Parker is most excited by projects that combine storytelling, culture, and evolving technology — especially in entertainment, branded content, and social-first media. His background in film production, editing, and digital content creation has made him passionate about creating work that feels cinematic, authentic, and engaging across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. He is particularly interested in projects involving personality-driven content, celebrity or creator branding, AI-assisted creative workflows, and innovative audience engagement strategies. Parker enjoys work that challenges him to think both creatively and strategically, whether that involves editing trailers, building social campaigns, producing short-form content, or shaping a brand’s online identity. Parker thrives in collaborative, respectful, and creatively ambitious team environments. He works best with teams that value accountability, open communication, and strong creative collaboration without unnecessary ego or micromanagement. He appreciates environments where everyone welcomes ideas, provides constructive feedback, and genuinely supports each other’s growth. He believes the strongest creative work comes from teams where individuals feel trusted, motivated, and inspired to contribute their unique perspectives while working toward a shared goal.

Parker Caston Jr.

Parker is most excited by projects that combine storytelling, culture, and evolving technology — especially in entertainment, branded content, and social-first media. His background in film production, editing, and digital content creation has made him passionate about creating work that feels cinematic, authentic, and engaging across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. He is particularly interested in projects involving personality-driven content, celebrity or creator branding, AI-assisted creative workflows, and innovative audience engagement strategies. Parker enjoys work that challenges him to think both creatively and strategically, whether that involves editing trailers, building social campaigns, producing short-form content, or shaping a brand’s online identity. Parker thrives in collaborative, respectful, and creatively ambitious team environments. He works best with teams that value accountability, open communication, and strong creative collaboration without unnecessary ego or micromanagement. He appreciates environments where everyone welcomes ideas, provides constructive feedback, and genuinely supports each other’s growth. He believes the strongest creative work comes from teams where individuals feel trusted, motivated, and inspired to contribute their unique perspectives while working toward a shared goal.

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Parker is most excited by projects that combine storytelling, culture, and evolving technology — especially in entertainment, branded content, and social-first media. His background in film production, editing, and digital content creation has made him passionate about creating work that feels cinematic, authentic, and engaging across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

He is particularly interested in projects involving personality-driven content, celebrity or creator branding, AI-assisted creative workflows, and innovative audience engagement strategies. Parker enjoys work that challenges him to think both creatively and strategically, whether that involves editing trailers, building social campaigns, producing short-form content, or shaping a brand’s online identity.

Parker thrives in collaborative, respectful, and creatively ambitious team environments. He works best with teams that value accountability, open communication, and strong creative collaboration without unnecessary ego or micromanagement. He appreciates environments where everyone welcomes ideas, provides constructive feedback, and genuinely supports each other’s growth.

He believes the strongest creative work comes from teams where individuals feel trusted, motivated, and inspired to contribute their unique perspectives while working toward a shared goal.

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Work Experience

Web Series Editor at Crazy Maple Studios / ReelShort
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Managed high-volume editorial output across 7–10 active episodes and deliverables for vertical-first digital series, with a focus on retention-oriented pacing, hooks, and serialized cliffhangers. Collaborated with producers, editors, and stakeholders across a 4–7 person creative ecosystem, balancing fast turnarounds with quality control and narrative clarity. Used structured trackers, cleaner review systems, and organized post workflows to improve accountability, reduce revision confusion, and keep episodes moving efficiently from ingest through delivery. Supported strategic content outcomes by aligning editorial decisions to audience behavior and short-form platform performance.
Social Media Content Creator / Content Strategist at Potato Quality Productions, LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed strategic social-first video concepts for Sterling K. Brown and Terrence Little Gardenhigh, aligning behind-the-scenes and personality-driven content to platform behavior, brand voice, and campaign goals. Produced multi-channel digital video assets for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube, and creator-led campaigns, using audience-first storytelling to deepen fan connection and improve organic visibility. Supported social storytelling around Sterling K. Brown’s key brand associations with Cascade, Mastercard x Stand Up To Cancer, Todd Snyder, and IWC Schaffhausen, and Terrence Little Gardenhigh’s Everlast partnership and Nintendo promotional appearance. Created concepts that increased lead generation by 45%–64%; the top-performing organic video reached 86K users, generated 104K views, 1,420 shares, 980 saves, 214 comments, and +380 followers in 14 days.
Personal Assistant to Sterling K. Brown at Paramount Studios
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Managed schedules, documentation, asset tracking, and production-related coordination while supporting Sterling K. Brown during Paradise (S1). Maintained organized communication and timely follow-through across internal teams, vendors, and production stakeholders, helping projects stay aligned to fast-changing production needs.
Office & Stage Production Assistant / Assistant Editor at Nickelodeon (Burbank Studios)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Coordinated schedules, communications, and production logistics across office, stage, and post environments for multiple series. Supported cross-functional collaboration among production teams, vendors, and partners while keeping documentation, requests, and time-sensitive priorities organized. Selected Projects: Fairly Odd Parents: Fairly Odder; New to This Planet; Danger Force; Erin & Aaron.
Filmmaker – Director / Editor / Producer / Writer / Actor at Potato Quality Productions, LLC
January 1, 2017 - Present
Led independent productions from concept through release, overseeing scripting, production planning, editing, and final delivery.
Post Production Coordinator & Lead Editor at MANSA (Vertical Production Company)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Directed daily post-production operations for 7–10 episodic vertical deliverables; coordinated a 4–7 person creative ecosystem; implemented clearer tracking, notes, and handoff systems to improve workflow visibility and reduce revision friction; balanced creative quality with deadlines in a budget-conscious environment.
Academy Gold Internship – Production Track (Editing & Acting) at Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Edited dailies for the TV series Underground under mentorship; participated in workshops focused on financing, distribution, and industry development.
Booking Coordinator at AEG (Crypto.com Arena, L.A. LIVE Campus, and Peacock Theater)
March 25, 2026 - Present
• Assist the Sr. Manager, Booking - Private Events with prospecting new business for Crypto.com Arena, L.A. LIVE Campus, and Peacock Theater private event venues; create and respond to proposals for inbound potential events and clients. • Research new event business coming to Los Angeles and conduct outbound phone calls and emails to previous clients and new prospect leads to build relationships and generate future bookings. • Create and organize systems that streamline venue, one-off, and corporate bookings while maintaining customer and event information in the CRM system and Booking Calendar. • Draft contracts based on templates, review Certificates of Insurance, collect payments, and partner with Legal, Finance, Risk Management, and clients to move agreements to execution. • Conduct site visits and tours of the L.A. LIVE campus, answer venue and event-operations questions, coordinate logistics with restaurants and venues not under AEG control, place holds, build offers, and advance contracts. • Identify top DMCs, event planners, and corporate prospects, execute relationship-building outreach, and help position L.A. LIVE as the preferred destination for future-year event business and special projects as assigned.

Education

Production Track at Academy Gold
January 1, 2019 - March 15, 2026
B.A. at California State University, Northridge
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

AVID Media Composer Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026
AVID Media Composer Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 15, 2026
Academy Gold 2019 Production Track alum
January 1, 2019 - March 15, 2026
Academy Gold Internship – Production Track (Editing & Acting)
January 1, 2019 - May 18, 2026
AVID Media Composer Certified
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment