Kristen V. Carter Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

-Serves as Executive Producer and Showrunner for reputable production companies collaborating with networks and streaming platforms-Funded and executed the 4-city ‘GOSPEL Live! Screening and Q&A Talkback Tour’ to engage regional audiences around the PBS live-to-tape concert special ‘GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’-Worked independently to attract national and local press opportunities that garnered 18+ million additional impressions in support of the PBS live-to-tape concert special ‘GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’-Develops, writes and pitches formats for docu-series, competition reality, live events and digital series-Responsible for writing series and episode creative for various television genres-Supervises and directs independent production for corporate and non-profit organizations including Black AIDS Institute and National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship

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La, California, Us

-Oversaw production and post-production for the PBS live-to-tape concert special ‘GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’ featuring John Legend, Erica Campbell, Anthony Hamilton and more-Crafted show format and outline for overall production direction -Managed all teams to ensure production activation, which included 15 departments of 150 team members on site-Worked closely with Executive in Charge of Production on all show logistics including Team Onboarding, Tech Organization, Music Clearance and Talent Securing-Collaborated with Musical Director to choose song selections-Served as liaison between partnering production companies and network to execute creative vision

Burbank, California, Us

-Oversaw post-production for 6-episode social impact documentary series -Worked closely with Field EP and Supervising Producer to ensure story arcs are captured during principal photography and pickup shoots-Communicated directly with EIC, Line Producer and Production Manager to troubleshoot production logistics-Crafted series and episode aesthetic-Forecasted post production schedule revisions by tracking production calendar with production supervisor and line producer-Managed a 10+ member team of producers and editors remotely-Collaborated with production company to identify key team members for series-Served as development producer to flesh out series creative with production company and pitch deck to network for consideration

Beverly Hills, Ca, Us

-Formatted act structure for 2-part special Love & Marriage: DC Reunion -Wrote host script and interview questions -Oversaw package producers and editors alongside Post EP-Worked closely with Executive Producers of the series to approve packages

Brooklyn, New York, Us

-Served as Head Writer for various ESSENCE live and virtual productions including:*ESSENCE Eats: Food & Wine Festival 2022 (Writer)*She Got Now: A 2020 Virtual HBCU Homecoming Celebration (Head Writer)*ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2020 (Writer) *Dear Black Men 2020 (Head Writer)*2020 Show Me Your Walk HBCU Edition Commencement Special (Head Writer) *ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2020 (Red Carpet Producer)*25th ESSENCE Festival Press Conference (Head Writer)*ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2016 (Segment Producer)

Toluca Lake, California, Us

-Oversaw post-production for 4-episode social impact documentary series Profiled: The Black Man, executive produced by Tina Knowles-Lawson and hosted by Tristan 'Mack' Wilds-Established series format and crafted series aesthetic-Forecasted post production schedule revisions by tracking production calendar with production supervisor and line producer-Managed a 10+ member team of producers and editors remotely-Conducted master interview pickups essential for cohesive storytelling-Interfaced and collaborated directly with production company executives and network executives-Served as point person for social media marketing activations-Collaborated on writing host scripts and securing celebrity talent and esteemed professionals

-Field produced packages for contestant teams aka houses for HBO Max's competition series Legendary (Season 2)-Wrote house and contestant one-sheets and interview questions-Conducted main interviews and OTFs, and interfaced with cast daily to track story-Worked directly with Segment Producer to write weekly story updates and acquire footage-Directed b-roll shoots-Responsible for post-producing 2 of the 10 episodes-Crafted scene stringouts and collaborated with editors to articulate the best story/stakes -Oversaw and trained segment producer and associate producer to shape scene stringouts and select b-roll that is essential for storytelling

New York, Us

-Developed series format, episode creative and host talking points for Chase's 4-episode financial literacy series Hart of It All, starring Kevin Hart-Directed celebrity talent and principal non-celebrity cast on site to capture docu-follow moments-Post produced episodes, oversaw editors, wrote voiceover and graphics copy, selected music and addressed client notes directly -Collaborated with company CEO to elevate initial pitch presentation into digital series -Served as principal liaison between agency and national banking institution-Oversaw creative team during production and post-production phases to ensure articulation of client goals

-Formatted act structure for 2-part special Ready to Love: Last Resort Casting Special (OWN)-Wrote host script and interview questions-Crafted package stringouts via AVID Media Composer-Oversaw AP and editors during package post-production, and addressed internal and network notes through delivery

New York, Ny, Us

-Prepared BET United Kingdom channel launch and press conference speeches for BET’s former CEO & network executives-Wrote show creative, scripts and PSAs for cable networks including VH1, BET, & MTV Networks. Scripts include, but are not limited to:*BET Her PSAs*About HER Business (BET Her)*The Greatest Moments in BET Awards History (BET)*2018 Soul Train Red Carpet Special (BET)*2018 BET Awards Red Carpet Special (BET)*The Mane Event (BET)*A Very Soul Train Boyz II Men Special (BET | Centric)*2016 BET Awards Red Carpet Special (BET)*The BET Life Of... (BET)*20 of 2015 (BET)*Community Impact Awards (Centric)*Love and Hip Hop Live: The Wedding (Vh1)*Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2014 (BET)*Soul Train Awards 2014 Red Carpet Show (Centric | BET)*Then and Now (Centric)*According to Him & Her (Centric)*Hip Hop Homecoming (MTV2)*Mob Wives Reunion (VH1)*I Used To Be Fat: Past to Present (MTV)*Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013 (BET)*Countdown to America's Best Dance Crew (MTV)*America's Best Dance Crew Live Post Show (MTV)*Funkmaster Flex Presents Pimp My Ride (MTV2)*MADE: "Head to Head Hip-Hop"​ Coaches Challenge (MTV)*Pastry Party: Daddy's Girls "Best Of"​ Special (MTV)*Making the Band 4: The Final Chapter (MTV)*Shining Stars: BET Awards 2010 Nominations Special (BET)*The Deal (92 Episodes)*The Starting Lineup: BET Hip Hop Awards 2008 Nominations Special *BET Awards 2008 Post Show*Dear Mama: A BET Mother's Day Celebration*I Wanna Thank My Mama: BET Awards 2007 & 2008 Nominations Special*The Contenders: BET Hip Hop Awards 2007 Nominations Special*BET Awards 2007 Press Conference *The Black Carpet (101 Episodes)

