Lauren Zmirich

- Pitched, developed, and produced stories on a bi-weekly basis for a talk show format - Successfully sourced and pre-interviewed potential guests for both pre-taped and live show segments - Wrote creative script in the voice of Rachael Ray to be utilized in show tapings - Managed and worked alongside Segment Coordinator to keep producing related tasks on track - Supported Senior Producer in assembling research materials, recipes, shot sheets, and field video requests

- Managed production tasks for freelancers and ensured projects were up to date and on task - Negotiated aspects of schedules and budgets as well as tracked invoices - Organized and managed freelancer outreach and tracking - Managed and attended finishing sessions as well as casting and VO recording sessions - Managed quality control on postings and final deliverables

- Assisted in the development and creation of promotional spots for distribution partners - Attended press junkets for HBO titles and interviewed top tier talent - Managed three to four production, budget, and content grids for upcoming shoots - Organized, cut, and delivered video assets via AVID MediaCentral - Managed delivery for partner assets such as trailers, featurettes, and teases - Provided feedback for editorial spots and directed outside vendors on new revisions - Worked with legal to ensure that all end-card branding was in compliance - Managed DVD commentary recording sessions for shows such as Veep, Crashing, & Game of Thrones

- Wrote scripts for digital videos to be featured on Facebook pages such as Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Harper’s Bazaar, and more - Collaborated with digital video team on potential script and video topics - Served as Production Assistant during filming of Hearst’s linear CW series, Ready, Set, Pet as well as other Hearst Digital Media shoots - Worked closely with Associate Producer on shoot coordination by locking-in crews and locations as well as booking and managing travel arrangements for crew and talent - Ensured that cast and crew freelance contracts were properly drafted and enacted

- Pitched and casted talent for over 200 branded content campaigns across MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, CMT, TV Land, and LOGO - Wrote creative copy for talent to be utilized in branded social media posts - Maintained database containing hundreds of pitches across all channels - Managed talent on 2016 Video Music Awards red carpet - Oversaw logistics for team such as scheduling meetings, booking travel for talent, and submitting expenses

- Distributed multiple versions of in-progress comedy scripts, show rundowns, and show schedules to all staff in an organized and timely manner ahead of show tapings - Collaborated with writers and producers to ensure that all monologue and script edits were provided to the control room during recording - Interacted with David Letterman and celebrity talent on a daily basis with discretion and professionalism

- Distributed show scripts and schedules to staff in an efficient manner the night before each show - Covered phones for reception as needed - Interacted with show guests, talent, and Rachael Ray on a daily basis - Helped maintain green rooms - Completed various production related runs throughout New York City