Na'm Samal (He/Him)

Celebrity Producers

• Responsible for celebrity/lifestyle segments, booked and pre-interviewed in-studio and virtual guests. • Wrote scripts, created graphics, and selected edit notes for clips. • Created and produced show games for host and contestants.

• Orchestrated full production life cycle from pitches to curating and development of creative content, integration segments, and topical news stories with strong focus on sparking conversations and discussions among key audiences. • Booked and pre-interviewed in-studio and virtual guests, wrote scripts, produced tape, and cleared elements.

• Responsible for booking and briefing show guests. • Booked special guests trade-out agreements.

• Responsible for branded content development, producing, writing, copy/video editing, and on-time delivery of segments for TV and digital platforms, in all production phases including pre-production, production and postproduction. • Developed and maintained professional and productive ongoing client relationships, with new and existing clients, while producing relevant and authentic content that aligns with client values as well as working with legal affairs to ensure all agreements are met. • Managed a team of 3 through the development and editing phases of production. • Communicated with the Control Room during taping sessions to assure that all visual and audio content met the CBS and the Dr. Phil Show standards before air.

• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with news affiliates to identify topical news stories of interests to the show’s audience. • Coordinated the distribution of TV and digital news segments for multiple viewing opportunities, ensuring all editorial content needs were met in a timely manner in both domestic and international markets. • Produced in-studio and field spots with on camera talent for various current medical, political, entertainment, sports, and news stories. • Booked guests and coordinated talent appearances with agents, managers and publicists.

• Taught acting principles and techniques including enunciation, diction, and voice development using voice exercises, speech drills, and improvisation. • Initiated students acting on camera and video editing with Final Cut Pro. • Built and maintained relationships with local businesses and individuals to solicit donations and sponsorship.