Virgil Conklin
Vice President, Head of Production @Bigstar
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Head of Production @Bigstar
New York, NY, US
As VP and Head of Production at BGSTR, I\'m involved with all incoming projects from pitch through delivery — overseeing scope development, client relationships, staffing, and execution. I manage 10+ concurrent projects at any given time, across a wide range of high-profile clients, ensuring each is delivered on time, on budget, and with best-in-class creative quality.Beyond operations, I play a hands-on role in shaping the creative approach for projects. I work closely with the Executive Creative Director and senior creative leadership to align vision with execution — helping guide concept development, provide strategic input, and ensure creative excellence from ideation through final delivery. My leadership bridges the gap between creative ambition and production reality.I collaborate daily with the EVP, Executive Producer, and President to drive the studio’s overall creative and operational strategy, while also maintaining a deep bench of freelance talent and trusted client relationships.I began at BGSTR as a Producer and steadily rose through the ranks — a journey built on problem-solving under pressure, elevating creative, and delivering results.Key Clients: AMC Networks, HBO, Netflix, CNN, MAX, TNT, Fox Sports, ESPN, Ralph Lauren, Disney General Entertainment, Amazon, Turner Sports, Paramount+, NBC Sports, A+E Networks, Google, FX, Radical Media, Kenner Films, Ad Council, Left Right.
EDUCATION
Clinton Community College
Associates, Arts
University of South Carolina
Bachelors, Anthropology, Media Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT VIRGIL CONKLIN
Emmy Award-Winning Creative Executive | Expert in Branding, Broadcast Design & Visual Storytelling.As a Creative Vice President and Head of Production, I specialize in building bold, visually-driven brand experiences that resonate across platforms. With a career rooted in broadcast design, motion graphics, and strategic branding, I lead creative teams in crafting content that not only looks stunning — but also tells a brand\'s story with clarity and impact.My strength lies in shaping distinctive visual identities for networks, agencies, and global brands — from concept to execution. Whether it’s launching a new brand system, reimagining a show package, or producing high-stakes on-air campaigns, I bring sharp creative instincts, production expertise, and a deep understanding of how design moves audiences- Emmy Award Winner, Clio Award Winner, GEMA Award Winner & 2024 Juror- Specialist in broadcast design, branding systems, and motion content- Proven leader of multidisciplinary teams in high-performance creative environments- Background in film and documentary storytelling, bringing depth and emotion to brand narrativesI’m passionate about the power of design to define a voice, elevate a brand, and connect with people. Let’s create something unforgettable.
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