Producer & Director
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019 - Present
HEARST Magazines, HearstMade New York, NY
Senior Lifestyle Video Producer and Director (January 2023 – Present)
Creative Video Producer and Director (September 2021 – January 2023)
Creative Associate Producer (July 2019 - September 2021)
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Oversee all lifestyle branded video content, including social media videos (mainly Instagram Reels, TikTok and Snapchat) as well as short-form videos living within on-site article pages.
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Produce and direct co-branded digital video content, including (but not limited to) ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and Women’s Health.
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Oversee pre- and post-production on multiple projects at once and work closely with editors on finalizing the videos before they go live - sometimes with very quick turnarounds.
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Stay informed and up-to-date on trending topics across various social platforms in order to dictate creative of a project.
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Oversee timelines across multiple programs at once and adjust launch dates as needed.
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Oversee, direct and work in tandem with the Director of Photography on set - sometimes up to five videos a day pending the video creative(s).
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Collaborate with talent, such as (but not limited to) editors, contributors, influencers and higher-end talent throughout the video creative process.
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Craft creative and pre-production decks which include (but not limited to):
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Creative overviews for videos and scripts.
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Dictating the overall video look and feel, wardrobe, talent style and location mood boards.
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Collaborate with production vanities from creative through day-of production. This includes (but not limited to) wardrobe and prop stylists.
July 2016 – July 2019
A+E Networks, A+E Originals,
New York, NY
Associate Producer
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Research and cast talent for upcoming shows for Lifetime, A&E and the History channels.
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Conduct pre interviews and Skype interviews for potential talent or subjects.
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Edit Skype interviews into sizzle reels to pitch potential candidates.
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Research and pitch show ideas on a weekly basis.
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Manage and submit show deliverables (scripts, graphics, credits and music cues).
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Fact check scripts for shows and documentaries.
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Select music and clips for show themes and sizzle reels.
January 2016 - June 2016
Disney ABC Television Group,
The Chew, New York, NY
Creative Production Assistant
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Book guests to appear on the show for segments.
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Pitch food, craft, and game segment ideas for producers.
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Create graphics and lower thirds for all cooking and crafting segments.
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Assemble segment cards and recipe cards for hosts and producers to use during show days.
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Research and write one sheets, biographies and interview questions for celebrities and guests.
January 2015-April 2015
Meredith Video Studios, Better Show, New York, NY
Production Assistant
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Assist production team in all stages of production.
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Write and edit scripts.
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Research and book lifestyle talent and experts for the show.
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Work with guests who appeared on the show and revise story boards for bookings and shows.
February 2014-December 2016
LMC
(Larchmont - Mamaroneck Community) TV,
Mamaroneck, NY
Freelance Reporter
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Research stories to pitch within the local community, such as new restaurants or businesses.
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Produce video segments on local businesses by interviewing the owner and customers.
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Co-anchor for weekly live televised shows.
September 2013-December 2013
NBCUniversal, Bravotv.com,
New York, NY
Editorial Intern
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Create and manage photo galleries of popular Bravo shows – including episode snapshots, features and behind—the-scenes content.
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Participate in weekly creative editorial meetings to pitch ideas and discuss website content.
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Create and launch weekly online quizzes for the various reality shows.
SKILLS
Working in a fast-paced environment and under pressure, Multitasking and juggling multiple projects at once, Pitching Ideas/brainstorming, All social media platforms, Writing, Scripting, Blogging, Editing, Photography, Video Production, Final Cut Pro X, iMovie, WordPress, Wix.
EDUCATION
Iona University (ACEJMC Accredited), New Rochelle, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Concentration in Journalism