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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Lead the team responsible for all third-party licensed content acquisitions, original programming commercial affairs, partnerships with indies, major studios, global TV providers and brands, including international content, sports, FAST channels and all off platform content distribution.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Developed and executed content acquisition strategy for third party licensed television programming for IMDb TV. Managed all aspects of content negotiations including content selection, financial analysis, forecasting and technicalrequirements. Collaborated with internal teams across all functional areas including finance, legal, marketing, strategy, operations and creative to achieve content selection and launch goals. Scaled and optimized IMDb TV’s first run licensing program to identify, evaluate, negotiate and secure premium first run licensed television from around the world. Built and managed relationships with senior-level leaders at major studios, global indies and third party producers.

New York, New York, Us

Was responsible for licensing A+E Networks programming to SVOD and AVOD platforms. Focused on maximizing revenue and profitability of A+E Networks programming and identifying innovative co production and co financing models. Led partner management of top tier digital and OTT platforms. Led team responsible for program strategy, development, production and licensing of audio programming and podcasting. Oversaw team responsible for day-to-day partner management and operational delivery to TVOD platforms.

Worked closely with Is or Isn’t Entertainment principals (Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky) to oversee project pipeline and manage all business operations by leading development, packaging, sales, commercial negotiation and production.

Gb

Led the North American Global Content team in acquiring, developing and packaging: intellectual property, programming and co-productions. Spearhead strategic partnerships, scripted format strategy and successful distribution of FremantleMedia programming.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Coordinated and participated in all aspects of development, production, current programming and post-production for US scripted television team. Ascertained and tracked broadcast and cable network needs.

Managed the scheduling of pitch and project meetings, created and maintained departmental tracking documents, helped to build and maintain relationships with brands, managed heavy call volume, prepared pitch materials, wrote coverage on submissions and facilitated the development of new digital and TV projects, interactive platforms and creative digital strategies.

Coordinated all aspects of the casting and talent relations department: scheduled meetings and events, maintained calendars and departmental documents, managed heavy call volume, submitted client materials, and organized events & travel.

Managed and maintained all aspects of Executive Producer’s office: coordinated meetings and oversaw scheduling with all department heads during pre-production, story development, production, and post-production.

Beverly Hills, Ca, Us

Scheduled client meetings, submitted client materials, assisted in deal-making, reconciled booking data, handled heavy call volume in a fast-paced environment, developed new talent and maintained relationships with current clients by connecting them with new media companies and content creators.

Master Of Fine Arts, Cinematography

Bachelor Of Arts, Media Studies And English & World Literature