Rick Ernst Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Live night Segment Producer (remote) and Producer (in studio) for On Patrol Live

New York, US

Field Producer / Director for United Fight League docuseries on the struggles and journeys of 10 MMA fighters as they train for UFL 5. The fighters try to balance their home lives with their dreams of making it big via victories in the cage.-Direct cameras and manage crew in the field in conjunction with the Field Production Manager-Wrote creative.

London, England, GB

Post / Story / Creative Producer at After The First 48 (true crime series).Supervised up to 4 hours of programming at a time while working with a team of editors, assistant editors and researchers to help reboot this long running true crime series. Scripted and edited string outs (in Avid). Turned raw footage into compelling story arcs and characters..

New York, New York, US

Live producer/logger and post producer on the 24 hour live concert, Global Citizen. Logged incoming, live footage on Avid and prepared selects and stringouts for editors during live streaming of the concert. Post Producer on the team that turned the 24 hour concert into a 4 hour version which aired three hours after the live event on FX.

New York, New York, US

Produced three episodes of the A&E true crime series, Taking the Stand, as well as a pilot, The Critical Witness. Researched, booked talent and conducted interviews remotely via Open Reel. Creatively edited raw footage into stringouts using Premiere and Avid. Wrote scripts, cold opens, supervised editors, post and graphic elements.Currently streaming on.

New York, NY, US

Story Producer (live nights) on the hit A&E series, LIVE PD (A&E)Story Producer (live nights) on LIVE RESCUE (A&E)Series Producer for LIVE PD: Police Patrol (A&E)Producer: Animals on the Loose (clip show - A&E)Co-Executive Producer: Black Ink: Turnt Up Abroad (VH1)Story Producer: Chris Paul - Chapter 3 (ESPN)Producer: Live PD /Talk Back live

New York, NY, US

VH1 Behind the Ink: Turnt Up AbroadWrote, produced and directed a clip show featuring a roundtable discussion with members of Black Ink Crew NY and Chicago cast, plus behind the scenes interviews with cast and crew.

New York, NY, US

Chris Paul: Chapter 3Story Producer for an ESPN documentary on the NBA's Chris Paul and his journey through free agency, Hurricane Harvey and relocating his family during the summer of 2017.

New York, New York, US

Prepped and produced/directed field shoots, while serving as the on-site Covid compliance officer. Secured guest releases, premise permits and materials release forms. As post producer, I crafted paper cuts from transcripts and worked with editors and the graphics team to deliver final cuts.Projects included Facebook Voter Registration special & The Great.

New York, NY, US

Produced breaking pop culture news content for People Entertainment Weekly Network, including political stories (Hillary Clinton / Election 2016), human interest stories (Olympic skater Scott Hamilton's fight with cancer) and clip shows (Top 10 Holiday Movie Scenes).

US

Supervising and Coordinating Producer of video content for a revamped Fuse.tv site which saw record breaking traffic and 25% growth over the first 2 months of launch. Produced and directed artists and celebrity interviews, sizzle reels, docu-follow and wrote a weekly pop culture news series.Project managed a team (producers, editors, PAs) that created more.

New York, NY, US

Producer / Director of digital content including reality web series, broadcast specials, sizzle reels, documentaries and branded content. Field director, manage crews, talent, schedules and budgets. Supervise studio shoots and post production process. Writer, production coordinator, project manager.Digital series include Kiss & Tell (Essence.com), Black.

Test Producer / Field Producer for The Science Channel series "All American Makers"

Produced dozens of “break out” sessions for the premier, institutional investment conference, The Commonfund Forum. Supervised audio, tech, staging and lighting. Prepped speakers including CEOs, CIOs, government officials, broadcast and print journalists, all-star investors, entrepreneurs and keynote speakers. Floor produced main stage show with artists.

"Buying Alaska" Post Producer (Discovery Networks)Created stories and stringouts from raw footage using Final Cut. Wrote voice over copy, teases, cold opens and episode descriptions. Researched properties and Alaskan cities to develop storylines. Spoke directly with realtors and property owners to gather interesting details on their properties. Coordinated.

"Buying the Beach" Post Producer (Discovery Networks)Crafted story arcs from raw footage. Edited tight stringouts using Final Cut. Wrote voice over copy, teases, factoids for act outs and episode descriptions. Managed online editors and graphics team..

Story Producer on Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.Crafted stories from raw footage using Avid. Edited stringouts, wrote scripts, cold opens and pickups for on air talent. Supervised online editors. Managed post production to ensure on time, on budget, on spec delivery for each of my half hour episodes.

Keep Memory Alive Alzheimer fundraiser honoring Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine featuring presenters and performances by Bono, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Tucker, Snoop Lion, Amy Poehler, Stevie Wonder, Patti Austin, Carlos Santana and many more.

Served as Coordinating Producer and Director. Supervised field crew, managed tech team, prepped and interviewed talent for a series of hidden camera webisodes featuring famous artists performing "undercover" as NYC street musicians. The digital content featured American Idol's Haley Reinhart, Richie Sambora and country stars Thompson Square.. Each webisode.

US

In charge of all video content, across multiple platforms.Managed freelance staff. Discovered and sourced emerging, new graphic design artists and filmmakers. Established relationships with "A-list" directors and production companies. Balanced the goals of the label, the artist and managers and put out fires as needed. Reviewed and pursued ideas for music.

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Led the production and development of digital, broadcast and promo content for more than 30 artists on the label. Hired and managed directors, producers, production companies, freelancers and graphic designers. Reviewed treatments, pitches, contracts, budgets and rights and clearance issues. Supervised internal and external brainstorm sessions. Worked.

Ongoing freelance projects...January 2015 - currently directing, producing, filming and editing digital content, webisodes, promos and a TV spot for the Yonkers Animal Shelter.Always looking for a chance to swim with and film sharks. See my DIY digital media page on Vimeo:https://vimeo.com/home/myvideosFrom 2003-2008, I directed, produced, filmed and.

US

Meet or Delete - traveled to Australia to direct this "life swap", docu-follow reality series featuring HP branding and product integration. Managed a team of 20 people, supervised post and field production, produced and directed in the studio and in the fieldCampus Invasion Music Festival - Produced and directed over 20 performances in 3 different cities.

Developed shows, series, promos and digital content. Spearheaded creative ideas for stunt programming and customized content for artist tapings as well as concepts for branded entertainment on multi-platforms. Supervised MTV2 Studio Productions and a staff of up to 30 people. Produced and directed in the field, wrote scripts, maintained budgets.

New York, US

Launched VH1’s pop culture, "All Access" spin off series, “Versus”, including All Access: Sibling Rivalry and All Access: Britney vs. Christina (the highest rated All Access show at the time). Created content for broadcast and digital platforms

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Developed shows, series and specials for the launch of the College Television Network on MTV (later renamed mtvU) including CTN's first Spring Break which featured a fashion show with celebrity judges, a docu follow, reality show with the band Simple Plan and live performances on the beach.

Produced, directed, scripted and developed a wide variety of shows, digital media and promos including music, movie, sports, comedy and lifestyle specials, game shows, live events, music performances, sizzle reels, docu follow, reality and multi camera studio, truck & ENG shoots.

Ba, Television & Film Production

Education record

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities