Discover Top Copywriters in Bakersfield, California, USA

Martin Andres Markovits is an award-winning writer, director, producer and multi-media reporter. He worked as a freelance journalist in Latin America for publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle, The New Statesman, Fusion and the Huffington Post. He has produced video features for China Global Television Network and the PBS News Hour and was an international correspondent for CGTN America. He has reported extensively in Venezuela and Mexico covering both the Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro presidencies and also the Mexican drug war. Martin graduated with a master's degree in broadcast journalism from Columbia University. His directorial debut “Tupamaro: Urban Guerrillas” won Best Feature Film at the 2017 Beverly Hills International Film Festival and Best Documentary Feature at the 2017 UK Film Festival. It premiered on Nat Geo Mundo and ARTE. Martin is a Los Angeles native and graduated from UCSB with a degree in political science.

• Documentary DP
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Copywriter
• Drone Operator
• HD Live Operator
• On-Camera Talent

Derek is a freelance video producer based out of Long Beach, CA. His creative journey began in the US Navy as the command photographer for USS Howard (DDG 83) a guided-missile destroyer. While onboard he engaged in documenting such activities as hunting submarines, foreign government training exercises, and volunteer work in underprivileged communities abroad. Beginning in 2017 he began his freelance career back stateside working with local wineries and small businesses in the bay area while completing his bachelor's degree in Radio, TV, and Film from San Jose State University. While in college he won awards for Best Cinematography and Scriptwriting for films he produced for college film festivals. His freelance career started to pick up speed in 2018 when he signed with Silicon Valley Clean Energy as their content creator, from 2020-2021 they completed a first of its kind, 5-hour training course on home electrification, serving as a tool to educate contractors and homeowners about living the all-electric lifestyle. Derek has been involved with productions with some of the top tech companies in the bay area including LinkedIn, Intuit, PayPal, and Apple. If you need a top-tier, professional, and easy to work with video producer, then Derek is no question the choice for you.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Fixer
• Drone Operator
• Colorist
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Senior Editor
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Social Media Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Sound Mixer
• Copy Editor
• Copywriter

Seventy Six Films is a dynamic film production company with over a decade of experience. Our talented team of creators will make your ideas come to life. From commercials, feature documentaries, music videos and brand films, we do it all. Our team is skilled in creating projects or boost an existing project through providing expert services in variety of positions such as DP, Director, Producer and more. We also provide high quality video and recording equipment for our shoots. This helps save time and cost for our Clients. In every project, our mission is to create impactful visuals for effective storytelling. We excel in helping individuals and organizations use video to tell their stories, share their message, and build marketing momentum for their brand. Whether it’s a brand documentary, a social media clip, or a commercial, we use creativity and the best industry leading technology to tell your story.

• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Full-Service Live Production
• Fixer
• Copywriter
• Executive Producer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Colorist
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Field Producer
• Sound Designer
• Senior Editor
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Social Media Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Content Strategist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Production Assistant

Trace Dominguez is a curiosity explorer, science communicator, Emmy-nominated on-camera host, Telly-winning producer, and podcaster. He crafts stories that educate and inspire across all aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (with some art thrown in for good measure). Trace is the producer and host of Star Gazers, the world's only weekly television series covering naked eye astronomy; it airs nationwide on PBS. Trace was the co-founder of Seeker (in partnership with the Discovery Channel; now part of Vox Media). With Seeker he hosted, wrote, and produced several digital properties growing an audience of many millions and earning over a billion views. His curiosity podcast "That's Absurd Please Elaborate" reaches several thousand listeners a month, and he creates and produces "Uno Dos of Trace, " a YouTube show with millions of views. Additionally, he consults with clients like the Environmental Defense Fund on digital strategy and creator strategy. Trace has a B.S. in Psychology from Western Michigan University and an M.A. in Strategic Communication from American University. He lives in Los Angeles.

• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Transcriber
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Camera Talent
• Influencer
• Digital Content Creator
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture

Formerly the Multimedia Editor at HuffPost, I moved to Colombia to pursue freelance projects, and I covered social and environmental justice all across the country, for Al Jazeera, Washington Post, Greenpeace, the BBC and more. I was recently awarded an O1 Extraordinary Ability visa to move to the US, and I am now based in LA, where I am working at a documentary production company. I have previously been awarded grants to film and produce experimental 360 videos to tell climate change stories, and I have training in - and experience of - reporting from hostile environments. I am currently working on a short doc for First Look Media, filming in a prison; an investigative feature-length doc filming in LA; and a number of short news packages for Deutsche Welle, the BBC and Al Jazeera. I am represented by UTA and split my time between LA, London and Colombia.

