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Stories
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Hair Stylist Gives Pandemic Zoom Haircut Tutorial
No studio? No problem! I interviewed, edited, and produced this haircut tutorial that was a hit for FOX's TV station group.
What's Your Favorite Disneyland Treat?
I reworked low-performing interview content into a fun, lively video that went viral across multiple Disney social channels.
America's Funniest Home Videos: How to Survive Thanksgiving Dinner
A fun experiment in translating archival linear content into a fresh, digital-first entree.
COVID By the Numbers
Part of a weekly series that delivered key COVID data in a sleek, easily-accessible format.
Epic 'Alien' and 'Predator' Cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con
I interviewed, edited, and survived this fun field encounter with a predator and a xenomorph.
Doomsday Clock still set at three minutes to midnight
One of my favorite examples in crafting a compelling narrative with stock footage and archival content.
Who Do People Thank After Winning an Oscar?
A fresh, fast-paced video that brought new energy and attention to the Oscars.
Amazing Performance: Mahershala Ali in "Moonlight"
My favorite from a larger series that built a genuine, emotional connection between digital audiences and the Oscars while heightening awareness of our sponsor partner, Lexus.
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Netflix Synopses
Interviews
Lists + Explainers
Promotional
Book
Newsletters
Game Show Questions
UX Copy for Sundance Film Festival
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Justin.Sedgwick@gmail.comEntertainment + Celebrity
At Netflix, I wrote synopses that were variants to the standard descriptions viewers see when browsing particular titles. These variants incorporated more energy, humor, and creativity compared to the baseline synopses, all with the intent of generating higher engagement for respective films, shows, and specials. Here are some of my favorites:
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Catchy songs! Colorful views! This Dr. Seuss fable is far from a snooze! There's humor, heart, and a hero in its trees. Join the fun, if you so please!
Shrek
Like an onion, "Shrek" has layers. Layers of clever humor, enduring characters and punchy dialogue, with a rosy ode about loving oneself at the core.
School of Rock
Enter the School of Rock. You'll need guitar picks and drum sticks. AC/DC and Jimi Hendrix are your homework. To get an A, just do one thing: rock hard!
Catch Me If You Can
Merry Christmas passengers. Please strap on a pilot uniform, stow all forged checks and keep aisles clear of FBI agents on your tail. Let's fly away!
30 Rock
In a world plagued by vain executives and bumbling coworkers, an overworked comedy writer fights for love, sanity and the right to eat night cheese.
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Each piece succeeded in building an authentic bridge between the brand and its intended digital audience without compromising editorial integrity. More samples available upon request.
Digiday
Digital Media Pocket Roadmap
Client
Oracle + Netsuite
Role
Research, Interviewing, Writing, Creative Direction
Overview
I interviewed a range of media experts, gathered their predictions about the future of the industry, and displayed them in this unique road map design. The project established Oracle + Netsuite as thought leaders within the industry while giving audiences new content that deviated from overused prediction formats.
Bloomberg
Daily Finance Social Videos
Client
CME Group
Role
Writing, Producing, Video Editing/Producing, Editorial Direction
Overview
I incorporated insights from CME's group of finance experts into engaging video content for Bloomberg's digital outlets. The videos positioned the CME Group as trusted experts while enriching Bloomberg's audience with visually-appealing insights on complex financial topics.
More samples available upon request.
ABC
Amazing Performance
Client
Lexus
Role
Concept, Writing, Producing, Series Development
Overview
I built an authentic bridge between the luxury of Lexus and the dynamic online audience of ABC through the prestige of the Oscars. The high-quality, high-performing videos enabled Lexus to reach a previously untapped digital audience through genuine, emotionally-compelling content.
More samples available upon request.
Archer Education
Ghostwriting
Client
Various colleges and universities
Role
Research, Interviewing, Ghostwriting
Overview
I interviewed professors, garnered their insights, and ghostwrote articles published in outlets like MarketWatch, Entrepreneur, and Harvard Business Review. The ghostwritten pieces provided the academics with new media attention while making their complex insights accessible to each publication's diverse audience.
Samples available upon request.
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Time Out Media
AXS TV
Book
Woofstock
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Justin.Sedgwick@gmail.comCreative copywriting to short-form video to branded content and everything in-between.
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