Gregg Bray

Chair, Department of Digital Media and Journalism at SUNY New Paltz
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Ulster County, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Chair, Department of Digital Media and Journalism
      • May 2022 - Present

      Leadership role in collaborative department comprised of three programs, three academic minors (2 interdisciplinary), and faculty who are researchers, film and media makers, journalists, scholars, and instructors. Member of the Academic Senate and the Advisory Council.

    • Associate Professor, Digital Media Production
      • Jun 2017 - Present

      New Paltz, NY Instruct courses in Digital Media Production program including Seminar in Digital Filmmaking, Screenwriting, 90 Minutes To Die: Film Noir, Milestones in Documentary, Writing for Digital Media, History of American Television, and Media Industries. Conduct critical research in popular culture, and create a variety of media content in documentary, creative, and client-based formats.

    • Interim Chair, Department of Digital Media and Journalism
      • Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

      Leadership role in collaborative department, comprised of three programs, two academic minors, and faculty who are researchers, film and media makers, journalists, scholars, and instructors. Member of the Academic Senate, and the Advisory Council.

    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Editorial Board Member
      • Jul 2016 - Present

      Peer-review (blind) for academic journal, with a focus on critical theory.

    • United States
    • Entertainment
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructor, Youth Summer Filmmaking Lab
      • Jul 2018 - Present

    • Videography Director
      • Oct 2008 - Aug 2021

      Create promotional ENG-style packages with New Paltz students for the Woodstock Film Festival web page and YouTube channel.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Member
      • 2007 - Present

    • District Director, Board of Directors
      • Apr 2013 - Apr 2017

      District 1 Run district meetings, participate in board decisions, head the subcommittee on membership, and serve as peer-review judge. Initiated Student Clubs.

    • Executive Director/Videographer. Sole proprietor
      • Oct 2001 - Present

      Produce and directed shorts, documentaries, features, and client-based videography.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Assistant Professor, Digital Media Production
      • Aug 2011 - Jun 2017

      New Paltz, NY Develop and instruct courses in the digital media production curriculum.

    • Media Curricula Coordinator
      • Jan 2004 - Sep 2013

      Coordinate curricular and scheduling needs for Department of Digital Media and Journalism.

    • Department Web Page Coordinator
      • Jan 2004 - Aug 2011

      Through 'omni-update' maintains newpaltz.edu/comm_media. Updates photos, faculty biographies, facilities and equipment updates, and events taking place on campus for the department. Created the 'Department Video' for the site. Member, The Department of Communication and Media Advisory Board-Planning and Web updates Assists in the organization of panels and presentations for annual 'Communication and Media Day' in April, and assists with publicity through the… Show more Through 'omni-update' maintains newpaltz.edu/comm_media. Updates photos, faculty biographies, facilities and equipment updates, and events taking place on campus for the department. Created the 'Department Video' for the site. Member, The Department of Communication and Media Advisory Board-Planning and Web updates Assists in the organization of panels and presentations for annual 'Communication and Media Day' in April, and assists with publicity through the Communication and Media Society.; Member, The Curriculum Committee.

    • Lecturer, Communication and Media: R/TV Production
      • Sep 2005 - May 2011

      New Paltz, NY Lecturer in production program at SUNY New Paltz.

    • Producer, SUNY New Paltz
      • Jan 2004 - Dec 2010

      "Fund for New Paltz (producer)" Original testimonial video created for SUNY New Paltz Web Site. www.newpaltz.edu/foundation/fund.html

    • Production Crew
      • Jul 2005 - Jan 2010

      SUNY New Paltz "On Campus at SUNY New Paltz" (fill-in cameraman). Occasional camera operator for SUNY New Paltz produced local access program.

