Jodi Friedman

* Oversee casting for hit series including History's "Forged in Fire", "Pawn Stars", and "Knife or Death" and Freeform's "The Letter." * Oversee development/pilots for History, Fox, Freeform, A&E, Bravo, VH1 and TLC. * Manage casting team while working closely with executives to meet all deadlines and handle directional pivots. * Conduct extensive interviews with talent. * Oversee edits and write paperwork detailing character and story points.

* Reached out to media outlets across the U.S. to gain publicity and generate buzz in targeted areas. * Conducted extensive interviews with show candidates; managed their needs throughout filming. * Hosted pitch meetings and presented viable candidates to show executives.

* Hired and supervised the casting department for docu-series. * Traveled throughout the U.S. and conducted interviews with show candidates while directing talent and camera. * Oversaw edits and worked closely with show’s host and executives to develop the storylines.

* Booked all cast and show hosts for various docu-series and reality shows in development. * Outreached key media contacts, organizations and individuals to generate buzz. * Developed story points; edited character packages on Final Cut Pro.

* Developed, managed and executed show segments from concept through delivery. * Pre-interviewed and booked guests for show; briefed guests before segments. * Negotiated and executed trade-out agreements with vendors for promotional consideration.

* Executed segments from concept through delivery for wedding series and weekly live studio show. * Conducted interviews on location and produced talent while directing camera on stylistic shots and b-roll. * Wrote scripts detailing personalities, story points and conflicts. * Oversaw edit.

* Managed talent in studio and on location for competition elimination series. * Oversaw cast’s well-being on and off set. * Arranged all logistics including travel, meals, expenses and individual requests.

* Obtained legal releases for all participants, locations and copy-written material. * Supervised rights and clearance issues on location. * Maintained extensive release database.

* Conducted interviews and produced talent in the field while directing camera for home makeover series. * Wrote paperwork identifying personalities, story points and conflicts. * Oversaw edit.

* Researched and identified headlines and story ideas for nationally-syndicated primetime reality show. * Outreached key media contacts, organizations and individuals to generate buzz. * Pre-screened, interviewed, story-developed and booked families throughout the U.S. * Served as Associate Producer in the field booking locations, managing talent, book-keeping, and assisting producers.

* Assisted producers with scripts for live daily music countdown show containing a studio audience and celebrity guests. * Researched guests for upcoming shows and wrote interview questions. * Selected all graphics, tape and audio for show segments.

* Recruited and interviewed talent for nationally-syndicated reality dating show. * Researched venues; managed and executed casting calls throughout the tri state area.