Derwin Graham Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

New York, New York, United States

— Field producer for the Race & Culture Unit and CBS Features.— Led field production teams and made editorial decisions to aid in storytelling efficiency.— Research and develop topics and stories.— Oversee scripting, video editing and mix sessions.— Pitch potential ideas for shows, features, documentaries and even social elements.— Oversee the archival material process for CBS R&C/Features Unit to help assist in the storytelling.— Reach out to potential locations for subject interviews.— Travel to conduct interviews with subjects.— Collaborate with producers to craft interview questions.— Work with the legal team on rights and clearances for the project.

New York, New York, United States

— Co-lead and oversee the archival team.— Manage PAs and researchers on the project on what to do for archival needs.— Find relevant archival materials (photographs, video, film, etc) from a multitude of sources and log materials found.— Work with story producers and editors on project to determine archival needs.— Help shape story narrative from development onwards.— Negotiate rates with potential archival vendors. — License and obtain masters for all archival in locked episodes— Organize and keep archival materials logged in systems like Frame.io, Spreadsheets and AVID.— Reach out and travel to potential vendors in search of archival material.

New York, New York, United States

— Curate and edit backlogged clip content to support our content creation partners.— Enhance discoverability through meticulous metadata auditing, ensuring descriptive relevance.— Manage media assets and conduct tool testing to optimize database and digital product performance.— Possess expertise in content standards, legal compliance, rights, clearance, and research support.— Maintain cultural sensitivity, DEI awareness, and a comprehensive knowledge of film, music, TV, literature, and history.— Engage in both internal and external collaborations and stay updated through ongoing education in the constantly evolving media landscape.

Los Angeles, California, United States

— Lead and oversee the archival team.— Manage PAs and researchers on the project on what to do for archival nees.— Work with story producers and editors on project to determine archival needs.— Help shape story narrative from development onwards.— Find relevant archival materials (photographs, video, film, etc) from a multitude of sources and log materials found.— Negotiate rates with potential archival vendors. — Manage archival usage in edits from rough cut to picture lock, working with editors to best use archive materials for narrative and budget— License and obtain masters for all archival in locked episodes— Organize and keep archival materials logged in systems like Frame.io, Spreadsheets and AVID.— Reach out and travel to potential vendors in search of archival material.

New York, New York, United States

— Research, locate and source archival footage/images.— Collaboratively use episode scripts to help determine what pieces of archival material may be missing and needed for new cuts of the episodes.— Manage archival usage in edits from rough cut to picture lock, working with editors to best use archive materials for narrative and budget.— License and obtain masters for all archival in locked episodes.— Organize and keep archival materials logged in systems like Spreadsheets and FileMaker.— Fact check stats and information that may potentially be used in the project.— Keep archival material logs updated to ensure that we are staying within the given budget.

Los Angeles, California, United States

— AP on the ESPN+ series "Man in the Arena". Help oversee the archive research process.— Script out episodes with Producers and advise on what archival material works for each episode.— Help research and develop potential subjects for episodes.— Assist with scripting episodes, prepping questions for panels and working with the producers and editors during post production. — AP on the Running While Black series in collaboration with Adidas and VICE — Research potential subjects and communicate with them about the project to secure their participation.— Assist with structuring out episodes in detail.— QC rough cuts of “Man in the Arena” for the following: facts checks, errors, unintentional omissions, potential archival swap needs, etc.— Help with sourcing archival materials with Producers.— Assist with the archival process for episodes.

Los Angeles, California, United States

— Research for projects in active development.— Pitch different story ideas for development.— Work with producers to further flush out the base of stories.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Projects: Man In The Arena— QC rough cuts for the following: facts checks, errors, unintentional omissions, potential archival swap needs, etc.— Ensure timecode and descriptions match up on each episode EDLs.— Help with sourcing archival materials with Producers.

New York, New York, United States

— Production Operations for ESPN's The Undefeated.— Ensure footage and music is cleared for use on past and current projects.— Created a system and database to make sure all ESPN projects were organized with all materials being used in the projects.— Worked with ESPN Rights & Clearances to ensure projects were legally cleared and ready for air.— Communicate with outside vendors about potential archival material.— Give advice to production about what material to use and stay away from to ensure the quality of storytelling is high and still in budget.— Oversee video editing and mix sessions.

