Edem Dela-Seshie
Copywriter · Creative Producer · Creator
SHOWTIME NETWORKS, New York, NY 2018–Present
Junior Copywriter & Multicultural Strategist
Writing synopsis/copy blocks for Movies, Series, Documentaries and scripts for Podcast Promos
Developing taglines (notably Desus & Mero, The Affair, 2019 LGBTQ Campaign)
Exploring title options for a range of programming
Leading or assisting with key art campaigns and marketing tactics
Additional work at Showtime including producing and editing on-air video promos
Creating infrastructure that ensures positive and accurate representation of multicultural audiences
Production Assistant 2017–18
Assisting with the creation of video promotions for Showtime series
Creating bumpers, teasers, and other promotional spots for on-air and off-air use
Scheduling promotional shoots for broadcast and print campaigns
Delivering, logging, and archiving broadcast media
Interfacing and coordinating with marketing, digital, and print teams
Produced and edited episodic previews for The Chi and The Fourth Estate
Supervising promo audio mix and video edit sessions
Drafting talent letters and coordinating
Booking voice talent for promos
Setting up screenings and presentations for clients
CINETIC MARKETING & PR, New York, NY 2016–17
Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator
Film public relations and marketing agency specializing in festival, theatrical, and awards campaigns
Facilitated press, industry, and premiere screenings at the New York Film Festival, Sundance
Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival
Assisted with theatrical and award campaigns for Fire at Sea (Oscar® nominee), I Am Not Your
Negro (Oscar® nominee) , Moonlight (Oscar® winner), and OJ: Made in America (Oscar® winner)
Coordinated interviews and photoshoots with filmmakers/talent, and helped pitch stories to
trade publications, print, and broadcast outlets
SO PRETTY (2019) Film
Berlinale Film Festival 2019
BAMcinemaFest 2019
Bushwick Film Festival 2019
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