Josie Viviano

Launched startup of The New Ricki Lake Show. Directed shoots, including all host related field work, edited pkgs with post department, polishing and delivering tape to stage, as well as script writing and scheduling in the field. Also developed several pilots for Monet Lane.

Launched start up of Dr Drew’s Lifechangers. Scheduled shoots, coordinated various multi camera productions, worked with Post Department to ensure tape pkgs were polished and delivered on time, as well as supervising, directing, and managing productions and shoots in the field.

Development and execution of field packages for pilot episodes in the talk show genre.

Production of this medical talk show included directing field shoots, including major surgeries and procedures, conducting interviews with patients and doctors around the country, as well as writing and editing segments. I also shot the majority of my own video, including interviews and surgeries.

I produced a variety of independent summer projects, including sales spots, human interest news stories and a follow up to the Dodger movie ‘Bluetopia’. Directed a series held for sweeps, prompting a change in the way general news packages were produced, newscast-wide.

Continued directing field shoots for The Dr Phil Show. As Segment Producer, I saw these shoots through writing and editing. After my years with Dr Phil, I am very comfortable with handling problem situations, and am familiar with the legal boundaries and ethical lines within production.

I helped to get the series caught up and back on schedule during difficulties while in production. I was asked to head the project as I can create, execute and supervise script writing, editing, and episode mastering and tracking under extremely tight and stressful deadline

Script development, writing, field producing, directing, story development and execution in the field. Known for my ability to make quick decisions, keep the peace, re-evaluate schedules, and handle celebrity talent during crisis situations in the field. I also oversaw a very tight budget, and wrote and edited full episodes.

Wrote scripts, directed shoots on location, and supervised edits, as well as booked guests and conducted in-depth interviews. I handled guests from the first interview through post-show follow up. I also gave input on show scripts for Ms Winfrey, as well as pitched show ideas and researched topics.

I oversaw the 2000 campaign season coverage, including interviews with Presidential candidates. Winner, Producer, 2000 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Political Coverage