Rob
Wilkinson

14 years of broadcast marketing across television, radio, and digital. Rebranded a TV station, launched campaigns that moved ratings and revenue, and built community partnerships across the Delmarva Peninsula.

Rob Wilkinson, standing in front of a coastal Delaware beach
Work History

Experience

Promotions Manager

Draper Media
May 2023 – Present Milton, DE
  • Directed the rebrand of WRDE Coast TV to CoastTV, leading logo, news graphics, and identity work across departments to lift brand recognition and viewer engagement.
  • Manages multi-platform marketing across TV, radio, and digital to drive ratings and revenue growth.
  • Produces programming spots, special promotions, and PSAs, and coordinates digital strategy across social and web.
  • Plans and executes station events end to end, including expo floor planning across multiple pavilions, vendor coordination and check-in, booth conflict resolution, and post-event vendor surveys.
  • Manages sponsor outreach for station events, from prospecting and renewals through confirmation and fulfillment, growing community presence with local organizations.
  • Administers station contests and giveaways, including official rules, entry data handling, and sponsor opt-in lists.
  • Coordinates promotion with network and syndication partners, managing promos, programming updates, and affiliate communications.
  • Writes corporate press releases and executive announcements for trade press and public distribution.
  • Supported the launch and growth of DSN+ through cross-departmental collaboration and targeted promotion.

Senior Promotions Producer

Draper Media
Feb 2021 – May 2023 Salisbury, MD
  • Helped create and execute marketing plans for Draper Media's TV and radio stations, sharpening brand visibility and audience engagement.
  • Produced news spots, PSAs, and station imaging with scriptwriting, video production, and editing across channels.
  • Ran cross-platform promotion for station events, special programming, and local news with consistent messaging.
  • Guided junior producers and partnered with News, Sales, and Creative Services on shared objectives.

Creative Services Producer

Draper Media
Jun 2012 – Feb 2021 Salisbury, MD
  • Promoted new station and product launches alongside the Director of Creative Services and General Manager, growing viewership, listenership, and digital engagement.
  • Wrote, shot, and edited commercials, promos, and teasers in Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop.
  • Built marketing and production concepts directly with Account Executives and clients, managing production from script to post.
  • Coordinated with networks and syndicators to localize syndicated show promotion and boost ratings.
  • Recruited and supervised interns, giving future producers hands-on production, writing, and marketing experience.
Featured Work

On air

More on YouTube
Capabilities

What Rob brings

Cross-functional team leadership Stakeholder alignment Product launch & commercialization Project lifecycle management Internal & external communications Strategic planning Process optimization Event planning & staff coordination Client relationship management Resource & schedule management Change management & risk escalation
Software

Tools of the trade

Adobe Premiere Adobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop Adobe Audition Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint) Google Workspace (Docs / Sheets / Slides) WideOrbit Traffic OSI Traffic
Education

Degrees

2019 – 2021

Wilmington University

Master of Science, Management with a concentration in Communication

2009 – 2011

Salisbury University

Bachelor of Arts, Communication with a concentration in Media Production

Testimonials

What people say

“Rob is extremely creative, a great out of the box thinker and always pushes the envelope to get the best result. He is the best I’ve ever worked with and I’ve been in the business for close to 30 years.”

— Frank Hamilton

“Rob is excellent at generating solutions. Not only is he creative, but he is also a problem solver. He can be counted on always to innovate and create ideas.”

— Mary Borger

“I highly recommend Robert, with whom I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating for over 10 years voicing his TV promos. Robert’s exceptional creativity, dedication, and collaborative approach make him a valuable asset to any team. He’s also very responsive on his emails with fast edits when needed. Robert’s attention to detail and ability to create captivating content are truly impressive.”

— Alex Verde

“I had the pleasure of working with Rob several times since 2017. He was an adjunct instructor at UMES where I am the Digital Media Production Coordinator, teaching video production classes, and I was assisting him. I discovered that he was very knowledgeable in video production including studio production and editing. I saw that he had a relaxed manner with students and effectively shared his knowledge and experience with them. I can recommend Rob, without hesitation, for any position in broadcast media, education, or independent production.”

— Bill Brophy

“Robert Wilkinson II is a truly exceptional professional who has consistently demonstrated his commitment to excellence and his ability to drive remarkable results. I have had the privilege of working closely with Robert for several years, and I can confidently say that he is an invaluable asset to any organization or team.”

— Rick Stoakley
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