Gillian Murtaugh

Responsible for finding and producing talent for various development projects. Crafted outreach language and conducted phone, Skype and on-camera interviews. Worked with Development Coordinator to write treatments, character bios and other deliverables. Traveled to generate talent leads. Produced casting tapes for various optioned development projects.

Performed casting research and outreach for multiple unscripted series, conducted casting interviews in person, in the field and via Skype, wrote pitch sheets/one sheets for network pitches, responsible for scheduling and tracking paperwork from show participants.

Conducted casting research and outreach for a major MTV unscripted series, conducted casting interviews in the field, used Final Cut Pro to edit casting interviews, facilitated transition of show participants from casting to production team, recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for contributions “MADE”.

Performed casting outreach for six seasons of major cable network reality competition show, conducted interviews, both in person and via Skype, drafted and edited pitch sheets for producers and network.

Performed development research for independent production company, scheduled and planned sizzle reel shoots, trained team of interns in the basic methods of casting, interviewing and research, conducted casting outreach and interviews.