Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Mid-America Emmy Award
Missouri Broadcasters Association
Timeline
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Justin Lux

St. Louis

Summary

Dynamic media professional and operations leader with a diverse skill set in talent acquisition, creative writing, and project management within fast-paced environments. Highly adaptable, skilled in balancing multiple projects, fostering positive cross-departmental relationships, and aligning creative vision with business priorities to drive organizational success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Producer & Operations Manager

GB Entertainment
02.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated strategic relationships with publicists and industry professionals to secure top-tier talent for In Depth with Graham Bensinger, an Emmy-winning show reaching 180+ U.S. cities.
  • Booked high-profile guests like Jayson Tatum, Bethenny Frankel, and Josh Brolin, and then strategically managed pre-production processes to consistently deliver a show with 1.5 million weekly broadcast television viewers nationwide.
  • Utilized audience data analytics to optimize content, ensuring contractual fulfillment and boosting brand visibility for major sponsors such as Twix, AT&T, and Molson Coors, resulting in 12.5 million weekly video views on In Depth's social and digital platforms.
  • Oversaw multiple budgets related to episode distribution, travel, and operational needs, consistently keeping travel costs at least 25% under the allocated budget for three consecutive years while ensuring operational effectiveness.
  • Spearheaded facility management efforts, serving as the de facto general contractor for an office build-out and leading the overhaul of the company's server system, resulting in improved operational efficiency.

Television News Producer

KMOV-TV
09.2014 - 02.2022
  • Produced News 4 at 10 PM, KMOV's flagship newscast and the most-watched newscast in the St. Louis market, while also providing editorial guidance and coordinating reporter teams to ensure compelling, high-quality coverage.
  • Analyzed audience demographics and viewing trends to strategically select stories, resulting in consistent ratings growth over seven years.
  • Demonstrated versatility through multiple promotions to newscasts typically reserved for veteran producers, highlighting adaptability and leadership across various time slots.
  • Utilized sharpened writing skills to craft concise, impactful scripts, ensuring clear communication for dozens of live on-air stories each day.

Television News Producer

KYTV
09.2011 - 09.2014
  • Produced "Scarred, But Not Shattered: Remembered and Rebuilding Joplin," an Emmy Award-winning newscast, showcasing leadership in crafting compelling, award-winning content.
  • Selected, wrote, and edited stories for the top-rated morning show across all NBC affiliates nationwide, directly contributing to its continued success and high viewership.
  • Led a show overhaul focused on faster-paced newscasts and enhanced breaking news coverage, driving improvements in viewer engagement and content delivery.
  • Tasked with producing and planning multiple three-hour live broadcasts on location, overseeing logistics, content coordination, and on-air execution.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
01-2011

Skills

  • Talent Booking
  • Project Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Cross Team Collaboration
  • Creative Writing
  • Audience Analytics
  • HR Management

Mid-America Emmy Award

Best Newscast (2013)

Missouri Broadcasters Association

Complete Newscast (2020)

Timeline

Senior Talent Producer & Operations Manager

GB Entertainment
02.2022 - Current

Television News Producer

KMOV-TV
09.2014 - 02.2022

Television News Producer

KYTV
09.2011 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Missouri State University

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