Hi, I’m Riki S. Burks. I’m a marketing consultant and content strategist with 35+ years of experience shaping high-performing campaigns across digital, social, text, broadcast, and cable video. I help brands grow audiences, craft performance-driven content, optimize paid media, and generate leads that convert, all while guiding multi-channel initiatives that deliver measurable ROI. I’m known as a visual storyteller who bridges strategy and execution—aligning brand messaging with creative assets and partnerships to scale engagement. I enjoy mentoring teams, exploring new media technologies, and leveraging AI and data to elevate storytelling and results.

Riki S. Burks

Hi, I’m Riki S. Burks. I’m a marketing consultant and content strategist with 35+ years of experience shaping high-performing campaigns across digital, social, text, broadcast, and cable video. I help brands grow audiences, craft performance-driven content, optimize paid media, and generate leads that convert, all while guiding multi-channel initiatives that deliver measurable ROI. I’m known as a visual storyteller who bridges strategy and execution—aligning brand messaging with creative assets and partnerships to scale engagement. I enjoy mentoring teams, exploring new media technologies, and leveraging AI and data to elevate storytelling and results.

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Hi, I’m Riki S. Burks. I’m a marketing consultant and content strategist with 35+ years of experience shaping high-performing campaigns across digital, social, text, broadcast, and cable video. I help brands grow audiences, craft performance-driven content, optimize paid media, and generate leads that convert, all while guiding multi-channel initiatives that deliver measurable ROI.

I’m known as a visual storyteller who bridges strategy and execution—aligning brand messaging with creative assets and partnerships to scale engagement. I enjoy mentoring teams, exploring new media technologies, and leveraging AI and data to elevate storytelling and results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Journalism at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1978
BA Communications & Journalism at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1978
BA Communications & Journalism at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
BA at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
BA in Communications & Journalism at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
BA Communications & Journalism at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
BA at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
BA Communications & Journalism at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - December 24, 2025
BA Communications & Journalism at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025
BA in Communications & Journalism at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Emmy Award - DOP
January 1, 1993 - October 21, 2025
HBO Cable ACE Award
January 1, 1993 - October 21, 2025
Google Maps Photographer
January 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025
Google VR Photographer
January 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
U.S.C.G. Master Captain 100-Ton
January 1, 2000 - October 21, 2025
ASA Keelboat Instructor
January 1, 2001 - October 21, 2025
Steadicam Operator Certification
January 1, 1980 - October 21, 2025
Emmy Award DOP
January 1, 1993 - November 1, 2025
HBO Cable ACE Award
January 1, 1993 - November 1, 2025
Google Maps Photographer
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2025
Google VR Photographer
January 1, 2016 - November 1, 2025
U.S.C.G. Master Captain 100-Ton
January 1, 2000 - November 1, 2025
ASA Keelboat Instructor
January 1, 2001 - November 1, 2025
Steadicam Operator Certification
January 1, 1980 - November 1, 2025
Emmy Award, Director of Photography
January 1, 1993 - December 2, 2025
HBO Cable ACE Award
January 1, 1993 - December 2, 2025
Google Maps Photographer
January 1, 2021 - December 2, 2025
Google VR Photographer
January 1, 2016 - December 2, 2025
U.S.C.G. Master Captain 100-Ton with Sail & Towing
January 1, 2000 - December 2, 2025
ASA Keelboat Sailing Instructor
January 1, 2001 - December 2, 2025
Steadicam Operator Certification
January 1, 1980 - December 2, 2025
Emmy Award, Director of Photography
January 1, 1993 - December 11, 2025
HBO Cable ACE Award
January 1, 1993 - December 11, 2025
Google Maps Photographer
January 1, 2021 - December 11, 2025
Google VR Photographer
January 1, 2016 - December 11, 2025
U.S.C.G. Master Captain 100-Ton with Sail & Towing
January 1, 2000 - December 11, 2025
ASA Keelboat Sailing Instructor
January 1, 2001 - December 11, 2025
Steadicam Operator Certification
January 1, 1980 - December 11, 2025
Emmy Award
January 1, 1993 - December 11, 2025
HBO Cable ACE Award
January 1, 1993 - December 11, 2025
Google VR Photographer
January 1, 2016 - December 11, 2025
Google Maps Photographer
January 1, 2021 - December 11, 2025
U.S.C.G. Master Captain 100-Ton with Sail & Towing
January 1, 2000 - December 11, 2025
Steadicam Operator Certification
January 1, 1980 - December 11, 2025
Emmy Award, Director of Photography
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
HBO Cable ACE Award
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Google Maps Photographer
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Google VR Photographer
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
U.S.C.G. Master Captain 100-Ton with Sail & Towing
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
ASA Keelboat Sailing Instructor
January 1, 2001 - December 22, 2025
Steadicam Operator Certification
January 1, 1980 - December 22, 2025
Emmy Award, Director of Photography
January 1, 1993 - December 22, 2025
HBO Cable ACE Award
January 1, 1993 - December 22, 2025
Google Maps Photographer
January 1, 2021 - December 22, 2025
Google VR Photographer
January 1, 2016 - December 22, 2025
U.S.C.G. Master Captain 100-Ton with Sail & Towing
January 1, 2000 - December 22, 2025
ASA Keelboat Sailing Instructor
January 1, 2001 - December 22, 2025
Steadicam Operator Certification
January 1, 1980 - December 22, 2025
Emmy Award
January 1, 1993 - December 24, 2025
HBO Cable ACE Award
January 1, 1993 - December 24, 2025
Google Maps Photographer
January 1, 2021 - December 24, 2025
Google VR Photographer
January 1, 2016 - December 24, 2025
U.S.C.G. Master Captain 100-Ton with Sail & Towing
January 1, 2000 - December 24, 2025
ASA Keelboat Sailing Instructor
January 1, 2001 - December 24, 2025
Steadicam Operator Certification
January 1, 1980 - December 24, 2025
Emmy Award, Director of Photography
January 1, 1993 - December 25, 2025
HBO Cable ACE Award
January 1, 1993 - December 25, 2025
Google Maps Photographer
January 1, 2021 - December 25, 2025
Google VR Photographer
January 1, 2016 - December 25, 2025
U.S.C.G. Master Captain 100-Ton with Sail & Towing
January 1, 2000 - December 25, 2025
ASA Keelboat Sailing Instructor
January 1, 2001 - December 25, 2025
Steadicam Operator Certification
January 1, 1980 - December 25, 2025
Emmy Award
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2026
HBO Cable ACE Award
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2026
Google Maps Photographer
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026
Google VR Photographer
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2026
U.S.C.G. Master Captain 100-Ton with Sail & Towing
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2026
ASA Keelboat Sailing Instructor
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2026
Steadicam Operator Certification
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Software & Internet