Michael Salort Email & Phone Number

United States

At Symbiotic Pictures, we're content creators at our core inspired and driven by the rapidly changing canvas. We know how to imagine it, produce it, package it, market it, and measure its progress and success, using the time-proven rules of story-telling blended with innovative ways to measure and reach audiences. We're proficient at using all the.

Brought in to restructure the company's digital strategy, the role evolved quickly into a chief executive position, running operations and spearheading media initiatives across television, film and publishing. Also identified and negotiated agreements with production partners, talent agencies, studios and distributors and online partners as well as PR.

As Managing Partner, responsible for structuring, building, and developing business strategies for producing and distributing digital movie content, capitalizing on new opportunities provided by the expansion of digital cinema and new technologies.Additionally, responsible for overseeing production including all aspects of story/script selection, strategic.

New York, NY, US

As Chief Operating Officer of BrainPop (www.brainpop.com), responsible for the company's reorganization, the launch of three new products in 2006-2007, direct management of its global staff, the evolution of its marketing, PR and business development operations, and the identification and closure of new relationships with potential broadcast and cable.

US

As part of a turn-around team assigned to revitalize the struggling advertising technology and online marketing company, ran business development, marketing and corporate communications, and was responsible for the reinvention of the brand for the publicly-traded company. Was the key executive responsible for securing a game-changing partnership with Yahoo.

Provided high-level media, management and fundraising consulting services for clients in three industries: Entertainment, Technology and Health. For entertainment clients, served as architect of companies' corporate communications strategy, business plan development and as chief fundraiser and business advisor.

-Developed and executed comprehensive media and brand strategy for San Francisco-based start-up Internet computer company founded and financed by Oracle Corporation chairman Larry Ellison. -Consistently secured positive media placements in all forms of media: newspaper, magazine, Internet, radio and television, such as NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning.

New York, New York, US

-Produced long-form investigative and general assignment pieces for newsmagazine programs, 20/20 and PrimeTime Live. Responsible for all aspects of production, script writing, and editing process.-Supervised production team of five staffers per assignment with duties including budget management and time and travel scheduling.-Identified and nurtured news.

New York, NY, US

-As Investigative Unit Chief for "The New A Current Affair" at Fox, responsible for the creation, staffing, and supervision of six-person unit for Twentieth Television Productions.-Responsible for enterprising story ideas and coordinating and guiding staff during story production process. -As Senior Investigative Correspondent, produced and reported.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US

-Anchor of Money Wheel stock market and business broadcasts featuring live market coverage, analyst and CEO interviews, and breaking business news of the day.-Chief Investigative Reporter and Sub-Host for Steals and Deals and MoneyTonight, prime-time consumer newsmagazines airing nightly. -Alternate Anchor of Moneytalk, a live call-in investor interest.

New York, NY, US

Produced long form investigation for DATELINE NBC.

Bs, Business Management And Media

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