Karus Nelson

*Pitched and produced ideas for celebrities to have pop culture/deeper dive discussions with hosts * Pre interviewed celebrity guests to determine what topics would be discussed during show * Pitched/Wrote Beat sheet/Produced weekly field pieces and saw the pieces through edit

Produced Oprah's latest round of Weight Watches commercial. (Taco Party)

● Pitched and produced 3 rounds of challenges for contestants to compete within a timed environment ● Interviewed contestants for background packages and reality work process ● Logged field notes during competition portion of the show ● Pulled bytes for string-outs and created pods in Avid for editors to create rough and final show cuts

● Pitched and produced game and segment ideas for host and celebrity guests of the show ● Pre-produced audience members for on air questions for show host and celebrity guests ● Wrote interview questions, researched pop culture and pitched talent ● Worked with props, art department and editors to ensure desired visuals were achieved

● Produced/Interviewed contestants for “in the moment” and “on the fly” work process ● Logged field notes for multiple contestants during competition portion of the show ● Pitched and produced ideas for contestants to execute during the competition ● Wrote beat sheets and hot sheets for distribution to network

•Write interview questions, beats sheets, substantiate scripts, perform research and pitch talent • Coordinate pre-interview and interviews with celebrities, newsmakers and former Oprah Show guests •Clear locations for field shoots, field produce(run and gun) show talent and direct camera crew to achieve desired footage •Work with editors to string out footage before editing segment for final cut •Maintain show budget and ensure all show elements(images and footage) are accurate, accounted for and cleared.

•Wrote scripts, performed research and booked human interest guests   •Pre-interviewed potential guests by phone and Skype/edited Skype calls for broadcast •Briefed show hosts on the floor and talent/guests on their segment prior to taping •Worked with props, arts and graphics department to ensure desired visual is achieved •Ensured that all show elements are cleared by legal and sales department

•Write beat sheets, identify elements and provide daily headlines under tight deadlines. •Stay abreast of pop culture news by doing research and providing team with the most relevant information. •Pitch segment ideas based on current topics and trends. •Assist network executives with providing timely topics to discuss with show talent •Assisted in finding locations and talent for field pieces, also logged field notes

•Produced multiple live on-air concerts with up to 2k fans in attendance •Researched, interviewed, and produced “My Journey”, which showcased upcoming tastemakers and lifestyle influencers •Produced “Revolt Live” interstitials that involved the live studio audience

•Wrote scripts, developed questions and executed story telling verbally and visually through the selections of appropriate still and video images within budget parameters. •Effectively communicated with celebrity representatives on the rundown of celeb segment(s). •Coordinated visuals for the show segments by working with both props and art depts.

Provide general and casted audience for a cool awards show.

Provide general and casted audience for a Chinese Awards show that has been shot in China for the past 12 years with 2014 being the first year it was shot in Hollywood.

**Use research and analytics to identify and prioritize audience growth. **Identify new opportunities, partnerships, and technologies to grow site traffic and online presence **Responsible for managing a team during check in process ** Assist producers with finding audience members for various on-air segments

Provide 50-75 audience members for daily live shows. Assist Talent Dept and Producers with casting audience as on air talent.

Provide Audience for red carpet arrivals and informing audience when talent arrives and who the talent is.

Provide Audience for red carpet arrivals as well as audience for main show.

Work with assigned talent to ensure talent is always where they need to be and properly prepped for the show.

Provide audience for the Madden 15 cover launch. Various duties included but not limited to, checking in audience, providing giveaways and keeping audience engaged.

Work with assigned talent to ensure talent is always where they need to be and properly prepped for the show.

Provide audience for the player intros, 3 point contest, slam dunk contest and concerts/performances.

Various duties included but not limited to, checking in audience, providing giveaways and keeping audience engaged.

Various duties included but not limited to, checking in audience, providing giveaways and keeping audience engaged.

Various duties included but not limited to, checking in audience, providing giveaways and keeping audience engaged for Red Carpet Arrivals.

Work with assigned talent to ensure talent is always where they need to be and properly prepped for the show.

Provide audience for the player intros, 3 point contest, slam dunk contest and concerts/performances.

Assist production with various requests such as making copies of schedules/rundowns, checking walkies in and out refilling craft service table and various other requests.

Various Production duties which included but not limited too. Preparing copies of show material for staff, assisting with meals, and assigning walkies.

Various duties included but not limited to, checking in audience, providing giveaways and keeping audience engaged.

Various Production duties, included but not limited to, preparing labels for food, collecting walkies daily, making production runs as needed and being available for various production needs.

Various duties included but not limited to, checking in audience, providing giveaways and keeping audience engaged.

Various duties included but not limited to, checking in audience and keeping audience engaged.