Tracy Taylor

• Developed, produced and assessed original digital content to help drive traffic to TAC website, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook pages. • Tracked and managed all meta data and video descriptions.

• Managed the day-to-day creative production of online and broadcast content for The Africa Channel original series. • Responsible for planning and execution for 2 current shows, Care For Color and Emerging (Online and Broadcast). • Researched story ideas, pulled archive footage and booked talent for history and wellness series. • Assembled rough-cut show edits using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere editing systems and provided cut notes for all fine cuts of shows. • Performed all copywriting functions throughout the production process. • Coordinated, booked and conducted off-camera interviews, as well as acquired footage and obtained legal clearances. • Supervised the creative production and post process including casting and directing talent, managing editors, researching, selecting clips, sound bites, graphics and music. • Developed and maintained all project deliverables including budgets, schedules, approvals, footage, scripts, music cues and communication for all creative elements for digital and broadcast series. • Communicated with Programming, Production and Creative Services to coordinate all shows and shoots. • Managed the day-to-day schedules of editors and coordinators ensuring overall production schedules are met on time and on budget. • Acted as the primary point of contact for resolution of editorial, marketing, production and postproduction issues. • Ensured projects and shows were delivered according to network and client specifications.

Assembles production elements (video, sound, graphics, content) for show segments. Contributes editorial ideas and create original content and help translate ideas into television. Coordinate and conduct interviews, as well as acquire footage and obtain legal clearances. Assemble show edits, manage notes and edit fine cuts of show using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. Supervise the post-production process including selecting and editing clips, sound bites, graphics and music. Create and update production schedules, budgets and contracts TV and online series. Provide weekly cost reports to Network. Ensure projects and shows are delivered according to network and client specifications. Supervise and direct on-location shoots. Develop and manage day-to-day schedules of editors and coordinators ensuring overall production schedules are met on time and on budget. Primary point of contact for resolution of editorial, marketing, production and post- production issues.

Organized and managed production team including locals and traveling crew. Scheduled all teams, supervised budget, booked all travel, coordinated equipment and production trucks.

Production Coordinator on Global Creative AD Campaigns overseeing development of AV, digital, EST, and VOD advertising elements (trailers, TV spots, Digital Spots, Interstitials, VOD Elements, Sizzle Reels) promoting Walt Disney Studios animated Non-theatrical films and TV content. Coordinate schedules; keep approvals, finishing and delivery memos and communication for all creative elements for Home Entertainment campaigns. Production Lead on of all VOD/PPV Campaigns for Disney Animation including working with vendors submitting all campaign requests, recommending scripts, spots and special promotions/programs. Coordinated the day-to-day gathering of post-production video elements, assets and deliverables for promos and marketing Campaigns. • Liaison between Digital Marketing team, Creative team and vendor to develop strategic creative that aligns with brand positioning. • Created and maintained schedules and budgets for all animated Home Entertainment TV Campaigns. • Highly proficient with digital and VOD advertising elements (Trailers, TV spots, Digital Media, Interstitials, VOD Elements, Sneak Peeks, Sizzle Reels) promoting TWDC’s animated Nontheatrical films and TV content. • Coordinated schedules; kept legal approvals, scripts, finished and delivered memos, music cues and communication for all creative elements for Home Entertainment campaigns. • Oversaw finishing of creative projects including managing timelines, booking and directing VO talent, selecting clips, scripts, graphics and music and tracking deliverables. • Acted as the liaison between post supervisors, vendors, graphics teams, sound designers and Disney studio executives to finish campaigns. • Generated and distributed weekly status reports and campaign calendars. • Managed content including film masters, key art and promos for marketing campaigns. • QC all vendor elements (scripts, rough and fine cuts) to make sure all notes and creative direction are applied to all campaigns.

Oversee and supervise all aspects of physical production Negotiate all production deals and vendor contracts, create production schedules and meet deadlines for all filming. Provide weekly budget, production and scheduling reports to the Executive Producer. Schedule casting sessions. Coordinate shoot days and schedules using Movie Magic Budget and Scheduling. Secure all releases. Prepare and submit all SAG/AFTRA paperwork for all actors.

Created and Produced the award-winning online series, The New 20s; starring, Sharif Atkins (ER, White Collar), April Parker-Jones, (If Loving You is Wrong), Ray Campbell (Breaking Bad). Oversee the day-to-day creative development, casting, production, post-production, website development and marketing for New20stv.com.

Managed and processed high volumes of accounts payable and receivables up to 100K monthly. Handle expenses, manage files, generate payroll, maintain personnel files, and generate correspondence. Create and update weekly project budgets. Provided weekly cost reports for all projects to Producers.