Summary

Hello! My name is Chelsea and for over 5 years, I have been working in daytime TV entertainment. I enjoy connecting with others so feel free to email me at chelseamaymeyer@gmail.com for anyone looking for an experienced AP!

Credits

8/18 – 8/19

Associate Producer

Staff Position — Pickler and Ben Details
8/18 – 8/19

• Pitches segment concepts and writes call-out posts for viewers to submit to through social media channels. • Books on-air experts, talent, and civilian guests to participate in show segments and pre-interviews them. • Works with publicists and managers to ensure proper promotion and tune-in information is conveyed on-air. • Pulls clips and timecodes for necessary b-roll and sound on tapes. • Writes a script for the hosts and guests to follow during the show taping. • Clears images and videos through sources such as iStock, Photofest, and Getty Images and selects music for use in segments. • Travels to and assists with field shoots to ensure proper execution of the segment. • Creates prop requests for all materials that should be present on set during the filming. • Negotiates trade outs with companies for products and services in exchange for written, verbal, or web link mentions. • Creates a show rundown sheet detailing all components of each segment. • Performs test Skype’s with guests prior to show tapings. • Briefs guests prior to the segment taping. • Handles post production notes and graphic requests. • Submits credit requests, and lower thirds to legal and post production for proper acknowledgments.

1/17 – 6/18

Associate Producer

Staff Position — The Rachael Ray Show Details
1/17 – 6/18

• Pitches and independently produces segments. • Attends weekly rundown and blocking meetings. • Interviews and books experts and viewers to participate in on-air segments. • Completes a due diligence on all guests. • Briefs the host and guests prior to the segment taping. • Negotiates trade outs with companies for products and services in exchange for written, verbal, or web link mentions. • Connects with news stories to gain the exclusive for the show. • Handles all related post production notes and graphic requests. • Submits trade out value sheets and credit requests for proper acknowledgments. • Creates prop requests for all materials that should be present on set during the filming. • Works with CBS branding team to integrate potential client products into a naturally and compelling segment. • Travels to and assists with field shoots to ensure proper execution of the segment. • Writes a detailed shot sheet highlighting all shots needed in the field with proper clearances and verbiage. • Clears images and videos through sources such as iStock and Getty Images.

8/15 – 1/17

Production Coordinator

Staff Position — The Rachael Ray Show Details
8/15 – 1/17

 Researches and pitches segment concepts for the show to Executive Producers.  Interviews and books viewers to participate in on air segments.  Briefs the guests in the greenroom prior to the segment taping.  Executes fittings for any makeover guests appearing on the show.  Negotiates trade outs with companies for products and services in exchange for written, verbal, or web link mentions.  Connects with news stories to gain the exclusive for our show.

8/14 – 8/15

Production Assistant Rachael Ray (Season 9)

CBS — TV — Harpo Studios Details
8/14 – 8/15

- Assists the development, production, and post-production success of the show. - Assists the Executive Producer, Rachael, talent guests. - Pitches and executes segments alongside producing teams. - Maintains craft services, scripts, cue sheets. - Supports Art Department with set designs, props, and on-air tips. - Organizes audience seating, giveaways.

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

Rutgers University

Bachelors in Journalism and Media Studies

Skills

  • Storytelling
  • Casting
  • Interviewing
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Script Writing
  • Phone Etiquette