Modern Post, a NYC-based creative editing and postproduction studio, has promoted Ashley Bartell to executive producer after five years as head of production. She brings over two decades of experience in postproduction to her role, spanning bicoastal leadership and production positions at top industry shops. Since joining Modern Post, she has been instrumental in partnering with managing partner/executive producer Charlyn Derrick and lead creative editor/partner Will Town to transform the company from a small boutique editorial shop to a rapidly-growing premium post studio. Bartell’s promotion comes on the horizon of upcoming expansion into key complementary markets.

In her new role, Bartell will continue working closely with Derrick to continue to evolve Modern Post’s big-picture strategy, including talent recruitment, as well as marketing and sales strategy. 

A Los Angeles native, Bartell cut her teeth in mix at Ravenswork and a stint in music before segueing to the editorial side. Since then, she has worked across numerous post shops including Cut+Run, Optimus, Exile, and Rock Paper Scissors. Alternating between staff and freelance, Bartell enjoyed a bicoastal work life until she made the official move to New York for the head of production position at Modern Post.