Jenae Smith

•Identified and secured on-camera talent, resulting in over 126 series episodes and a continuous drive in ratings •Led and oversaw a team of Associate Producers and Assistant Editors •Liaised between multiple stakeholders to negotiate budgets while also procuring clearances and releases •Provided national and international logistical support to ensure seamless handoff to production crews •Crafted, produced and tailored casting content to be pitched to Left/Right and HGTV Executives weekly, leading to casting approvals

•Researched and developed talent for various unscripted and digital media projects, that helped to garner new clientele •Coordinated and conducted pre-interviews, casting interviews, and composed talent bios to support contributor submissions to networks •Oversaw day-to-day office operations in addition to managing interns and production assistants, which helped to maintain even work flow

•Scouted and obtained revitalizing new talent, while securing final events for subjects to demonstrate the culmination of their training

•Generated extensive research and data for the development and execution of shows, which included two successful seasons of Bravo TV’s hit series, “Blood, Sweat, & Heels” •Planned and directed recce shoots to create source material essential to show development pitches

•Recruited and pitched celebrity coaches to be paired with MTV MADE participants, leading to a highly- rated Emmy award-winning season •Organized casting materials, conducted casting interviews and edited casting videos •Served as a liaison between talent management and the casting director

• Coordinated live audience for the Father’s Day and Anniversary Specials, and arranged travel, lodging, and catering for talent and crew for trade show episodes • Booked segment callers to participate in the show and special tapings • Produced and wrote copy for the Am I Diversified & Lightning Round segments • Managed interns and coordinated props/graphics for various show segments • Wrote weekly SMS text messages and podcast content descriptions for subscribers

• Researched celebrity coaches for complementary pairing with MADE participants • Prepared casting materials and content for weekly pitch meetings • Devised and managed casting research logs for each episode of the season

•Booked guests and experts to participate on the show •Acquired and cleared video footage to be edited into show packages •Assisted in styling guests for makeovers and success stories