Brian Lloyd Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Promoted to cover a parental leave, my current role oversees the digital team and producing special episodes for The Social. Collaborate with the Digital team to create daily original online posts that drives audience engagement and garners click backs to our website and other official pages. Work with hosts to create exclusive social media content.Produce our bi-weekly All-Talk episodes. Scout for and book panel talent, oversee lineup rundown, and work with producers to ensure dynamic content.Conceptualize and produce themed milestone episodes, including Halloween and our end of year Year in Gossip specials.Daily responsibilities include: approving our daily chat topics, vetting scripts and host notes, screening the daily show opening, and assisting with producer segment content.

Toronto, On, Ca

Helped navigate the show’s production during the Covid-19 pandemic by overseeing the daily show lineup of news and trending topics that are discussed in the show. This role involves following developing news stories from various sources, including social media, and creating a flow of discussion that is engaging for the viewers. Produces a variety of engaging and informative in-studio segments, with a focus on food, drink and games. Conceptualizes, scripts, and oversees direction in the field for a variety of taped pieces for The Social, showcasing the latest lifestyle, fashion, and food trends happening in the city.Works with our Brand Partnerships team to field produce, direct and oversee the post-production on taped cross-promotional edits. Highlights include covering Australia's "Invite The World To Dinner" initiative, and Disneyland's Diamond Anniversary celebrations.

Toronto, On, Ca

For the Canadian Screen Award-winning series, I wrote opening and closing monologue scripts for host, Brooke Lynn Hytes, as well as brianstormed a variety of questions for the cast.Pre-interviewed celebrity guests and generated engaging questions for their remote interviews.Post-produced 4 of 8 episodes, which involved overseeing content, flow, and direction, working with editors to find the right music and SFX elements, and delivering on deadline for post-colour and audio treatment.

Toronto, On, Ca

Co-wrote for the iHeartRadio MMVAs for a second year. Worked with talent including Awkwafina, Tyra Banks, Sonequa Martin-Green, Chrissy Metz, Gus Kenworthy, Alexandra Shipp, and more.

Toronto, On, Ca

Co-wrote scripts for the iHeartRadio MMVAs, a national televised awards show. Worked with A-List talent, including Joe Jonas, Alessia Cara, KJ Apa, Keke Palmer, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more.

Toronto, On, Ca

2006-08: Produced music and lifestyle edits for MuchMusic's flagship show, MuchOnDemand. Produced weekly edits including Nardwuar interviews, interactive quizzes and new movies.2008: Moved on to WETD, a fast-paced comedy sketch show. Responsible for generating a humourous idea based on celebrity and pop culture, writing a script, scouting talent, field producing and editing the skit.2009-10: Produced The Daily Fix on MuchMore, providing content for the host, shooting throws, overseeing and coordinating interviews.2010: Was selected as part of a small satellite production team to go to Whistler, BC and cover the 2010 Winter Olympics from a youth and lifestyle angle.2011-12: Helped launch and rebrand Much's new flagship show, New.Music.Live. Produced live and taped content with a strong music and youth lifestyle focus. Helped program music videos. Served as talent liaison for celebrity guests. 2012: Was one of the lead producers of Today's Top 10, a live daily themed countdown show. Generated show ideas, programmed music videos, researched content and oversaw live production. The show is regularly one of the top rated in-house productions at MuchMusic.2012-13: Revamped and relauched the iconic Much Countdown to incorporate a more host and personality driven style. The process involved in-depth research and strong entertainment news writing skills. Created at Twitter hashtag to drive fans on social media to watch and interact with the show. Also, produced celebrity interviews for inclusion in the show.2013: Working under direct supervision of my manager, was the lead producer/showrunner for the inaugural season of After Degrassi. I managed the necessary elements and edits needed for the live show, plus worked with hosts on their content.2014: Joined the development team, creating a new flagship show for the newly rebranded station, Much.Annually worked in various positions for the Much Music Video Awards and the MMVA Red Carpet special.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Produced regular segments for the entertainment show "Inside Jam!" including celebrity bios, concert and movie listings, and repurposed CNN stories.Co-produced field stories with show hosts and reporters. Interviewed and produced band and theatre interviews.