As a seasoned videographer, director, producer, editor, and photographer, I’ve worked with clients in industries such as music, engineering, cyber security, higher-ed, non-profit organizations, and finance. I’m passionate about storytelling through video and photography, delivering high-quality content that engages audiences and supports organizational goals. I thrive in collaborative environments, proficient with a wide range of production tools, and adept at leading creative projects from concept to delivery.

William Jordan Patterson

As a seasoned videographer, director, producer, editor, and photographer, I’ve worked with clients in industries such as music, engineering, cyber security, higher-ed, non-profit organizations, and finance. I’m passionate about storytelling through video and photography, delivering high-quality content that engages audiences and supports organizational goals. I thrive in collaborative environments, proficient with a wide range of production tools, and adept at leading creative projects from concept to delivery.

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As a seasoned videographer, director, producer, editor, and photographer, I’ve worked with clients in industries such as music, engineering, cyber security, higher-ed, non-profit organizations, and finance.

I’m passionate about storytelling through video and photography, delivering high-quality content that engages audiences and supports organizational goals. I thrive in collaborative environments, proficient with a wide range of production tools, and adept at leading creative projects from concept to delivery.

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Work Experience

Video Producer/Editor at HitBoy/SurfClub
January 1, 2025 - Present
Creative directed, shot, and edited social-facing content, long-form videos, and working on a documentary for HitBoy.
Video Producer/Director at Capital Records
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creative directed Leon’s social video campaigns including behind the scenes footage, show footage, and the production of high-quality daily storytelling reels. Directed, produced, and edited a 4-part documentary recapping Leon’s tour and artist journey over a four month period (Mutt: The Journey on YouTube). Produced video, photo, and content campaigns that aligned with Leon’s fanbase and demographic. Campaigns led to over 2M+ views on videos posted.
Video Producer/Photographer at Street College
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creative director and training instructor for Street College online course video modules. Instructed staff on how to shoot, edit, color, and manage learning modules. Direct, film, and edit high-impact visual narratives (video & photo) that showcased program success and drove engagement with donors and stakeholders. Instrumental in raising $400K+ in 2024.
Marketing and Design Strategist at Acxiom
December 31, 2021 - April 7, 2023
Reproduced cyber security digital and video marketing campaigns and webinars with Chief Security Compliance Officer, resulting in a 200% increase in employee webinar attendance and email click-through rate. Analyzed Acxiom’s existing minority vendor efforts and collaborated with Acxiom’s DEI team to develop and roll out a video campaign that significantly increased employee net promoter score.
Video Producer/Director at NCSA @ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Worked with Business Development Leader to produce video campaigns promoting NCSA’s major science and engineering breakthroughs resulting in $10 Million+ in new research funding. Directed and edited a video campaign with NCSA’s media division highlighting the history of NCSA that is currently leveraged during client presentations and campaign efforts (link).

Education

Master's in Emerging Media Design & Development at Ball State University
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Bachelor's in Business Management at North Central College
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Financial Services, Professional Services