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Commissioned to maximize and optimize production budgets and schedules to exceed client goals.Within 4 months I: - Created a client intake form and automated SOW workflow improving communication and minimizing scope creep - Created documentation for pre-production planning and freelancer onboarding.- Implemented a video post-production processes streamlining post workflows for freelance editors reducing turnaround time for deliverables and increasing bandwidth for more creativity. - Built an asset archival library. - Developed asset naming conventions. - Strategized and negotiated with stakeholders and vendors to increase profit margin on projects.

Englewood Cliffs, Nj, Us

Managed the centralized video production team working with producers, assignment desk and show units to produce newsworthy soundbites, voiceover clips, and show opens for scripted snd unscripted material in a fast-paced live news environment.

New York City, Ny, Us

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Directed day-to-day operations of the Post-Production departments in New York and Los Angeles.

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Managed all media for online and linear content for Fuse Digital News, a 30-minute daily news program. Review footage from project and news teams to determine priorities for television and online broadcasts. Work closely with editor to facilitate the post-production process. Provide production support for other programs including Fuse News Linear, Top 20, and all Fuse Festivals. Ensure all media and tools are prepared for final edits.Cut turnaround time in half from initial submission of media to broadcast by developing more efficient production processes and improving communication with post-production crew; strengthened Fuse's signature news program by expediting the preparation and delivery of time-sensitive footage.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Demonstrated post-production expertise by preparing meticulous video-audio clips for broadcast for a daily morning newscast. Edited voiceovers, SOTs, as-lives, and packages. Created graphics using After Effects. Provided efficient support to producers in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Englewood Cliffs, Nj, Us

Edit broll, sound bites and as-lives for live news and The Kudlow Report.

New York, Ny, Us

Produced programs for the online weather property of NBC. Managed and coordinated all aspects of production for the development of sponsored content for television and online campaigns. Developed content and produced programs to be used as proposals for prospective sponsors. Provided leadership and training to a team of interns.Partnered with director, weather caster, and camera operators to produce mock weather forecasts; wrote copy, created graphics, produced forecasts, created digital clips, and developed storyboards in PowerPoint to present to sponsors; instrumental in the acquisition of many key sponsors for the online channel.Served as backup editor for weekend breaking news; edited shots, b roll clips, and SOTs for broadcast; started with basic editing and progressed to sophisticated projects; edited more than 50 weather news packages.

Stamford, Ct, Us

Repurposed and re-edited popular programming to air on international networks. Prepared programs for broadcast in many countries such as China, Australia, Canada, and various South American and African nations. Programs included Raw, Smackdown, and ECW. Revisited the original footage to re-edit programs to meet censorship guidelines for each foreign market. Performed quality control for all deliverables.Wrote and produced a weekly online Spanish segment for a highlight show for WWE in Espanol; produced voiceover sessions for Spanish-speaking commentators for all of the company's properties.Acted as a liaison between the company and British Sky Broadcasting during the live broadcast of Raw; planned and coordinated leads into and out of commercial breaks to coordinate a live program airing on two continents.

New York, Ny, Us

Wrote and produced content for television and online broadcasts of All-Request Hour and Hangin’ With. Conducted research and provided content for host reads. Created and produced promos and interstitials. Managed petty cash and completed reconciliation reports for production team. Managed and directed the activities of a team of interns.Designed and managed a media asset library that began with 20 tapes and blossomed to more than 3,000; created a manual system to organize and catalogue tapes of interviews and b roll footage.Traveled nationally to produce segments and assist in on-location shoots; produced interviews and other clips at film festivals in Maui, Las Vegas, Asbury Park, and several New York City locations; conducted research, scheduled and set up shoots, and provided support to production team; maintained organized records of tapes at shoots.

New York, Ny, Us

Reviewed music videos for VH1 Top 20 Countdown.

Medley, Fl, Us

Photographed and posted pictures of studio interviews and events including the Puerto Rican Day Parade.

Engaged with fans at events and performed inventory of promotionsl material.