Rain Newman
About Rain Newman
Rain Newman is a Senior Producer currently working at Wray Ward, where she has been since 2018. With a background in graphic design and communications, she has extensive experience in managing ad trafficking and producing digital projects, while also acting as an art buyer.
Current Role at Wray Ward
Rain Newman serves as a Senior Producer at Wray Ward, a position held since 2018. In this role, Newman is involved in quality assurance and the production of digital projects as part of the Performance Internal Media Team. Newman provides logistical and tactical support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring operations run smoothly from pre-production to post-production. Additionally, Newman contributes to the agency's creative process by assisting in the production of materials for creative presentations and internal projects.
Previous Experience at HMH
Prior to joining Wray Ward, Rain Newman worked at HMH as a Senior Producer/Project Manager from 2013 to 2014. This role was based in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area and lasted for one year. During this time, Newman was responsible for managing ad trafficking for print, digital, and video ads, ensuring alignment with media schedules.
Experience at Alma
Rain Newman held the position of Sr. Broadcast Producer/Director of Print Production/Traffic at Alma from 1996 to 2008. This role spanned 12 years in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area. In this capacity, Newman was involved in various aspects of production and traffic management, contributing to the efficiency of the agency's operations.
Education and Expertise
Rain Newman studied at the University of Miami, where a Bachelor of Science in Communications-Advertising/Marketing was achieved from 1987 to 1992. Newman also attended The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, earning an Associate's degree in Graphic Design from 1993 to 1995. Newman possesses expertise in negotiating talent usage and fees for both SAG and Non-Union projects and acts as an art buyer, handling stock images, footage, illustrations, fonts, CGI stock, and music licensing.
Role at Eric Mower + Associates
Before joining Wray Ward, Rain Newman worked at Eric Mower + Associates as a Senior Project Supervisor from 2014 to 2018. This role was also based in the Charlotte, North Carolina Area and lasted for four years. In this position, Newman managed studio artists to produce finished art from layout or spec sheets for final production.