Carson Klingman

Digital Content Producer

Contact Information:

• Address: 630 Chautauqua Ave, Norman, Oklahoma

• Phone: (817) 673-8765

• Email: KlingmanMedia@hotmail.com

• Website: www.Klingman-Media.com

Professional Summary:

Passionate Digital Content Producer with over three years of experience in sports videography and production. Expert in creating engaging video content that captures unique fan perspectives and player moments. Proficient in editing, data management, and delivering fast-turnaround content to enhance team-fan interactions. Seeking to leverage expertise in sports videography and media production to deliver impactful content for professional sports teams and media outlets.

Education:

• University of Oklahoma

• Bachelor of Creative Media Production (2021-2025)

Skills:

• Adobe Premiere Pro

• Cinematography

• Adobe After Effects

• Creativity & Storytelling

• Fast-Turnaround Editing

Awards:

• Student Production Award Nominee – Heartland Chapter (2024)

• Recognized as an Editor for the commercial "So, What's Your Story," produced at Gaylord College.

• Nominated in the 2024 Heartland Regional Student Production Awards in the Commercial category, showcasing exceptional storytelling, cinematography, and 

• post-production skills.

Professional Experience

• Digital Correspondent | Fresh Tape Media / NBA

• Content Creation: Produced high-quality videos, including hype videos, interviews, highlight reels, and behind-the-scenes footage for football, basketball, and gymnastics teams.

• Game-Day Coverage: Captured live footage and fan reactions using Sony FX3 during events. Post-game, organized and labeled footage for efficient access during editing.

• Video Producer | Sooner Vision | University of Oklahoma

• Video Production: Shot, edited, and produced engaging real-time content for NBA teams, focusing on player walk-ins, game highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews.

• Turnaround Efficiency: Managed rapid content turnaround for the NBA App, ensuring high-quality clips were uploaded within minutes to boost engagement.

• Fan-Centric Storytelling: Created content that resonated with fans, leading to a strong social media presence with high interaction rates.

• Cross-Team Collaboration: Worked with production teams and social media managers to align content with each NBA team’s brand voice.

• Post-Production: Edited raw footage into visually appealing content optimized for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter, delivering high-impact videos within tight deadlines.

• Collaboration: Partnered with the athletic department, coaches, and media teams to create promotional content aligned with the university's branding and storytelling vision.

• Pre-Production Assistance: Assisted in shot planning and equipment setup for various client-based media projects.

• On-Set Collaboration: Worked with camera operators and directors during filming to ensure smooth production processes and troubleshoot technical issues.

• Production Assistant | Prairie Surf Media

• Team Management: Led a team of interns in organizing and cataloging media footage, improving post-production efficiency.

• Post-Production Support: Assisted with editing tasks, delivering completed video content to clients on time and exceeding expectations.

References

• Theron Smith

• Sr. Production Manager, Sooner Vision

• Phone: +1 (918) 809-4796

• Email: theronsmith@ou.edu