    • Producer and Director
      • Mar 2014 - Feb 2017

      Hudson Valley, NY Finally distributed! See film at this link! Very excited. :) https://www.amazon.com/Liner-Notes-Allen-Enlow/dp/B01MUF7FCV/

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Producer
      • Oct 2007 - Jan 2012

      Current TV. Hudson Valley Bureau Chief. Define and secure original content for National Cable Network, and affiliated website. www.current.tv/greggbray

    • Film/ Director and Producer
      • Nov 2006 - Aug 2009

      Hudson Valley, NY CINE Award winning film, distributed by Snagfilms.com. Original documentary focusing on equine assisted therapy for special needs clients.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor, Communication and Media
      • Jan 2004 - May 2005

      New Paltz, New York, United States Part time instructor. Public Speaking, Electronic Media Writing, Field Production, Seminar in Production.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Sep 2003 - May 2005

      Part time instructor. Fundamentals of Speech; TV Production I, TV Production II.

    • Crew
      • Aug 2004 - Aug 2004

      Assistant Camera)" Assisted DP in crew job for MTV reality program.

    • Crew
      • Jul 2001 - Oct 2001

      "The It Factor (Post Production Intern)" Post-production intern, video transcriber and logger, and occasional second unit camera (b-roll) for BRAVO TV reality program.

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Crew
      • Sep 2001 - Sep 2001

      "A Day in the Life of a World War I Pilot (Special Effects Crew Assistant)" Worked with art department, and laid out mole juice for slow motion effect.

    • Crew
      • Jun 2001 - Aug 2001

      " Transcribed window dubs for the post-production department.

    • Crew
      • Jun 2001 - Jun 2001

      "Rumor Has It (Swing Crew)" Worked with camera department, art department, and gaffer for original web video, featuring David Strathairn and Kyra Sedgewick.

    • Executive producer
      • Jan 1993 - Jan 2001

      Produced 'Squeaky Chairs and Blur,' a local access film review program that blended 'Siskel & Ebert' with 'Wayne's World.'

    • Engineer
      • Jul 1997 - Jul 1999

      On-Air Live Engineer and Board Operator 1390AM. Engineered, Produced, and co-hosted original programs such as 'The Irish Hour,' and 'The Breakfast Show.' Board operated syndicated programs on CD.

    • Promotions Dept.
      • Oct 1996 - Jul 1998

      Promotions department. Provided marketing support for field events. Assisted with DJ's and road crew.

    • Production Assistant
      • Jun 1999 - Jun 1999

      "The Two Henry's (Dolly Grip)" Film directed by Sal Anthony.

    • Locations Coordinator
      • Aug 1998 - Jun 1999

      Defined and secured locations for commercial, industrial, and industry (independent and major studio) productions. Films included 'Sweet and Lowdown' and 'The Haunting' (credited as 'Hudson Valley Film and Video Office' in special thanks

    • Festival Coordinator
      • Aug 1998 - May 1999

      The Hudson Valley Film Festival, 1999. Festival Coordinator. Secured hospitality and transportation for industry and guests.

    • Actor
      • Jun 1998 - Jul 1998

      "Only The Color Has Been Changed To Protect The Innocent." Original work by Stephen Press.

    • Producer
      • Oct 1995 - Jul 1996

      Channel 34 Manhattan "Learning in Progress : Seeing is Being (Producer/Editor)" Original half-hour documentary about visual thinking. Interviewees include Ati Gropius Johansen, Edward Albee, and Dr. Rudy Crew. "Learning in Progress: The Big Blue Basket (Associate Producer)" Original half-hour documentary about IBM's downsizing in the Hudson Valley.

Education

  • The European Graduate School
    Ph.D, Media & Communication
    2007 - 2011
  • New School University
    Master of Arts, Media Studies; Media Studies
    2001 - 2003
  • New School University
    Graduate Certificate; Certificate, Media Management; Media Management
    2001 - 2003
  • SUNY New Paltz
    BA, Communication and Media
    1998 - 2000
  • Dutchess Community College
    AS, Communications and Media Arts
    1995 - 1998

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