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- Oversee scheduling pipeline of all PBS branded and unbranded content to non-linear platforms such as Amazon, Apple/iTunes, Comcast, Verizon, PlutoTV, Tubi, and many others, availing for SVOD channels on Amazon and Apple, TVOD/VOD, AVOD, and non-channel SVOD.- Engaging on system and process enhancements to provide greater data granularity and to streamline and automate manual workflows.

Washington, Dc

- Administer distribution of Nat Geo channel content across full portfolio of non-linear platforms and revenue streams, such as SVOD, TV Everywhere, MVPD VOD, and EST/TVOD- Lead programming launches of Nat Geo on Disney+ – strategizing, curating and scheduling 1000s of hours of content to meet goals of #1 corporate priority, executing on Disney and industry realignment to streaming and direct-to-consumer (DTC)- Analyze performance data and adjust strategy and tactics… Show more - Administer distribution of Nat Geo channel content across full portfolio of non-linear platforms and revenue streams, such as SVOD, TV Everywhere, MVPD VOD, and EST/TVOD- Lead programming launches of Nat Geo on Disney+ – strategizing, curating and scheduling 1000s of hours of content to meet goals of #1 corporate priority, executing on Disney and industry realignment to streaming and direct-to-consumer (DTC)- Analyze performance data and adjust strategy and tactics accordingly- Direct contracts and negotiations for subdistribution agreement and international DVD partners- Manage the VOD slate to adhere to affiliate requirements, while shaping our TVE product offering to create aligned yet differentiated and robust standalone viewer destination- Guide and facilitate cross-company troubleshooting of operational issues for all platforms – rush turnarounds, master asset deliverable problems, TVE feed errors, localization delays, etc – across extensive slate of new and library content moving into non-linear distribution pipeline- Ideate and help execute marketing and promotion opportunities on all platforms, working with multiple Disney and Nat Geo teams to increase views and grow sales- Initiate ideas for cross-functional synergies, such as including factual & news shortform into our NGTV app, to increase exposure and integration of content from separate Nat Geo business units- In-house expert on EST/TVOD distribution to Amazon, AppleTV/iTunes, GooglePlay, Vudu and others, overseeing profitable business line in conjunction with Disney brand servicing- Drive expansion of QC across all platforms to ensure best-in-class product offering- Establish strong relationships with external partners and internal colleagues- Communicate accomplishments and importance of multiplatform non-linear distribution to key groups and stakeholders, highlighting increasing value of growing market sector Show less

- Manage distribution of Nat Geo channels content on EST/DTO and MOD/DVD- Maximize NG market presence in US and international territories while enhancing asset & marketing workflows- Pursued niche survival tactics in physical DVD business to meet budget goals- Poc for all day-to-day issues in addition to programming & scheduling: marketing and promotion, legal, rights, technical assets, and systems integrations- Assist with Finance & AP setups, cost/revenue… Show more - Manage distribution of Nat Geo channels content on EST/DTO and MOD/DVD- Maximize NG market presence in US and international territories while enhancing asset & marketing workflows- Pursued niche survival tactics in physical DVD business to meet budget goals- Poc for all day-to-day issues in addition to programming & scheduling: marketing and promotion, legal, rights, technical assets, and systems integrations- Assist with Finance & AP setups, cost/revenue allocations, and P&L assessments- Review and approve vendor and internal invoices, and track purchase orders through fulfillment and invoicing- Oversee transition of ecommerce DVD operation and sunset of direct sales business Show less

Washington, Dc

- Poc for 16 licensing partners in 20 territories globally, around-the-clock problem solver for clients on deadline- Manage digital masters workflow through labs in London, NYC, and Washington to ensure timely and accurate delivery to spec for each client’s requirements worldwide- Modernize physical-asset workflow and streamline materials storage, resulting in cost & time savings- Lead EST/DTO distribution of NatGeo television content onto iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, and… Show more - Poc for 16 licensing partners in 20 territories globally, around-the-clock problem solver for clients on deadline- Manage digital masters workflow through labs in London, NYC, and Washington to ensure timely and accurate delivery to spec for each client’s requirements worldwide- Modernize physical-asset workflow and streamline materials storage, resulting in cost & time savings- Lead EST/DTO distribution of NatGeo television content onto iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, and other digital distribution platforms in US- Manage DVD/MOD pipeline and launched ecommerce product line- Write and produce quarterly content catalog and manage back catalog with 2500 hours of programming- Responsible for final signoff on all packaging to ensure legal compliance and style optimization- Orchestrate delivery of web content to NG-branded partner websites globally to simplify delivery via custom-built feeds- Advised on user experience and brand cohesion, handled shortform video asset delivery, and assisted with web-related issues like geotargeting and flighting ads Show less

