Brandon Bentley

• Created and led the Gonez Media production and editorial team to launch and grow The Brandon Gonez YouTube show to over 60,000 followers in 3 years, leveraging content strategy, team leadership, and audience engagement initiatives to drive consistent growth and brand recognition
• Created and led the Gonez Media production and editorial teams in the launch and growth of The Brandon Gonez Show social media channels, driving over 260,000 through innovative content strategies and targeted audience outreach
• Created and led the production team that grew NOW Toronto’s social media following to over 130,000 after its acquisition, implementing targeted content strategies and optimizing audience engagement to expand reach and brand presence.
• Directed a production team in partnering with a wide range of content creators and influencers, overseeing the production of engaging content that amplified brand presence and expanded audience reach across digital platforms
• Created and led a production team that developed custom content for various brands and organizations, delivering high-quality productions that aligned with brand goals and drove measurable audience engagement across digital platforms
• Designed and oversaw the creation of a fully functional studio for The Brandon Gonez Show, optimizing the space for high-quality production and ensuring a visually engaging and efficient environment for filming
• Oversaw and managed the production budget for Gonez Media, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources while maintaining high production value and meeting project deadlines

• Assisted in the coordination of daily production tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of set activities, and maintaining adherence to tight filming schedules for multiple live and recorded segments.
• Supported the production team in managing on-set logistics, including setup, breakdown, and organization of props, sets, and equipment
• Provided on-the-ground support during filming, ensuring the efficient operation of audio, camera, and lighting teams, while troubleshooting minor technical issues as they arose.
• Supported post-production by logging footage, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely submission of materials to meet broadcast deadlines.

Video Editor/ Camera Operator

• Edited high-quality video content for a weekly television show, ensuring seamless storytelling, proper pacing, and adherence to production timelines.
• Collaborated with directors and producers to interpret creative vision and deliver polished final edits that aligned with the show’s brand and style.
• Managed the post-production process, including trimming footage, adding graphics, sound mixing, color correction, and ensuring the final product met broadcast standards.
• Worked efficiently under tight deadlines to meet weekly air dates, managing multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on quality.
• Utilized editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) to assemble raw footage, audio, and visual assets into cohesive segments for TV broadcast.
• Assisted with creating promotional clips and social media content from show footage, increasing audience engagement across platforms.
• Archived and organized raw footage and project files, ensuring proper storage and easy retrieval for future use or revisions.
• Operated cameras during live and recorded segments of a weekly television show, ensuring high-quality shots, framing, and camera movements that supported the director's vision.
• Set up and adjusted camera equipment, including lenses, lighting, and other technical aspects, to ensure the best visual presentation under varying shooting conditions.
• Collaborated closely with the director, lighting, and sound teams to capture scenes that aligned with the show’s creative direction and production needs.
• Assisted in managing live broadcast camera feeds, ensuring smooth transitions between shots, and troubleshooting technical issues as they arose.
• Maintained and tested camera equipment before each shoot, ensuring everything was operational and ready for use during filming.
• Assisted with visual storytelling by framing shots and operating cameras in dynamic and fast-paced environments, such as live events and interviews.

• Supervised and directed talent, crew, and other stakeholders on set, ensuring proper alignment with creative vision and production objectives.
• Developed and maintained shooting schedules, ensuring timely execution of each phase of the production while managing potential risks and challenges.
• Collaborated with directors, cinematographers, and other department heads to ensure continuity and creative vision across multiple shoots.
• Managed field equipment and resources, troubleshooting technical issues on-site to ensure uninterrupted production and minimal delays.
• Oversaw location permits, insurance, and other necessary documentation, ensuring compliance with local regulations and production requirements.
• Worked closely with the post-production team to review and refine content, ensuring the final product met the creative vision and client expectations.
• Maintained communication with clients throughout the production process, providing regular updates on progress and addressing any concerns.

• Operated multiple cameras during live shows and sporting events, capturing dynamic shots and ensuring smooth transitions to deliver high-quality live broadcasts.
• Coordinated with directors and technical teams to capture the best angles, framing, and compositions that enhanced the visual storytelling of live productions.
• Managed camera setups, including adjusting focus, exposure, and white balance, to ensure consistent and professional-quality footage in varying lighting conditions.
• Monitored live feeds and communicated with the production team to ensure that shots aligned with the broadcast plan, often responding to real-time changes during fast-paced events.
• Assisted with camera blocking and rehearsals to ensure fluid movement and seamless camera switching during live sporting events or shows.
• Troubleshot on-site camera issues, ensuring minimal disruption to the live broadcast by quickly addressing technical challenges.
• Contributed to the overall production of high-profile live broadcasts, including major sporting events, by maintaining focus on key moments and providing quality footage for immediate broadcast.

• Operated audio boards during live broadcasts of shows and sporting events, ensuring balanced sound levels, clear communication, and optimal audio quality.
• Managed live audio feeds, including microphones, crowd noise, commentary, and sound effects, to ensure seamless integration and high production value.
• Adjusted audio levels and monitored sound sources during broadcasts to avoid distortion or feedback, while maintaining consistent clarity and balance.
• Collaborated with the technical director and producers to set up and adjust audio equipment, ensuring that sound quality was optimized for each specific venue and production environment.
• Provided real-time audio mixing for live shows, sporting events, and interviews, quickly responding to changes in audio needs as they arose during the broadcast.
• Troubleshot technical audio issues during live events, working efficiently under pressure to resolve problems with minimal disruption to the broadcast.
• Maintained detailed audio logs, and coordinated with engineers to ensure all audio components were functioning properly before, during, and after the live event.