientific VisualizationVideoEntertainmentIllustratorEvent ManagementPost ProductionFinal Cut StudioAudio Post ProductionColor CorrectionDirecting TeamsAdobe Creative SuiteWritingScreenwritingEditingSoundMedia ProducerFinal Cut ProAfter EffectsPhotoshopFilmVideo ProductionDvd Studio ProDigital MediaDavinci ResolveCamera OperatingFilm ProductionOnline ResearchSocial MediaFilm EditingManagementCinematographyMentoringVideographyTelevisionProducing

ABOUT BRANDEN SMITH

Accomplished Creative Powerhouse with 14+ years of Experience in Video Leadership and Production.I have worked with top-tier brands such as Lululemon, BuzzFeed, Target, and Amazon on projects for promotional videos, motion graphics, and sound. I have overseen the production of 1.5K+ videos for clients and employers driving revenue, audience engagement, and traffic. My videos have a light-hearted tone, always with an educational element, and utilize After Effect visuals to break down complex concepts for audience understanding.Some of my career achievements include:· Ranking as one of the Top 5 Producers while working for Buzzfeed by developing videos and content series with millions of views.· Producing BuzzFeed’s highest-performing Science Explainer video in the history of the company.· Building a VR/360 experimental team for BuzzFeed which developed 30+ sponsored videos bringing in millions in additional sales revenue.Feel free to reach out and say \"Hi,\" I\'m open to making new professional connections and networking for job opportunities.

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