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Copywriter
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture

J. Claude Deering has worked as a Digital Producer, Writer and Director for MSN, Funny or Die, CollegeHumor, Fullscreen, New Form Digital, Pitch.live and TBWA\Chiat\Day. He's the creator of "Things Are Going Great For Me", a Funny or Die talk show, produced by Betsy Koch ("Sarah Silverman: We Are Miracles"). His web series, "The World According to Jeff" was a finalist for the Sundance Institute | YouTube New Voices Lab. And his work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Vulture and Bustle. He's also a lifetime member of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors LAB. BFA - NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

• TV News Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Copywriter
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I am an 8-time Emmy award-winning, multilingual, investigative journalist, storyteller, docuseries field producer and Co-Executive Producer with extensive experience in local l, investigative, national and international news and documentary reporting. I’ve specialized in immigration, diverse communities, social justice and terrorism reporting. I was a Freelance Correspondent for CBS News. In 2018, I went to cover the war in Syria. I was an Investigative Reporter at KSTP-TV, Investigative Reporter/Anchor in St. Louis, Omaha, and on the U.S.-Mexico border. I was born in Africa, went to school in London and Canada. Some of my most memorable and impactful stories include a worldwide exclusive interview with a terrorist convicted for helping ISIS and I was the only reporter in the Midwest, one of few in the U.S. to cover immigration, the travel ban, terrorism and the worst famine and drought since World War 2 in Kenya and Somalia. I’ve also covered riots and protests in Ferguson and reported on cartels, guns, drugs, money, undocumented children, sex trafficking and immigration on the U.S. Mexico border. I travelled to Pakistan in 2013 during Taliban violence and to The Balkans to understand the largest Bosnian population in St. Louis. My reports won numerous awards including Murrows and Emmys. I’m a member of IRE, SAJA, NABJ, SAG-AFTRA, NAHJ and a mentor to other journalists.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Audio Storyteller
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• TV News Producer
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Executive Producer
• Digital Content Creator

Grace Bukunmi is a photographer, art director and stylist who is also sought after as a lifestyle, fashion + travel influencer. Bukunmi launched her freelance photography career with commissioned work from Elle, Highsnobiety, Hypebeast & Complex while growing a styling portfolio that includes musicians Martin Garrix and Alicia Keys & brands such as Nike and Target. Most recently, her photoshoots, artwork, interviews & features can be found on the pages of Vogue, Teen Vogue, OkayPlayer, Fader, Milk, Dazed, Popsugar, Complex, Galore, Ladygunn, Refinery29, AfroPunk, NY Times, and The Cut or stowed within the visual archives at brands such as VSCO, Reebok Adidas, Motorola Solutions and Diesel. As an influencer, she has fronted campaigns for brands including Amex, Dirty Lemon, Jagermeister, Polaroid, Maserati and Tumi. She has also provided multi-platform social coverage at several major music and art festivals for both publishers and brands. Her interviews for both types of clients range from pop stars such as Ashanti and Sabrina Claudio to artists such as Migos and Travis Scott. Her most recent work centers around the female gaze and identities of otherness which has found her at the forefront of social justice organizations including Unity in Color, Magic in her Melanin, and Nasty Women Portraits. The thread that ties Bukunmi's work is her fascination with finding beauty and light in every form of humanity.

• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Content Strategist
• Copywriter
• Social Media Producer
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Influencer

Jocelyn Azucena Contreras is a visual storyteller focused on the latinx community, social issues, and the LGBTQ+ community. As a journalist at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, Jocelyn recently collaborated in a project with Univision and ProPublica where her reporting centered on the effects of the pandemic on Latina mothers. As a CNN Fellow, part of the 2020 Media Leadership Project (MLP), Jocelyn spent her summer with CNN’s Great Big Story as an editorial intern pitching stories, writing scripts, doing research and pulling archival footage for their videos. Jocelyn has freelanced some video work and even produced a short documentary for her thesis about an incarcerated individual seeking clemency.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Video Editor - News
• Colorist
• Production Assistant
• Podcast Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Translator

A graduate of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a focus in Directing and Producing, Robert Wagner has been making films since the age of eleven. He's had the privilege of working under some of the most successful creators in feature films and commercials on high-profile projects such as Horrible Bosses (New Line Cinema), Tower Heist (NBC Universal) in addition to numerous national commercial campaigns (GEICO, Nike, Quickbooks, Nissan). Obsessed with the truth in narrative, he believes that everyone has a story to tell. At the core of his work is an intense motivation to tell stories that remind us all of the humanity we share.

• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Copywriter
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

• Filmmaker • Storyteller • Lucid Dreamer • Pro Advisor • Pexels Hero I’m a 36-year-old filmmaker looking for challenging projects around the world. I have 13 years of experience as a freelance editor and 8 years as a Director/Videographer. One of the things I love the most is to work with talented and passionate people so we can share thoughts and gain experience as we get involved in the creation of an audiovisual product.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Corporate Videographer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Commercial DP
• Colorist
• Copywriter
• Senior Editor
• Fixer
• Executive Producer

With an extensive background in video production, editing, and project management, I am a passionate producer, shooter and editor using my skills to craft stories with purpose. I am a natural problem solver who can manage production teams, schedules and budgets effectively, shoot high-quality videos and edit quickly. I have shot nearly 100 documentary style videos featuring interviews and b-roll over the past three years and always excited to work with your team on the next project.

• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Digital Content Creator
• Sound Mixer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Senior Editor
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Copywriter
• Documentary DP

I am an award-winning filmmaker and immersive artist currently based in Los Angeles. Projects I have collaborated on span a diverse array of genres and mediums; from feature films to music videos for multi-platinum artists to virtual reality experiences. What unites my work is passion for character-driven narratives and an idiosyncratic approach to contemporary themes and perspectives. My stories are unforgettable and create an undeniable impact.

• Creative Director
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Audio Storyteller
• Content Strategist

Hi my name is Chris, I run a production company called Cozborn Media. We do comedy, action sports and animation mainly but we have loads of experience in short form content ranging from gaming to social to broadcast. I personally freelance as a director, video editor, post production supervisor, motion gfx arist, producer and writer. www.cozbornmedia.com

• Video Editor - Commercial
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Copywriter
• Social Media Producer
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Copy Editor
• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Commercial DP
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Fixer
• Music Composer
• Digital Content Creator
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Full-Service Live Production

Two decades of experience writing and producing award-winning content for industry-leading organizations in music & culture, technology, social impact, wellness and lifestyle. Expertise in content strategy, media production, creative direction and brand storytelling that forge authentic relationships with diverse audiences.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Podcast Producer
• Fixer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Jessica Peterson is a travel filmmaker, photographer, and journalist. She is the owner and director of Purple Noon Productions (purplenoonproductions.com) in Los Angeles, CA. Jessica has produced content for CNN Great Big Story, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Matador Network, Tastemade, and The Dodo. Her work has been featured on National Geographic Travel, Ovation, and Fubiz. In 2016, Jessica completed her first documentary, “American Soil, Chamorro Soul,” about the people of Guam. From fundraising to directing, Jessica is a born entrepreneur, wearing as many hats as it takes to complete a project. She wrote, directed, produced, and edited the film. The trailer has been viewed more than 1 million times and was the centerpiece in the Guam International Film Festival.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Sound Designer
• Colorist
• Sound Mixer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Copywriter

Troy Farah is a freelance photojournalist and videographer from Phoenix, Arizona. His photography, writing and video has appeared in VICE News, BNN, LA Weekly, Phoenix New Times, and many others. In addition to several documentary shorts, he has directed several short films that were part of the Arizona Filmmaker Showcase. His website is troyfarah.com and his Twitter handle is @filth_filler.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - News
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Production Company
• Podcast Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Landscape Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Portrait Photographer
• Transcriber
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Full-Service Live Production

Jeremy Johnson is a director, editor, and producer, with extensive narrative and commercial experience- having worked for clients such as Disney, Time Warner Cable, Johnson & Johnson, Medmen, and Support Your Buds.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Senior Editor

Olivia Maher is a food, travel, and lifestyle content creator and copywriter. Most recently the creator of the viral Girl Dinner phenomenon. She brings an unmatched perspective and energy to any project.

• Influencer
• Digital Content Creator
• Copywriter
• On-Camera Talent
• Audio Storyteller
• Social Media Producer

Journalist by trade, but a producer in all aspects of the word. Versatile worker with a passion for documentary, archival visuals, and comedy. L.A. based but willing to travel.

• Field Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - Documentary
• TV News Producer
• Copywriter
• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Production Company
• Wardrobe Stylist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer