Summary

My name is Markietha Ka'Von and I have most recently worked at Critical Content as an (BET)Associate Producer. Also worked for A. Smith & Co. (BET, TVOne) in the capacity of a Researcher, Music Clearance Coordinator and Associate Producer.

Credits

6/19 – 11/19

Associate Producer Copwatch America (Season 1)

BET — TV — Critical Content Details
6/19 – 11/19

*Episode content research *Negotiated licensing fees for stills/ footage *Created string-outs *Worked closely with clearance team in regards to clearance of media *Worked on budget with clearance team *Responsible for acquiring footage and stills from reliable sources

8/16 – 12/18

Associate Producer Tv One's Unsung (Season 9)

TV One — TV — A. Smith & Co. Productions Details
8/16 – 12/18

*Main point of contact for talent while serving as a liaison between actors and agents/mgmt. *Maintained effective communications with talent and team regarding bookings, flights and accommodations *Episode content research and fact checking *Scheduled shoots *Locked locations *Negotiated licensing fees for stills and footage *Production budget management and shepherded episodes through to post and air date *Daily contact with editor once in post *Contact with music clearance team *Maintained production schedule *Conducted interviews with talent *Maintained legal binder

8/15 – 8/16

Music Clearance Tv One's Unsung (Season 8)

TV One — TV — A. Smith & Co. Productions Details
8/15 – 8/16

*Licensing and clearing all music videos to be used in episodes *Updated spreadsheets and Execs and producing teams on the status of approvals *Finalized contracts, processing payments and deliverables as it pertains to music *Song, television and film clip clearances for season episodes *Tracked song use confirmations, licenses and payments to completion *Assisted in compiling and the delivery of legal binders to network

7/15 – 5/16

Music Clearance Inside the Label (Season 1)

BET — TV — A. Smith & Co. Productions Details
7/15 – 5/16

*Licensing and clearing all music videos to be used in episodes *Updated spreadsheets and Execs and producing teams on the status of approvals *Finalized contracts, processing payments and deliverables as it pertains to music *Song, television and film clip clearances for season episodes *Tracked song use confirmations, licenses and payments to completion *Assisted in compiling and the delivery of legal binders to network

6/14 – 8/15

Researcher Tv One's Unsung (Season 7)

TV One — TV — A. Smith & Co. Productions Details
6/14 – 8/15

*Research subjects for episodes *Research and list important events *Fact check researched talent and any other info *Scouted talent for episodes *Conformed scripts *Transcribed scripts

8/12 – 7/14

Audience Coordinator We The People With Gloria Allred America's Court Gossip Queens, And Others

Syndication — TV — Standing Room Only Details
8/12 – 7/14

Books talent. Secures audience safety. Supports audience enthusiasm. Collects data and reports it. (ie. sign in/out, contracts etc.) Responsible for end of day payout if necessary. Promotes and markets shows.

Recos

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Education

Class of '01

Columbia College Chicago

BFA in Theatre

My Gear

  • Canon 7D

Skills

  • Director
  • Producer
  • writer
  • Rights and Clearance
  • researcher
  • Actress
  • AVID saavy
  • Playwright