New York, New York, United States

— Research, locate and source archival footage/images for the ESPN+ project, “On & Coppin”.— Ensured archival material used is cleared and under the given budget.— Scripted and produced the “On & Coppin” Behind the Scenes feature.— Traveled with the field team to interview subjects and film on location.— QC rough and fine cuts to determine potential archival needs with other producers and editors.— Helped with the rights and clearances process for footage.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Projects: Reopening Night— Oversee the flow of post-production and keep clear, up to date contact and information with post production.— Update and manage all relevant information in internal databases - including show info, talent, locations and rates, etc— Make sure all appearance releases are signed, organized and accounted for.— Create and fill out archival and footage cue sheets and make sure timecodes and descriptions are correct.— Coordinate the onboarding of new projects with internal Specialists and as needed through the delivery process - i.e QC, localization teams, archiving assets, etc— Help QC rough cuts, fine cuts and locked cuts for errors in footage and audio, potential archival swap outs and overall story telling. — Coordinate with internal and external teams to track and ensure complete and accurate delivery of all needed assets.

New York, New York, United States

Projects: Black Gold— Work with Producers and Editors to determine archival needs and help shape story narrative from development onwards. — Manage all archival materials coming from the field team and log into our Airtable systems.— Locate and source relevant archival materials (photographs, video/film, illustrations, etc.) from a multitude of sources and log materials.— Use MediaShuttle to send archival material to Assistant Editors.— Organize and complete all archival deliverables.— Keep track of costs of archival and assisting with purchasing, licensing and clearance for legal and network deliverables.

Bristol, Connecticut

ESPN Films/30 for 3030 for 30 PodcastsSpecial Projects: CFB150/Saturdays in the South— Lead archival producer on the Emmy award winning documentary series, "The Last Dance".— Produced “The Vault” and “Remember When” elements for air during the 5 week broadcast of “The Last Dance”.— Select and replace music tracks for different versions of episodes.— Produce sales and sponsored elements for ESPN Films 30 for 30 that helps generate audience views on ESPN Films.— Oversee the archival material process. Researching, pulling and digitizing tapes to send to outside production houses using NCS and Media Search databases.— Assist with production on location shoots ranging from lighting to camera operating.— Communicate regularly with production houses, film directors and producers about what archival footage is needed in films and what could work where within films.— Travel to interview and film subjects/events with cinema quality cameras (Blackmagic Ursa Mini).— Shoot and edit bonus content with other producers and editors for projects.— Oversee video editing and mix sessions.— Shoot content for ESPN+/Original Content teams such as SneakerCenter.— Use AVID Media Composer and Adobe Premiere to clip off archival material needed for final cuts of projects.— Transcribe materials and log them in organized spreadsheets.— Collaboratively think of creative names, slogans and phrases that can be used for film projects, i.e. "What If I Told You...".— Lead the set up of step and repeat banners and film posters during screenings and events.— Produce promotion pieces and excerpts in edit sessions for projects in post production.— Review rough cuts and give in depth feedback that helps enhance and progress projects.— Assist social media team with 30 for 30 content on platforms ranging from Twitter to Instagram.— Cut and prepare film excerpts for festival screenings, the ESPN/30 for 30 social media platforms and live television.

Denton, Texas

— Instruct undergraduate labs for introduction to media production.— Teach students various cinema cameras, editing, sound and lighting techniques.— Provide feedback on assignments and projects in class and through emails.— Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades.— Worked with Denton ISD and United Way of Denton County to create videos highlighting events during their fall 2018 calendar.

Houston, Texas

— Head cross country and assistant head track and field coach.— Provide instruction in technique, conditioning and methods to execute and excel during competition.— Monitor and support the academic success of student athletes in the program.— Design and implement training programs.— Make sure they are physically and mentally prepared to go out and compete at a high level on and off the track.— Help with leading team meetings and making decisions on travel squads and who will compete in certain events.— 2016 SWAC Indoor Men's Champions— 2016 SWAC Outdoor Men's Champions

Waco, Texas

Represented Baylor University in Track & Field and Cross Country— 4 time All-Big 12 in track and field (3000m steeplechase/Distance Medley Relay)— #2 on the Baylor All-Time list for the 3000m steeplechase (8:59)— 3:49 1500m runner, 4:06 miler— Dean's List (2015)— NCAA West Preliminary Championships Qualifier (2014)— Co-captain of the cross country team

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Activities and Societies: Track and Field Scholarship Student-Athlete at Baylor University Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated (Nu Zeta.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Documentary Production, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Graduate Teaching Assistant — Instruct undergraduate labs for introduction to media production. — Teach students.