Genius



Previously, I was the Creative Video Director at Genius, a media company dedicated to song lyrics and musical understanding.

I managed a team of video director/editors and helped concept and develop video series.

Over six years, the channel grew from 12k subscribers to 11M and featured early appearances from Cardi B, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, and many more.
2016-2021





Video Series



Verified
Launched in 2016, Genius’ flagship video series Verified features artists performing and explaining their lyrics a capella. Over 1,300 episodes released to date.



Deconstructed
This series focuses on music producers and their process in crafting today’s biggest hits. Launched in 2016.

NPR, Rollingstone, and more have since used this format.



For The Record
Rob Markman hosts musicians and panelists for interviews and musical conversations. Launched in 2018.


Open Mic
Genius’ live performance series launched in 2019 features artists rerecording an original song. The series has accumulated over 250 million views.


Additional Series







Genius Video Collaborators


Video Leadership:
Regina Dellea, Billy Disney, Devan Joseph 

Original Series Producers:
Meghan Allen, Rahel Gebreyes, Felicia Kelley, Amanda Krueger, Steven Reneau, Ndeye Thioubou

Directors/Editors:
Arooj Aftab, Sam Balaban, Zach Cooper, Graham Corrigan, Bryan Fox, Justin Hogan, & Jefferey Soffer 

Shooters/Editors:
Timbuk Atakora, Ezra McCants, Raina Zafar

Genius News:
Russel Abad, Joe Ali, Hillary Crosley Coker, Tia Hill, Jacques Morel, Jer Paulin, Letty Peniche, Delisa Shannon, Lesley Steele 

Artist Relations:
Stacy Aguilar, Kayvan Daragheh, Mikey Fresh, Rob Markman, Andrés Tardio





ANDREW OPPENEER
Documentary filmmaker & photographer
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