Amanda Young Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

New York City

• Senior Production Manager at Sesame Workshop.

New York City

• Senior Producer/Project Manager for Meredith Video Studios. Developed, managed, produced, and post supervised integrated broadcast and web video campaigns for clients including Kraft, Dial Soap, and Principal Financial. • Managed all phases of each project including pre-production, creative and development, as well as implementation and post-production including revisions, graphics, and deliverables.• Conducted casting and managed talent and talent contracts.• Created and managed budgets for all projects. • Hired and supervised staff, technical crew, art and wardrobe departments, design director/graphic artist, and voiceover talent.

Greater New York City Area

• Senior Producer for Hearst Digital Media. Developed, managed, produced, and post supervised branded video content for Hearst brands including Cosmo, Elle, Seventeen and Esquire. • Managed all phases of each project including pre-production, creative and development, as well as implementation and post-production including revisions, graphics, and deliverables.• Conducted casting and managed talent and talent contracts.• Created and managed time lines and budgets for all projects.

New York City

• Senior Casting Producer for highly rated cooking competition show “Chopped” on the Food Network.• Managed a team of over 20 producers and editors working to cast the next season of chef and amateur competitors. • Managed casting outreach in four major U.S. cities, conducted in-depth, on-camera casting interviews, and assessed cooking ability as well as on-camera presence and personality. • Wrote and edited 30-40 network pitches per week and helped to determine the final casting options and optimal line up for over 40 new episodes.

New York City

• Producer on the premier season of the Cooking Channel show "Holy and Hungry" a lifestyle show featuring restaurants and chefs who are passionate about their faith. • Helped to write scripts and pre-produce all segments for the field.

New York City

• Please see details above for "Chopped" and Notional.

New York City

• Senior Producer for “Stitch Masters,” a sewing competition pilot for the A&E network FYI.• Managed casting outreach for amateur sewers, conducted in-depth, on-camera interviews and wrote and edited network pitches. Worked with network to determine final cast. • Pre-produced, wrote, and directed bio package field segments for each contestant.• Talent Producer on set for a large, multi camera two-day studio competition shoot.

New York City

• Please see details above for Notional and "Chopped."

New York City

• Senior Producer/Project Manager for Meredith Video Studios. Developed, managed, produced, and post supervised integrated broadcast and web video campaigns for clients including Crocs, Kraft, General Mills, Smucker’s, Lowes, GE, Procter & Gamble, Wal-Mart and Easter Seals. • Managed all phases of each project including pre-production, creative and development, as well as implementation and post-production including revisions, graphics, and deliverables.• Conducted casting and managed talent and talent contracts.• Created and managed budgets for all projects. • Hired and supervised staff, technical crew, art and wardrobe departments, design director/graphic artist, and voiceover talent.• Producer for nationally syndicated Meredith owned show "Better TV."

New York City

• Senior field producer on the premier season of “Hotel Impossible,” a highly rated travel reality series airing on the Travel Channel.• Produced each episode from pitch to post-production. Developed content, wrote scripts and coordinated all pre-production. • Supervised content and story arc on all shoots. Coordinated all cast, crew and talent on set.• Worked closely with network executives and show runner to develop the look, feel and format of the series.

Greater New York City Area

• Please see details above for Meredith Corporation

Greater New York City Area

• Oversaw production for the highly rated Nickelodeon show "The Wonder Pets." • Moved each episode through every stage of production – development, storyboard, design, blocking, and animation under an extremely tight production schedule. • Managed a large team of animators as well as other digital designers, storyboard artists, and audio engineers. • Oversaw all audio issues including the recording of an original score as well as the voiceover for each episode.

Greater New York City Area

• Executive Producer on the premier season of “Gotta Get It,” a half hour show about kitchen gadgets airing on The Food Network• Worked closely with producers and network to determine content, format and style of the show.• Produced and directed segments in the field locally and throughout the U.S. with both talent and guests.• Responsible for writing scripts and post producing every episode including revisions, graphics and deliverables.

Greater New York City Area

• Producer on the second season of “Real Simple,” a half hour lifestyle show based on the popular magazine airing on PBS.• Produced segments both in the field and in the studio under tight production deadlines.• Oversaw all creative content, pitched segment ideas, wrote scripts and cast experts.• Responsible for post-production on all segments and worked directly with editors to hone final content. • Post producer for season one, created paper edits and found creative solutions for problematic segments.

Greater New York City Area

• Producer on the premier season of “Home Made Easy,” a half hour lifestyle/home show on the DIY network.• Produced over 75 segments both in the field and in the studio in a “live to tape” format. • Oversaw all creative content, wrote scripts and worked in conjunction with host and experts on each segment.• Responsible for post producing field segments.

Greater New York City Area

• Segment producer on the premier season of “Party Girl,” a party planning series airing on Discovery Home.• Collaborated with executive producers and network on the development of the series format and style.• Cast all guests and worked with producer to draft all story ideas and scripts. • Tracked episode themes to determine shooting schedule and maintain story lines.

Greater New York City Area

• Associate producer on half hour pilot hosted by Vera Wang focusing on style, home and entertainment. • Collaborated with production team, under a tight deadline, to determine all segment ideas and content.• Helped to organize and shoot field pieces and dealt directly with guests and talent. • Produced in-studio segments and provided general support for all other in-studio pieces.

Greater New York City Area

• Segment producer for hour long Food Network special starting Rachael Ray.• Worked on all aspects of pre-production including location, casting, and research.• Worked directly with producer on development of scripts and story ideas.• Organized shoot days and helped maintain shooting schedule on location with a crew of 30 and cast of 150.

Greater New York City Area

• Associate producer for the 4th and 5th seasons of “Food 911” airing on the Food Network. • Worked directly with producer on the development of scripts and story ideas. • Helped to organize shoot days, including all travel, permits and authorization to shoot at outside venues.• Dealt one on one with guests in advance of each show and on shoot days.• Kept detailed script notes and maintained shooting schedule on set.• Created call and assignment sheets for each show and travel week. • Collaborated with talent on the structure and content of each show.

Greater New York City Area

• Segment producer for 13 episodes of “Simplify Your Life,” a home improvement/life style/design show airing on the Fine Living Network.• Worked with supervising producer on all creative content including casting, research and scripts. • Maintained production calendar, booked all talent and supervised a production crew of five. • Organized shoot days including travel and authorization to shoot at outside venues. • Responsible for maintaining and adhering to strict budget for each episode.

Greater New York City Area

• Responsible for associate producing the premier season of “The Brini Maxwell Show” airing on the Style Network.• Worked with producer to determine structure and content of all in studio and field segments.• Conducted research to find appropriate guests and venues for field segments.• Booked all guests, including celebrity guests, and worked directly with talent and guests on content of each segment.

Ba, Political Science

Ma, Media Studies