Dean Dimitruk

Write, direct, produce, and shoot tape packages across variety of genres. Responsible for majority of humorous content on the show; tasked with conceptualizing innovative tape ideas. Conceived and created the most successful social media video in show’s history, which instantly went viral capturing over 500,000 hits in the first 24 hours.

Introduced innovative new genre of tape for the show leveraging animations/graphics to create compelling stories. Shot and lit on camera interviews as well as reality style field packages. Oversaw edits and assisted field producers in post production process. Booked, briefed, and prepared guests for appearances on the show.

Wrote, produced, and coordinated viewer videos integrated throughout various episodes of the show. Booked locations and handled releases for numerous field productions. Assisted field producers on shoots. Acquired outside material for all taped packages, working with right and clearances department to clear all third party material.

Pitched ideas to producers for unique on-air musical and dance segments based on YouTube video research. Interacted with audience members, coordinating visits to studio and ensuring optimal audience experience. Conducted print media research on upcoming guests to provide Ellen with humorous interview material.

Provided freelance production assistance for national coverage of Boston College football games. Served as camera utility during live national coverage of collegiate basketball games

Coordinated and scheduled simultaneous studio and remote production shoots for 25 NFL players. Organized and assembled team footage for interactive website created to expand British fan base for 16 NFL teams.