Brian Ernst

@brian_ernst

Video Creator

Writer

Podcaster

Content Creator

Photographer

Videographer

Video Producer

Video Editor

Video professional overseeing photo, video, and podcasts at the Chicago Sun-Times. Freelance and create through UBK Studios dabbling in comedy podcasts, screenwriting, and other creative work.

I'm open to

freelance roles,

speaking on podcasts,

Contact Me

Resume

Oct 2018 - Present

Director of Digital Operations , Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 2010 - Present

Creative Director, UBK Studios

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Check out my portfolio

Podcasts

Outside of day-to-day work in video, I am always looking to hone some other skills that may not come naturally. Here is a podcast I started called Weird Sh*t I Saw This Week, an attempt to be more ...

Videos

Aside from news work, I also freelance as a video professional. In this particular project, I was able to put my drone pilot's license to work, showcasing the beautiful scenery of Northern Wisconsi...

Outside of news, we are also capable of producing client work for sponsored content such as this collaboration with Chicago's tourism board, Choose Chicago. This was completed as part of their Seiz...

A great example of how multiple departments create a story. Sports writer Annie Costabile pitched a visual aspect to her story on how two young Black figure skaters are making history in a sport th...

I recently produced, filmed, and edited sit-down interviews with all the candidate for Chicago mayor. This was part of our collaborative voter guide between the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ. See all ...