Jess Salamone

Screen all raw field footage in post-production to identify best story points and bites, participate in and contribute to creative pitch meetings regarding animations, storylines and series developments

Work with team to develop the original concept and format for pilot series, steer narrative building based on talent's offerings, assist in all phases of production, including content research, location and talent clearance, screen all field footage in post-production to identify best story points and bites

Produced and edited client reels for promotional materials, managed talent screening process, including running lines, shooting and editing self tapes, and providing feedback on performance, advised clients on improvements to their writing or projects, matched our clients with potential casting opportunities, managed Avalon’s clients’ logistical needs including event planning and agenda building

Conducted development research to later provide proof of concept, developed promotional pitch materials such as one-sheets, presentation tapes, and visuals, conducted casting outreach and interviews

Oversaw obtaining necessary paperwork and scheduling pre-clearance at locations for shooting, recorded and filed appearance releases and related documentation for necessary parties, coordinated and obtained the necessary wardrobe for seven live action sketches, ordered, purchased and delivered all craft service for office staff, cast and crew

- Coordinated crew travel, payroll and production orders - Compiled Time & Expense reports, corporate card and petty cash reports into Excel - Created and maintained organizational charts in Excel for releases, contract and purchase logs

- Assisted writers, producers and directors gather footage for daily on-air use - Distributed and organized show scripts, tapes and rundowns - Interacted with related departments and helped with desk coverage, show research and filing

- Talent management - Created credits list for on-air use - Assisted in script circulation

- Read and reviewed screenplays while compiling comprehensive literary coverage and related research - Provided feedback to development executives and screenwriters on assigned screenplays - Formulated loglines for over twenty five screenplays