Hi, I’m John Rawlin. I’m a creative content producer and marketing professional based in Orlando, with a knack for turning football and theatre stories into engaging content. I write, shoot, edit, host, and promote content end-to-end—from YouTube channels built around my favorite clubs to live podcasts and social media campaigns that connect with fans. Over the years I’ve led marketing and production teams across sports and performing arts venues, managed budgets, and delivered brand-new experiences. From Orlando City Soccer Club to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Renaissance Theatre Co., I combine creative direction with practical production leadership to spark audiences and drive results.…

John Rawlins

Hi, I’m John Rawlin. I’m a creative content producer and marketing professional based in Orlando, with a knack for turning football and theatre stories into engaging content. I write, shoot, edit, host, and promote content end-to-end—from YouTube channels built around my favorite clubs to live podcasts and social media campaigns that connect with fans. Over the years I’ve led marketing and production teams across sports and performing arts venues, managed budgets, and delivered brand-new experiences. From Orlando City Soccer Club to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Renaissance Theatre Co., I combine creative direction with practical production leadership to spark audiences and drive results.…

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Hi, I’m John Rawlin. I’m a creative content producer and marketing professional based in Orlando, with a knack for turning football and theatre stories into engaging content. I write, shoot, edit, host, and promote content end-to-end—from YouTube channels built around my favorite clubs to live podcasts and social media campaigns that connect with fans.

Over the years I’ve led marketing and production teams across sports and performing arts venues, managed budgets, and delivered brand-new experiences. From Orlando City Soccer Club to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Renaissance Theatre Co., I combine creative direction with practical production leadership to spark audiences and drive results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Director at The Renaissance Theatre Co.
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
I create dazzling performances, constantly changing our warehouse space into new formats or stages. This is not a traditional theatre environment. We built all the stages, audience seating, and added the lights, sound, effects, and amazing performers to bring brand-new works to life. I oversaw all technical aspects of the theatrical performances and led a large carpentry team in the full construction of every production.
Assistant Technical Director at Central Florida Community Arts
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
I assisted with all technical production and construction aspects for all theatrical productions.
Programming / Marketing Manager at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Responsible for examining artist contracts, editing artist show riders, show advancement, financial administration, show settlement, booking artist transportation/accommodations; moved internally/prompted to a position responsible for marketing clients and coordinating show marketing deliverables; created show marketing strategies and assisted with digital marketing analysis.
Merchandise Manager at Orlando City Soccer Club
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Responsible for all merchandise sales of the club and third-party partners, directs retail strategy, oversees ongoing operations with partners; managed retail operations with $500,000 budget, inventory management, loss prevention; notable achievement: sold over 250,000 Orlando United t-shirts to raise thousands in charitable donations for Pulse victims.
Marketing / Event Manager at Orlando City Soccer Club
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Marketing / Event Manager responsibilities, leading marketing events and partnerships.
Creative Content Production at JRTV, Forever A Lion & Loud & Proud Orlando
May 11, 2026 - Present
I created my own youtube channels to make content about my favourite football clubs and leagues. I produce all the content from start to finish. I plan the content out, record the videos as the host, edit the videos and promote them on my social media outlets. I also co-produced a fan news outlet/podcast called Loud & Proud Orlando. I produced all kinds of creative content for Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, X including, live podcasts, coach interviews, training videos, press interviews, shorts, and posts to engage with the online audience I built.

Education

BA in Film & Theatre at University of Reading
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Film & Theatre
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Loud & Proud Orlando

    I was co-host and co-producer of a podcast and news outlet called Loud & Proud Orlando.

    We covered Orlando City, Orlando Pride, and OCB, producing three live videocasts a week, which were broadcast live on YouTube and Social Media.

    I produced social media content, including coach interviews, training videos, press interviews, shorts, and posts to engage with our Orlando soccer fanbase.

    We grew the channel to become the #1 outlet for all Orlando City and Orlando Pride news, content and engagement in under 3 years!

    paper Technical Director and Lead Carpenter

    At Renaissance Theatre Co. I created amazing performances, constantly changing our warehouse space into new formations or stages. This is not a traditional theatre environment. We build all the stages, and audience seating, and add the lights, sound, effects, and amazing performers to bring brand-new works of art to life. I oversaw all technical aspects of the theatrical performances and led a large carpentry team in the full construction of every production.

    paper John Rawlins TV

    I created my own youtube channel to make content about my favourite football clubs and leagues.

    I produce all the content from start to finish.

    I plan the content out, record the videos as the host, edit the videos and promote them on my social media outlets.

    Topics include Orlando City, Orlando Pride, MLS, NWSL, Stoke City and England National Team.

    I started this channel at the beginning of 2026 and have plans to continue coverage despite moving back to the UK.

    paper Forever A Lion

    I created a new Youtube channel series about the people behind Orlando City Soccer Club.

    “FOREVER A LION” focused on the stories and history of orlando city, i haD conversations with some key figures from the club’s past and present.

    Chatting with Staff members, players and fans to get a deeper look into how Orlando city changed their lives and reminiscing about their personal experiences.