Melanie Oberman

Position required me to be a jack-of-all-trades in both pre-recorded and LIVE television. Demonstrated the ability to work quickly in fast paced world of LIVE show. Produced weekly 2-hour LIVE show. Lead story producer overseeing team of 5. Worked closely with casting team to find authentic and entertaining characters/talent. Conducted majority of field interviews, constructed story in post, conceptualized and oversaw LIVE stage show packages from development to post. Entrusted with responsibility of working closely with important interests outside of production - including departments at parent network (S&P, Social Media, Marketing, etc.), celebrity talent managers, and product integration clients.

Post Production for Audition and Hollywood week episodes.

In the field conducted contestant sit down interviews, directed reality on the floor, ensured story points were hit during filming, and wrote daily beat sheets. In post strung out (Final Cut Pro) episodes and worked in a team setting to create overarching story lines.

Part of a team to adapted a hit Australia competition show for the American audience - Created challenges - Oversaw, coordinated, and produced episode creative - Supervised multiple departments’ creative and ensure the coordination of all working parts

Developed and produced in-studio and field challenges - Oversaw multiple departments’ creative and ensured the coordination of all working parts - Worked closely with network executives, S&P, and PR to ensure show creative met their needs - Oversaw script creative - Conducted interviews with contestants

- Conducted nationwide search for the best undiscovered Sibling bands in America - Created PR packets and advertising for casting & talent outreach - Interviewed and filmed with potential bands and personalities (on-line and in the field) - Produced and Edited Casting Network Casting packages

- Developed new reality show concepts and producing eye grabbing sizzle reels and 
treatments - Supervised production and post team, overseeing project development, timelines, and finances - Conceptualized and facilitating new and innovative strategies to incorporate product integration and social media into projects

Sought stories, conducted interviews, directed, and produced segments with show contestants, judges, and mentors for both road show and live show - Post Produced audition shows and live show packages - Casted talent - Facilitated operations and organization of city auditions - Wrote script and voice-over for host.

Sought stories, conducted interviews, directed, and produced segments with show contestants, judges, and mentors for both road show and live show - Post Produced audition shows and live show packages - Casted talent - Facilitated operations and organization of city auditions - Wrote script and voice-over for host.

Sought stories, conducted interviews, directed, and produced segments with show contestants, judges, and mentors for both road show and live show - Post Produced audition shows and live show packages - Casted talent - Facilitated operations and organization of city auditions - Wrote script and voice-over for host.

Filmed and develop packages and home stories - Maintained time lines and enforce deadlines for show segments - Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills by systematizing and managing the operations for show’s auditions - Generated new creative and challenge concepts.

Jr. Cast Coordinator