Jalen Gray
New Orleans
Summary
I’m a digital content producer and lifelong lover of the game, with 8+ years of experience telling stories that highlight players, culture, and community. I thrive in creative, fast-moving environments where collaboration and strong editorial instincts are key. Whether I’m directing video pieces, curating trending topics, or shaping a narrative, my goal is always to create content that is authentic and engaging. My time as a collegiate basketball player and my hands-on work with athlete-focused projects give me a unique perspective that I bring to every story I tell.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/ Creative Director
Out of Bounds World
10.2021 - Current
- Creator and director of an original video docuseries highlighting athletes, artists, and cultural storytellers, including basketball-focused subjects.
- Exercise editorial judgment to shape episode narratives, write story outlines, and curate supporting visual and social assets.
- Build and publish multimedia content across digital platforms, ensuring strong engagement and clear thematic storytelling.
- Lead a diverse creative team, establishing deliverables, managing deadlines, and guiding production from ideation through final publishing.
- Handle all aspects of production logistics including budgeting, pre/post-production, scheduling, marketing, and digital media strategy.
- Manage content curation across video, photos, social trends, and graphics, ensuring a cohesive fan-focused experience.
Community Outreach Manager
Sneaker Politics
10.2018 - Current
- Developed and executed community-driven content and brand programming across digital and social channels, elevating the company’s footprint in a highly competitive market.
- Curated basketball-centered campaigns and events, including a large-scale outdoor court mural/renovation project with partners such as New Orleans Pelicans, local sports organizations, and nonprofit foundations.
- Collaborated with creative, marketing, and social media teams to produce high-engagement content tied to basketball culture, sneaker drops, and local sports initiatives.
- Identified trending stories and community narratives, transforming them into compelling digital content to boost brand recognition.
- Built relationships with local and national brands ensuring integrated storytelling aligned with campaign goals.
- Served as on-the-ground producer for events, managing content, social posting, and real-time communication across teams.
Education
Bachelor in Business Finance - Finance
Loyola University, New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2017
Skills
- Deep basketball knowledge (players, teams, storylines)
- Editorial judgment & curation
- Digital content programming
- Trend identification and narrative building
- Vertical story creation
- Social media content curation
- Video production & direction
- Premiere Pro proficiency
- Copywriting (headlines, descriptions, notifications)
- Cross-team collaboration
- Project management
- Client & partner relations
Timeline
Founder/ Creative Director
Out of Bounds World
10.2021 - Current
Community Outreach Manager
Sneaker Politics
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor in Business Finance - Finance
Loyola University, New Orleans