
Andrew Rogers
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
New York, NY, United States
Toptal member since March 25, 2026
Bird is a senior post-production professional who has spent the last decade working in television, primarily in the premium cable and streaming markets for brands such as Showtime, Paramount Plus, and FLIX/TMC. As a finishing specialist, he has end-to-end workflow development experience, with a focus on color management and compliance with broadcast and streaming audio standards. "If there is a workflow problem, [Bird] is the guy to find the solution," said a former manager.
Portfolio
Work Experience
Founder | Producer & Editor
Happy Kind Media
- Acted as a consulting producer and editor for production companies looking to create marketing pitch assets.
- Edited and color-managed short-form content for independent producers.
- Shot talking head interviews for short and long form producers.
Video & Static Specifications Specialist (Contract)
Paramount
- Facilitated clear communication of complex technical specifications to internal stakeholders and creative partners.
- Served as the go-to resource for troubleshooting technical issues related to editorial and static content delivery.
- Implemented workflow enhancements and automations via Airtable and Zapier applications.
- Partnered with in-house and agency teams to maintain multiple Airtable technical specifications databases.
- Acted as an Airtable builder by creating interfaces for new bases during the production of the new specifications library.
Post-production Manager
Paramount
- Mentored and trained assistant editors and post-production coordinators, optimizing reskin procedures and workflow efficiencies.
- Performed the final quality check of 5,000 annual Paramount Plus with Showtime’s broadcast assets, ensuring compliance with network specifications, delivering high-quality content via Amazon S3.
- Wrote, edited, and produced short-form promos for Paramount Plus with Showtime, utilizing motion graphics templates (MGRTs) for optimized versioning and standardization.
- Utilized various AI tools, including scene edit detection and auto reframe, to reduce social promo turnaround times by roughly 50%.
- Reskinned distributor trailers for premieres on Paramount Plus, Showtime, FLIX, and TMC.
- Utilized Airtable and Google Sheet tracking tools to ensure on-time delivery of roughly 500 annual distributor trailer reskins to the digital Paramount Plus platform.
Manager, Post-production Services
Showtime Networks
- Oversaw the final quality check and finishing of annual off-air promos, applying color correction and grading along with mixed sound effects and final graphics.
- Developed post-production workflows for Showtime’s in-house creative studio, increasing efficiency and reducing project timelines.
- Trained and mentored junior editors on proper social resizing and captioning procedures for 4,000 annual social media promos premiering across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Wrote, produced, and edited short-form content for broadcast and streaming platforms, including Showtime and Amazon Fire TV.
- Produced and edited work reels for international distribution.
Supervisor, Post-production Services
Showtime Networks
- Collaborated with program marketing and project managers to design and implement workflows for multi-network promo distribution, adhering to vendor specifications for on-time releases.
- Oversaw the process of creating 700 annual off-air promo versions, including the delivery of Super Bowl spots to every major network.
- Interfaced directly with producers, making final edits to spots, both digital and broadcast.
- Color-corrected dailies and provided final grading for promos ranging from Showtime Boxing to theatrical releases.
- Booked and directed voice-over sessions for promos on FLIX, providing promo scripts to talent.
Assistant Editor
ITV America
- Edited long-form content for national broadcast and digital campaigns.
- Ran voice-over Avid sessions, working with producers and talent to record the best lines for long-form documentary episodes.
- Screened long-form episodes and provided needed sound bites and hero shots for the promotions team.
Field Photo Editor
Getty Images
- Edited and retouched images during live events, ensuring high-quality visuals for high-profile clients in fast- paced environments.
- Worked directly with talent and managers to get image approvals prior to sending to wire.
- Retouched photos for use by major publications, including Time and NYT.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sony Production Center at Tisch School of the Arts
- Provided training and technical support for student productions.
- Created streamlined workflow documentation for fellow employees and students.
- Managed inventory for one of the largest rental houses on the Eastern Seaboard.
Media Specialist
Apple
- Developed and documented Global iOS Video Workflow for AppleCare Instructor Calibration Program.
- Wrote and produced the annual AppleCare awards ceremony broadcast from corporate headquarters.
- Coordinated with Apple developers and partners to help ensure successful app launches within the App Store, including Rockstar Games and The Jonas Brothers.
Education
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Dramatic Writing
New York University Tisch School of the Arts - New York, NY, USA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Radio, Television, Film, and Business Institutions
Northwestern University - Evanston, IL, USA
Certifications
Airtable Builder Certification
Airtable
Skills
Tools
Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Airtable, Adobe Photoshop, Jira, Lucidchart, Zapier, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, Final Cut Pro X
Languages
HTML5
Platforms
Visual Studio Code (VS Code)
Other
Video Editing, Dramatic Writing, Video Production, Cinematography, Sound Design, Research, Television Writing, Playwriting, Mixed Media, Workflow Design, Collaboration, Presentations, TV Broadcasting, TV Advertising, Project Management, Celebrities & Influencers, Influencers, Team Leadership, Creative Direction, Economics, Database Management, Enterprise Application Design, GitHub Copilot Chat, Adobe Creative Cloud, Workflow Automation & System Integration, Vantage, Transmit, Operations Tools, Shutter Encoder, Telestream, Sony Products, Interviews, Reality Television, Pitch Materials, Color Management Pipeline, Sony Venice, Motion Graphics, Star Trek, Creative Briefs, Comedy, VoiceOver, Feature Films, Screenwriting, Filmic Pro, Apple Compressor, Google Glass
Experience
- Collaboration - 20 years
- Research - 20 years
- Video Editing - 20 years
- Dramatic Writing - 15 years
- Workflow Design - 15 years
- Adobe Premiere Pro - 15 years
- DaVinci Resolve - 10 years
- Airtable - 5 years
Tools
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- DaVinci Resolve
- Airtable
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