Nick Bitetto

Freelance Audience Production Assistant for "The View" and ''TRL"

• Booked cars and arranged pre-interviews, greeted talent, and set up skype calls for guests in Tel Aviv and London studios • Assisted producers by researching, downloading and archiving SOTS, VO’S and Broll for segments in rundown creator • Supported entire newsroom by managing supplies, scheduling conference calls and answering news desk phone Coordinated and delivered scripts and rundowns for each hour and operated teleprompter during 4-hour live broadcast

• Managed the licensing of photos, rundown of VODS, and led video publishing (15+) using HTML for daily live show • Assisted producers, talent bookers and hosts on research, writing, pitching, and asset gathering for guest segments • Worked with editorial and ad teams to ensure write-ups, embeds and sponsored ads of videos on people.com using CMS • Led video publishing and streaming for people.com’s “Red Carpet Live” series and “Summer Concert” series

• Supported People Now and SI Now by editing images through Photoshop and publishing VOD’s on each brand’s website • Created cross-platform video content and implemented SEO best practices using Brightcove and various CMS tools • Established and troubleshot live stream connection, and managed Twitter and YouTube channels for live shows

• Assisted Executive Producer in scheduling show segments, by creating production grids and talent calendars • Booked guests, wrangeled talent, scheduled travel, and prepared dressing room accommodations • Liaised between producers, network publicists, booking agency, and production company • Answered phones, scheduled meetings, ordered supplies, and distributed show materials

• Assisted producers daily by pulling clips and aiding with segment preparation, rehearsal and execution • Facilitated crowds, prepared giveaways, and escorted guests to the studio in support of the Talent department • Served as liaison for still, research, and tape departments in order to provide background information for the show