Richard Carolan Email & Phone Number

Englewood Cliffs, Nj

OVERALL IMPACT: Transformed newly acquired Nightly Business Report from floundering (nearly bankrupt) into a flourishing, Best TV Show award winner with double-digit, YOY ratings increase. Conceived and implemented innovative format (commercial entity into public television); and led culture shift (from talking heads to faster-paced, contemporary presentation with packaged stories). DAY-TO-DAY: Editorial director + supervising producer, directing budget and staff management: hiring and development; daily production for show/website (nbr.com); and social media strategy. 7 direct reports (news, technical operations, graphics, public relations and financial operations). -- BOTTOM LINE IMPACTS -- » YOY growth in 10 of top 20 markets. ► Drew attention to social media: » 47% YOY increase in monthly unique website visitors: » 20% YOY increase in website page views. » Increase in YouTube show view (adding 40M minutes of additional channel viewing). » 100+% increase in Facebook likes. » 25+% lift in Twitter followers.

Greater New York City Area

OVERALL IMPACT: Managed $1M+ portfolio of 50+ major corporate clients for top-ranked multinational PR firm. Adapted talent management skills for effective C-level collaborations. DAY-TO-DAY: Defined and executed strategic media and crisis management programs for Fortune 100 clients. Contributed to strategic planning and P&L control, as #2 executive team member.

Englewood Cliffs, Nj

Street Signs with Erin Burnett (2009-2011) | Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo (2005-2009) – Senior Producer … The Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo (2007-2009) – Executive Producer … The Hunt for Black Gold (2008) | The Sarah Palin Interview (2008) – Executive Producer … Greenspan: Power, Money & The American Dream (2007) – Executive Producer OVERALL IMPACT: Rejuvenated 2 flagship shows, including leading Closing Bell to 2 of its best years and the best quarter in 7 years. Pioneered a virtual set on highly rated The Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo. Contributed other distinguishing elements to CNBC brand. DAY-TO-DAY: Managed editorial direction, daily production and staff (14 people) for Street Signs with Erin Burnett and the Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo (flagship shows). Led and produced CNBC's highest profile talent. Executive produced The Wall Street Journal Report (>1M viewers, weekly); and numerous special productions; e.g., The Hunt for Black Gold; The Sarah Palin Interview; and Gracie-Award winning Greenspan, Power, Money & the American Dream. -- BOTTOM LINE IMPACTS + RECOGNITION -- ► Boosted Street Signs show demo 4% sequentially in Q4, 2010 (1 year from financial crisis/Wall Street + financial viewer fatigue). ► Spurred 30% and 37% increases in total viewers (1st hour/2nd hour, respectively), with demo up 40% in 1st hour/50% 2nd hour (Closing Bell). ► Under budget for Gracie-Award winning documentary about Chairman Greenspan (Greenspan: Power, Money, and the American Dream). Also, under-budget 1-hour documentary (The Hunt for Black Gold) ► Produced 1-hour flash special in 5 hours regarding Sarah Palin's announcement as running mate in Senator John McCain's bid for presidency. ► Earned 2011 Emmy nomination, News & Documentary category for The Forbidden Zone.

Nj

Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo (2003-2005) | Louis Rukeyser’s Wall Street (2002-2004) … CheckPoint CNBC – National Security (2002-2003) … Market Watch - CNBC | Wake Up Call (2001-2002) … Today’s Business (1999-2001) | Early Today - NBC (1999-2001 / ad hoc OVERALL IMPACT: Produced high-impact shows and specials: Louis Rukeyer's Wall Street (syndicated/1M+ viewers); Checkpoint CNBC (1-hour daily show on national security); high-visibility presidential election and Olympics editions (2000) of Today's Business. Co-created/produced sports business programs for Dollars and Sports. DAY-TO-DAY: Employed creativity, analysis and production acumen, leading to Executive producer position. Developed content, wrote scripts and produced major daily shows and specials; e.g., The New Martha (re: Martha Stewart's release from prison); A Tribute to Lou; and holiday specials.