Washington, Dc

- Project manager and producer of online content and experiences for National Geographic’s internal and external strategic partners- Managed the creation of new websites and interactives and oversaw legacy sites- Advised on project strategy and schedule; identified and wrote requirements, ensured deliverables compliance; wrote and edited content; maintained targeted social media accounts; analyzed site metrics - Worked with in-house and 3rd-party developers, design, and QA… Show more - Project manager and producer of online content and experiences for National Geographic’s internal and external strategic partners- Managed the creation of new websites and interactives and oversaw legacy sites- Advised on project strategy and schedule; identified and wrote requirements, ensured deliverables compliance; wrote and edited content; maintained targeted social media accounts; analyzed site metrics - Worked with in-house and 3rd-party developers, design, and QA staff, and with systems, infrastructure, and web ops teams. Managed external development companies for selected projectsProjects & clients included: School Publishing, The Genographic Project, NatGeo Movies, Digital Motion, Big Cats Initiative, Games, NatGeo Radio, National Geographic Channel Show less

Washington, Dc

- Primary executive for scripted programming- Oversaw development and production of greenlit projects. Approved writers, scripts, cast, locations, rough cuts- Advised on network strategy for scripted - Coordinated with Business Affairs to negotiate and close deals Films produced: The Retrievers (Robert Hayes, Mel Harris), Night of the Wolf (Anne Archer), Scent of Danger (Sherilyn Fenn), Big Spender (Casper van Dien, Graham Greene), Ghost Cat (Michael Ontkean… Show more - Primary executive for scripted programming- Oversaw development and production of greenlit projects. Approved writers, scripts, cast, locations, rough cuts- Advised on network strategy for scripted - Coordinated with Business Affairs to negotiate and close deals Films produced: The Retrievers (Robert Hayes, Mel Harris), Night of the Wolf (Anne Archer), Scent of Danger (Sherilyn Fenn), Big Spender (Casper van Dien, Graham Greene), Ghost Cat (Michael Ontkean, Shirley Knight), The Clinic (Mike Farrell, Bruce Davison, Ione Skye). Films acquired as pre-sales: Gentle Ben, Gentle Ben 2 Show less

New York, Ny

Vice President of Development: April 1997 – April 1998 Director of Development: Feb 1996 - April 1997 Manager of Development: June 1994 - Feb 1996- Key creative executive on approximately twenty longform television films- Worked daily with network executives, agents, producers, and screenwriters - Acquired & developed scripts, and oversaw production rewrites to account for production realities such as financing, locations, and cast- Wrote treatments and… Show more Vice President of Development: April 1997 – April 1998 Director of Development: Feb 1996 - April 1997 Manager of Development: June 1994 - Feb 1996- Key creative executive on approximately twenty longform television films- Worked daily with network executives, agents, producers, and screenwriters - Acquired & developed scripts, and oversaw production rewrites to account for production realities such as financing, locations, and cast- Wrote treatments and pitch sheets- Worked closely with business & legal teams to negotiate agreements and solve conflicts- Promoted twice, ultimately reporting directly to the Chairman of the companyProjects included: Co-productions with National Geographic for ABC; a biography of P.T. Barnum for A&E; an adaptation of an Edgar Allan Poe mystery story for A&E; a biography of Louis Armstrong for the USA Network; an action-adventure film for the Family Channel built around the 1993 Mississippi River floods Show less

New York City, Ny

- Drafted legal agreements for SVP Business Affairs and for Director of Merchandising- Negotiated employment agreements for below-the-line personnel and handled production legal work like lease agreements and cast & crew deal memos- Registered films for copyright; filed for E&O insurance; tracked theatrical, video, and pay/free TV availabilities for New Line’s library of film assets