STEPHEN M. SCHWARTZ
CREATIVE MARKETING LEADER
ABOUT
I am a proven, creative marketing executive with over 15 years of experience, driving successful 360° campaigns across television, film, and digital. A meticulous dedication to my craft, and passion for the industry, have allowed me to lead teams on both the network and agency side, delivering consistent results and award-winning creative content.
I am currently VP, Creative Director in the TV & Streaming department at Trailer Park Group.
Originally from Long Island, NY, I currently reside in Morris Plains, NJ with my wife, son, and three cats. Outside of work, I'm a huge Yankees and Jets fan, horror movie buff, and avid sports memorabilia and movie poster collector.
Professional EXPERIENCE:
TRAILER PARK GROUP
VP, Creative Director | January 2023 - Present
ABC
Creative Director | June 2020 - March 2022
MTV
Freelance Creative Director | January 2020 - May 2020
ZEALOT
Lead Writer Producer | April 2018 - October 2019
DEFINITION 6
VP, Creative Director | August 2014 - April 2018
NICKELODEON
Senior Writer/Producer | August 2012 - August 2014
SYFY
Writer/Producer/Editor | May 2007 - August 2012
AWARDS:
CLIO AWARDS
2023 Bronze Winner
Barrabrava "Respect" Trailer | Amazon Prime
Television/Series: Video Promo Craft | Music
2023 Bronze Winner
"May-hem" | SYFY
Television/Series: Video Promo - Clip Based | Channel/Network Branding
2023 Short List
"May-hem" | SYFY
Television/Series: Video Promo - Clip Based | Editing
2022 Bronze Winner
2022 Oscars "Different Worlds" | ABC
Television/Series: Video Promo Craft | Voiceover
2022 Bronze Winner
Big Sky Season 2 Program IDS | ABC
Television/Series: Video Promo Craft | Motion Graphics
2022 Short List
Big Sky Season 2 Program IDS | ABC
Television/Series: Brand & Program Identity | Idents, Bumpers, & Interstitials
2021 Bronze Winner
Big Sky "Diner" Teases | ABC
Television/Streaming: Special Shoot Spot/Promo | Drama
2019 Gold Winner
The Revenant "Snowflakes" | FXX
Television/Streaming: Spot/Promo | Comedy
GOLDEN TRAILER AWARDS
2024 Finalist
"May-hem" | SYFY
Best Promo for a TV Network
2022 Winner
2022 Oscars "Roll Camera" | ABC
Best Promo for OTO Special
2021 Winner
The Purge "Surviving the Purge" S2 Trailer | USA Network
Best Horror/Thriller for a TV/Streaming Series
2019 Finalist
American Vandal "Explosive" S2 Trailer | Netflix
Best Comedy TV Spot/Teaser/Trailer For A Series
2019 Finalist
Super Drags "Heroes" Trailer | Netflix
Best Foreign Comedy Trailer
2019 Finalist
The Revenant "Snowflakes" | FXX
Most Original TV Spot
PROMAX GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
2023 Gold Winner
2022 Oscars "Different Worlds" | ABC
Live Event: Program Promo
2020 Gold Winner
Killing Eve S2 Campaign | BBC America
Dramatic Program Campaign
PROMAX NORTH AMERICA AWARDS
2023 Gold Winner
2022 Oscars On-Air Campaign | ABC
Live Event: Program Campaign
2023 Gold Winner
2022 Oscars "Different Worlds" | ABC
Live Event: Program Promo
2023 Silver Winner
2022 Oscars "Story to Tell" | ABC
Voice-Over Performance
2023 Bronze Winner
2022 Oscars "Different Worlds" | ABC
Voice-Over Performance
2023 Finalist
2022 Oscars "Different Worlds" | ABC
Editing
2022 Gold Winner
Big Sky S2 Teasers | ABC
Art Direction & Design: Program ID
2021 Finalist
The Emmys | ABC
Live Event: Program Campaign
2020 Silver Winner
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Launch | Nickelodeon
Children Program Promotion Multiplatform/360 Campaign
2020 Silver Winner
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? "Kids In Charge" | Nickelodeon
Children Program Promo
2020 Finalist
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? "Kids In Charge" | Nickelodeon
Entertainment Program Promo
2020 Finalist
Henry Danger: The Musical | Nickelodeon
Children Clip-Based Programming Spot
2019 Gold Winner
Double Dare Launch | Nickelodeon
Children Program Promotion Multimedia Campaign
2015 Silver Winner
April Prime Image | Nickelodeon
Daypart/Block of Programs Spot or Campaign