London, England, Gb

*Love & Marriage: Huntsville Reunion Special (Content Producer/Head Writer)*Sirens Media (Development Consultant)

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

-Wrote host script and produced 2-hour award show: TV One's 2nd Annual Urban One Honors-Crafted show rundown and articulated daily edits of run of show -Led production meetings and served as principal liaison between production company and cable network -Collaborated with network executives in post-production to finalize show for broadcast

Hollywood, California, Us

REVOLT Summit LASenior Writer/Producer for REVOLT Stage and AT&T Studio Stage Panels featuring Diddy, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Chadwick Boseman, Issa Rae and more (30+ Produced Panels)

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta (Season 3)

Chad Loves Michelle (OWN)

• Cable platform acquired two specials within nine business days of pitching to network • Co-Executive Producer of Motherly Love, a special in the vein of OWN’s record-breaking series Black Love• Oversaw company’s unscripted slate by creating network & digital pitches and developing acquired content • Prepared written and visual materials for pitching to networks and distribution platforms

*Oversaw the creation of eight instructional videos for new organization instructors, nine student video profiles (2014-present) and one company profile featured on the NFTE national website*Responsible for hiring all crew for a 5 day documentary shoot for non-profit organization*Created and managed budget for all production from development to delivery*Oversaw creative team to ensure styles matched between production teams*Directed cast and crew during docu-style moments*Worked closely with Executive Director and Program Director of organization to articulate the goals of packages

*Responsible for overseeing edit of two of the six acts, including Debbie Allen's Legend Award segment*Served as VO writer*Selected celebrity interviews for act bumpers

Gouda, Nl

What She Said (Pilot & 4-part interstitial series)

*Created paper cuts for the Centric documentary series BEING (Tamar Braxton episode)*Wrote VOs to bridge various story angles within each act *Supported Senior Producer with selecting topical soundbites *Researched video footage and photos to be cleared for broadcast

*Created scene string outs via Avid Media Composer for upcoming celebrity docu-series TV One’s Hollywood Divas*Liaison between the field team and post team to articulate the tone of episodes *Wrote sound bites recorded by cast during interview shoots to enhance comedy, drama, and overall storylines

*Responsible for prepping contestant interviews for Emmy-Award winning competition series NBC’s The Voice *Directed b-roll footage of contestants and their family members and created interview strings for contestant segments *Wrote one sheets and pitched contestant story angles to Co-Executive Producers for approval*Served as direct point of contact for contestant correspondence & organized all paperwork including materials releases

*Responsible for crafting creative for 4-episode show airing on YouTube channel acquired by DreamWorks Animation*Worked independently to write content and cast principal talent for fashion series The Intern*Communicated with nationally known fashion line to translate company goals for branded entertainment

*Responsible for writing episode outlines for half-hour comedy docu-series Food Network’s The Shed*Managed 4-person editing team from rough assembly to network delivery*Coordinated with supervising producer to finalize episode story angles and create workflow for editing team*Wrote interview bites essential for storytelling and created rough scene string outs

*Produced reality and interview scenes for TV One’s #1 docu-series R&B Divas Los Angeles*Directed celebrity ensemble cast consisting of 6 professional recording artists *Wrote episode creative, story angles, and interview questions for three of eight episodes*Responsible for tracking overall story lines and delivering daily hot sheets *Pitched episode creative to Co-Executive Producer and Executive Producer on a weekly basis

*Supervised editors for military competition series History Channel’s Ultimate Soldier Challenge *Created episode story angles and addresses network and company notes*Crafted episode paper cut to include all reality, on-camera interview, and voiceover elements

*Pitched show creative for pilot presentation*Brainstormed scripted comedy and sketches specific for show host*Articulated goals of executive producer and senior producer in development of series pilot

*Creates episode string outs for fashion competition show Lifetime's Project Runway*Responsible for reality and interview selects using AVID Media Composer *Works directly with supervising story producer to develop character storylines

*Produces home story and challenge packages for MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew*Directs ENG crew and cast during 10-hour shoots *Responsible for all package production including prepping talent, coordinating logistics, creating paper cuts, and selecting bites in the edit*Works with lead editor on finalizing packages for broadcast

Burbank, Ca, Us

*Responsible for teaching youth in foster care programs to write their own short films*Trained students to use Microsoft Word and Final Draft screenwriting software*Maintained healthy classroom environment so that students can collaborate effectively

*Creates string outs for one-hour baking competition series Food Network's Cupcake Wars*Responsible for reality and interview selects using AVID Media Composer

*Developed episodic story arcs for OWN/Discovery Health docu-series My Mom Is Obsessed*Field producer for four 8-day shoots with principal cast*Coordinated location logistics and production schedules for all shoots*Researched and pitched principal cast members to Executive Producer *Responsible for editing casting videos and pitch documents for network approval

Responsible for brainstorming creative ideas for online awards/variety show YouTube Live

Oakland, Ca, Us

Bachelor Of Arts, Television Production

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