Derek Miller

Award-winning multimedia and communications professional with 7+ years of experience in graphic design, video production, visual storytelling, digital content, public engagement, event promotion, and municipal communications. Leads high-visibility creative projects for the City of Texas City from concept through production and delivery and teaches digital video production at College of the Mainland.

Multimedia Specialist at City of Texas City (2019 – Present)

• Lead multimedia communications and creative production for public-facing campaigns across graphic design, video, photography, social media, web, print, and digital platforms.
• Manage projects from concept through delivery, including creative direction, storyboarding, filming, photography, audio recording, editing, motion graphics, branding, and production.
• Produce and edit 100+ episodes of Texas City Tells, the City's official podcast, including recording, editing, graphics, distribution, and original storytelling concepts.
• Create, direct, and edit original video campaigns and series, including On the Job with Mayor Johnson, highlighting City employees, departments, and municipal services.
• Develop recruitment, promotional, and public-information multimedia for City departments, including Police and Fire, community programs, and municipal initiatives.
• Create branding and multimedia campaigns for major community events, including Touch A Truck, one of the City's largest events with 20,000+ attendees.
• Produce social media content, public notices, event promotions, photography, video, and website content; support live municipal productions and public meetings through camera, audio, recording, and technical troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with City leadership, departments, and community partners to translate project objectives and public information into clear, engaging communications while maintaining consistent City branding.

Adjunct Professor, Digital Video at College of the Mainland (2020 – Present)

• Teach introductory and advanced digital video courses covering storytelling, camera operation, production, audio, editing, and post-production.
• Guide and mentor students from concept development and pre-production through filming, editing, and final project execution.

B.A. in Graphic Design - Degree coursework substantially completed – Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Applied Science in Graphic & Web Design – College of the Mainland (2019)