Big Slate Media

08/01/2025

We’ve all had beef with a stubborn home feature. 🏠
For this quarter’s campaign with CopperPoint, we turned that everyday tension into something a little more… therapeutic. A living room became a counseling office. A toilet became a patient. And one shoot day produced 25 unique commercials for five brands.

07/29/2025

We’re Hiring (again)! 🚨
Have a creative brain with a data-driven heart? Let's talk!

📌 Social Media + Digital Coordinator: Join our agency services team and help shape social media strategy for a wide range of brands. You’ll collaborate closely with our short-form video crew to bring content ideas to life. No need to be a camera pro, but experience with shot lists and communicating video concepts is definitely a bonus. Must be fluent in TikTok references. 😉

Learn more and apply here ➡️ https://loom.ly/pRbEeqA

07/28/2025

Alcohol and content creation: where’s the line? 🎬
We’re breaking down the do’s and don’ts of alcohol in production and social media because getting it wrong can cost you more than just a hangover. 😅 Whether you're a brand, agency, or influencer, this quick read is worth the sip. 🍻

Big Slate Media is a Knoxville-based content creation agency specializing in video production and social media campaign management.

07/24/2025

At Big Slate Media, “stretching” isn’t about touching our toes (though… maybe we should more often). 😅
For us, it’s what happens after the shoot; when we take time to debrief, learn, and grow as a team. 💭 Curious what that looks like? We broke it down on the blog. Go take a peek. 👉 bigslatemedia.com/blog/why-we-stretch-after-every-shoot/

07/23/2025

Sometimes work really is all fun and games! 🎲
We spent a full day, at multiple locations, with TENZI Games to capture content for both paid and organic social media. Let the games begin! 🤪

07/17/2025

Want to learn the ins and outs of video production and help create content that makes an impact? Good news! We’re hiring a Production Management Intern. Here's the rundown:
➡️ 12-week internship; at least 15hrs/week
➡️ paid internship; opportunity for class credit, if applicable
➡️ hands-on experience in all aspects of video production/photography
Interested? Tap the link to learn more 👉 https://bigslatemedia.com/careers/production-management-intern/

07/15/2025

Big Slate is almost 10 years in, but it didn’t start with a playbook. It started with a side project and a strong sense of what kind of work felt worth doing.

In this recent interview with Knoxville Voyager, our founder, Jonathan Halley, talks about early wins, big risks, and how we’ve kept our values at the center as we’ve grown. From initial stages to national campaigns, it’s a story about staying creative, staying grounded, and staying focused on what actually matters. ❤️

Check out the full story here 👇🏻

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jonathan Halley. Hi Jonathan, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?I’ve always had an entrepreneurial streak. I started my first ...

07/14/2025

Annie, if it's possible, we hope your birthday is even more beautiful than your flash photography! 🤩

Annie has built quite a diverse portfolio on our short-form content team. From air compressors to luxury fashion, she has an eye for telling each client's story through compelling photos and video. 📸 Her talent and attention to detail are only matched by her kind spirit and infectious positivity!

When she's not making breathtaking content, you can catch her cheering on her first love, the Vols, with her forever loves, her husband, Austin, and pup, Lilo. 🐾 We love you, Annie!

07/11/2025

How can this be profitable for Frito-Lay? 🤔
We’ve teamed up with our friends at TENZI Games and Central Cinema to bring Knoxville (in our humble opinion) the sharpest studio comedy of the last decade: Game Night!

Come hang out and play TENZI with us in the lobby before the movie starts. We’ll have a few giveaways, too! 🎲
See you there: Wednesday, July 16 at 6:15 PM.
🎟️ Snag your tickets: https://ticketing.useast.veezi.com/purchase/5189?siteToken=brd5cq6qy5qwkt64vvy66s0ca8

07/03/2025

🎉 Save the Date: Thurs. Aug. 28th! 🎉
Big Slate is turning 10, and we’re throwing a party to celebrate a decade of creativity, collaboration, and community. Join us for an evening of connection, highlights from our journey, and a celebration of the amazing people who made it all possible.

There’ll be food, drinks, music, and a few surprises. See you there!
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1458752601299?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/02/2025

It's both Ryan's and Jonathan's birthdays today, but only one can be the official Birthday Boy. 🎉 Cast your vote for who gets the crown. 👑

06/27/2025

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the absolute sweetest line producer around. ❤️

Bridget isn’t just a pro at keeping productions on track. She’s also the unofficial office ray of sunshine. Whether it’s a scheduling scramble or a surprise curveball, she meets every challenge with optimism and grace.

Her steady encouragement, sharp instincts, and kind heart make every project (and every day) better. We’re so lucky to have her on the team.

Help us wish Bridget the best day ever! ☀️🎉