Segment Producing:
Research, planning, permits - as well as traditional reality segment producing of all aspects.
Field Producing:
Directing multiple cameras, crews, talent, conducting interviews (OTF, sit-down), working with IFBs, microwave remote monitors, plus handling all field logistics.
Story Producing:
Scripting episodes, story editing, working in the edit bay on pods, segments and full episodes.
DV Camera Operator:
DVX, Sony. Can do all my own sound; wired or wireless into camera. Excellent run n gun shooter.
Location Scout:
Researching, locating and physically scouting potential filming locations around Los Angeles, the USA and the world. Have scouted locations for productions including CBS's Amazing Race (international locations for tasks, production hotel, airports/customs, production offices, insurance, permits, releases).
Also: NBC's Meet Mister Mom (LA, OC, TX), CourtTV's Heir Hunters (GA, IL, CA, TN), Gettysburg film (VA, PA), History Channel's Engineering an Empire (Los Angeles standing in for Persia).
Digital photos, video tours and liaison interviews, followed by logistical checklist (parking, power, craft set up), permitting (city, state, film commission), and location releases.
Writing;
10 years experience as international journalist, covering events around the world, on deadline for major magazines, websites, newpapers and assisting TV production units.
Development:
Created and developed shows for major cable outlets and networks. Created multi-media Powerpoint presentations for pitch meetings. Researched and wrote treatments. Worked with co-producers on original concepts.