Brendan Somerville

Story Produced 50 episodes of the series from Season 3 - Season 12 on Avid Media Composer. Worked with various editors to put together shows from raw footage to air. Edited segments, interviews, chose music, wrote narration, sat in on color sessions and polished episodes. Worked 2-3 episodes simultaneously on short turnarounds.

Along with other producers, I produced the shows segments from pre-production to air. Researched topics, booked talent, conducted interviews with talent, wrote scripts, produced segments with editors including writing VOs. Helped with all other tasks necessary to get show to air.

Along with other producers, I produced all the shows segments from pre-production to air. Researched music videos, booked talent, conducted interviews with talent, wrote scripts, produced segments with editors including writing VOs. Helped with all other tasks necessary to get show to air.

Coordinated materials for weekly live-to-tape hosted show mixed with scripted segments. Acquired elements from various footage/photo houses as well as major studios. Prepped talent including celebrity guests. Wrote scripts and worked with editors to produce segments for air. Worked with Rights and Clearance department on clearances for weekly episodes.

Researched and wrote segments including interviewing talent, choosing music, cutting with editor, and finalizing to air.

Conducted research, handled licensing of footage/photos/music, as well as budgeting/negotiating rates for extensive rare materials for show heavily dependent on third-party material on non-existent budget.. Booking and scheduled all talent on extremely minimal budget, under impossible deadlines, and hectic work environment, while helping editor cut show.

Field Producer on location in Miami for several month-long shoots. In charge of full production crew of cameras and sound. Organized multi-camera shoots, including interviews with A-list celebrities. Worked in coordination with Post-Production team in NY with daily updates on storylines, upcoming shoots, and progress.

Researched and wrote segments including interviewing talent, choosing music, cutting with editor, and finalizing to air. Worked extensively with licensing of footage/photos/music from all major agencies world-wide. Balancing budget and rates for a 5-hour show that requires acquiring rare materials. As well as variety of additional AP responsibilities.

Dressing Room AP Prepared dressing rooms the week prior by purchasing supplies and decorating rooms as dictated by talent riders. Also worked various tasks behind the scenes during rehearsals, as well as show night. During live broadcast, made sure all backstage talent were happy and coordinated this via headset.

Researched and wrote segments including interviewing talent, choosing music, cutting with editor, and finalizing to air. Worked extensively with licensing of footage/photos/music from all major agencies world-wide. Balancing budget and rates for a 5-hour show that requires acquiring rare materials. As well as variety of additional AP responsibilities.

Coordinated interviews with members of MTV's The Hills for a spin-off show revolving around youtube spoofs of The Hills. Coordinated with youtube users to gain permission/releases to use footage. Licensed additional third party clips and balanced licensing costs. Helped locate materials within MTV's archives, and more.

Field Producer for crew of camera/sound for reality shoot involving A-list celebrities and their custom cars. In charge of coordinating shoots and interviews and communicating with post-production team.

Post-Production AP Transcribed interviews, flagging good material for producer under extreme deadline. Worked exclusively in post-production facility directly with Show Producer selecting and editing footage. Experience working very tight deadlines with no sleep. Worked 24-hours straight leading up to air time, of which show was broadcast directly from edit facility.

Field Producer for crew of camera/sound for reality shoots on location in Arizona. In charge of coordinating shoots and interviews and communicating with post-production team in NY. Booking crews including jib operators, helicopter operators, and scheduling location shoots for a number of large scale desert races. Developing storylines.

Aided field producer in all aspects of production from coordinating interviews with A-list celebrities, coordinating with talent, organizing/handling location/talent releases, shooting camera, and producing secondary shoots. Handling all responsibilities of field producer.