I am a producer, writer, and video editor with 18+ years of experience driving brand growth, engagement, and revenue through strategic marketing, video content creation, and authentic storytelling. I have proven success writing, shooting, and editing video for television, healthcare, tourism, and higher education. I am a 10-time Emmy-nominated documentary producer with strong communication skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships and convey brand messaging. While my work has taken me around the world, I am seeking a long-term role where I can contribute, collaborate, and grow. I am passionate about crafting authentic, cinematic stories that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results. My experience spans producing, writing, directing, and editing across television, digital, and live campaigns, with a focus on healthcare, tourism, hospitality, and education sectors. I excel at building trusted partnerships with clients and collaborators to bring compelling narratives to life.

Jason Pinkston

I am a producer, writer, and video editor with 18+ years of experience driving brand growth, engagement, and revenue through strategic marketing, video content creation, and authentic storytelling. I have proven success writing, shooting, and editing video for television, healthcare, tourism, and higher education. I am a 10-time Emmy-nominated documentary producer with strong communication skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships and convey brand messaging. While my work has taken me around the world, I am seeking a long-term role where I can contribute, collaborate, and grow. I am passionate about crafting authentic, cinematic stories that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results. My experience spans producing, writing, directing, and editing across television, digital, and live campaigns, with a focus on healthcare, tourism, hospitality, and education sectors. I excel at building trusted partnerships with clients and collaborators to bring compelling narratives to life.

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I am a producer, writer, and video editor with 18+ years of experience driving brand growth, engagement, and revenue through strategic marketing, video content creation, and authentic storytelling. I have proven success writing, shooting, and editing video for television, healthcare, tourism, and higher education. I am a 10-time Emmy-nominated documentary producer with strong communication skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships and convey brand messaging. While my work has taken me around the world, I am seeking a long-term role where I can contribute, collaborate, and grow.

I am passionate about crafting authentic, cinematic stories that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results. My experience spans producing, writing, directing, and editing across television, digital, and live campaigns, with a focus on healthcare, tourism, hospitality, and education sectors. I excel at building trusted partnerships with clients and collaborators to bring compelling narratives to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder / Video Producer / Editor / Cinematographer / Executive Producer / Co-Founder at Growing Media Marketing
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2019
Led full production and campaign lifecycles, including planning, logistics, shoot coordination, filming, editing, and delivery; built branding and content strategies for regional and national clients; developed and communicated brand messaging and forged client relationships.
Show Runner at Growing Media Marketing
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020
Shaped weekly talk magazine style programming for air on FOX 23 KBSI; booked guests, planned show flow, integrated advertising and brand partnerships into content.
Creator / Executive Producer / Showrunner at Treetop Productions
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2020
Created and led national TV docuseries highlighting diversity in food, culture, tourism, and community identity; served as co-executive producer with Julie Chen Moonves; led cinematography and editing; oversaw production coordination and content distribution across PBS, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Tubi, and YouTube; built partnerships with restaurants, tourism boards, and municipalities.
Founder / Video Producer / Editor at Dark Horse Cinematics
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2019
Founded and led a full-service production and creative marketing agency; wrote, shot, and edited video for television, healthcare, tourism, higher education; developed brand messaging and multi-channel campaigns; managed client relationships and production resources; delivered Emmy-recognized content across digital, streaming, and broadcast platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Emmy Award Judge
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2026
Emmy Nomination (10x)
January 1, 2005 - January 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization