Top Talent like Trae are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Trae Whyte

Social Media Marketing Specialist
Los Angeles, CA, US
Social Media Communications
Social Media Management
Social Media Marketing
Instagram Ads
Digital Marketing
TikTok
Social Media
Video Editing
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Creative Leader | Founder & CEO
With a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts — Media & Film Production from UC San Diego, Trae is a dynamic creative leader with a strong background in media, marketing, and digital storytelling. As Founder & CEO of Studio Brenton, Trae produces narrative music videos, films, and innovative New Media projects while leading social strategy and execution. Previously, Trae served as a Social Media Video Editor at Netflix, creating high-impact promotional content for major releases, and as a Social Media Engagement Specialist at Nextdoor, where they drove significant growth on Instagram and TikTok and helped launch the company’s first global podcast. Known for blending creative vision with strategic execution, Trae has a proven track record of elevating brand engagement and pushing the boundaries of digital media.

Work History

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Founder & CEO, Head of Creative

Studio BrentonStudio Brenton Creative: Production of narrative music videos, films, and New Media projects. Studio Brenton Marketing: Social Strategy & Execution. As Head of Creative, likely responsible for overseeing creative projects and ensuring alignment with brand vision.
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Social Media Video Editor

NetflixEdited promotional content for activation across Netflix US and Strong Black Lead's social media pages for projects including: Oceans, It's What's Inside, African Queens: Njinga, We Have a Ghost, Bling Empire, Wanda Sykes' I'm An Entertainer, Screen Actors Guild Awards, TUDUM: A Global Fan Event.
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Social Media Engagement Specialist, Social Media Coordinator

NextdoorAug 2022 - Aug 2024 • 2 yrs 1 moAs Social Media Engagement Specialist, engaged over 35 million accounts and earned 150K+ organic followers across Instagram and TikTok. Garnered over 600 million views across Instagram and TikTok content. Worked with the communications team to creatively design and promote special projects, including influencer collaborations and Where Kindness Lives, Nextdoor’s first global podcast. Managed content calendar, executed community engagement, copy development, edits, and overall strategy for Instagram and TikTok. As Social Media Coordinator, likely assisted in managing social media platforms and supporting engagement strategies.

Education

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UC San Diego

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Visual Arts - Media & Film Production

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Creative Leader | Founder & CEO
With a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts — Media & Film Production from UC San Diego, Trae is a dynamic creative leader with a strong background in media, marketing, and digital storytelling. As Founder & CEO of Studio Brenton, Trae produces narrative music videos, films, and innovative New Media projects while leading social strategy and execution. Previously, Trae served as a Social Media Video Editor at Netflix, creating high-impact promotional content for major releases, and as a Social Media Engagement Specialist at Nextdoor, where they drove significant growth on Instagram and TikTok and helped launch the company’s first global podcast. Known for blending creative vision with strategic execution, Trae has a proven track record of elevating brand engagement and pushing the boundaries of digital media.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Similar Pangeans

Nicole McGinley

Creative Strategist & Account Executive with Expertise in Video Production and Strategic Media Growth
Creative & Brand Strategy • 10 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Sarah Kaidanow

A dynamic creative professional with expertise in production management, content creation, and social media strategy.
Creative & Brand Strategy • 2 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Julia González Mauricio

Creative Strategist Specializing in Social Media & Brand Marketing
Social Media Marketing • Creative & Brand Strategy • Content Marketing • 6 years of exp. • London, England, GB

Kloe McAllister

A creative and out of the box thinker with over 8 years of experience in creating content, growing businesses, and making a lasting impact
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Top Talent like Trae are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Trae Whyte

Social Media Marketing Specialist
Los Angeles, CA, US
Social Media Communications
Social Media Management
Social Media Marketing
Instagram Ads
Digital Marketing
TikTok
Social Media
Video Editing
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Founder & CEO, Head of Creative

Studio BrentonStudio Brenton Creative: Production of narrative music videos, films, and New Media projects. Studio Brenton Marketing: Social Strategy & Execution. As Head of Creative, likely responsible for overseeing creative projects and ensuring alignment with brand vision.
N

Social Media Video Editor

NetflixEdited promotional content for activation across Netflix US and Strong Black Lead's social media pages for projects including: Oceans, It's What's Inside, African Queens: Njinga, We Have a Ghost, Bling Empire, Wanda Sykes' I'm An Entertainer, Screen Actors Guild Awards, TUDUM: A Global Fan Event.
N

Social Media Engagement Specialist, Social Media Coordinator

NextdoorAug 2022 - Aug 2024 • 2 yrs 1 moAs Social Media Engagement Specialist, engaged over 35 million accounts and earned 150K+ organic followers across Instagram and TikTok. Garnered over 600 million views across Instagram and TikTok content. Worked with the communications team to creatively design and promote special projects, including influencer collaborations and Where Kindness Lives, Nextdoor’s first global podcast. Managed content calendar, executed community engagement, copy development, edits, and overall strategy for Instagram and TikTok. As Social Media Coordinator, likely assisted in managing social media platforms and supporting engagement strategies.

Education

U

UC San Diego

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Visual Arts - Media & Film Production

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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