Suzanne Gilreath

Detailed research into archival media for multiple documentary series. Pre-clear and license media, create and organize spreadsheets.

Research and clear archival materials

Research, interview, and book experts for series about planet Earth; knowledge of science and ability to understand specific scientific concepts imperative. Schedule shoots; research and clear footage and other media.

Deep dive into historical and detailed archival research to locate rare media images and footage for series about the history of women in animation; creatively delve into national and international libraries, museums and archives during a pandemic; locate hard to find personal archives; utilize historical knowledge of Hollywood from the 1900s up to the present day; create and manage media clearance grid; establish media deals with professional archive houses; source and pre-clear media.

Conduct and manage extensive research for multiple scripted and non-scripted projects currently in development, including sourcing potential interviews and locating archival and hard to find media images and footage. Scout researchers and archival producers for employment within company. Source and check rights for new scripted and documentaries material. Manage the compilation of weekly sourcing reports including evaluations, descriptions and relevance of potential materials to be optioned. Compose in depth evaluations and coverage of materials, utilizing strong writing, comprehension and organizational skills. Compile, maintain and manage tracking reports. Manage the department's internal database, meeting and pitch participation.

Locate and interview subjects for inclusion in documentary, including celebrities, media experts and persons not publicly available. Perform deep and extensive research to locate archival media. Create and organize media cataloguing and interview system for easy access by producers and editors.

Perform extensive research of international archival media to assist producers in creating and telling their stories. Create and organize reports related to all visual media. Locate and negotiate with international media contacts to gain access to hard to find visual content worldwide

Research, source and acquire archival news footage to help shape multiple episodes; heavy and extensive research required, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, in an organized and detail-oriented fashion.

Perform extensive international search to find a specific person to portray Johnny Eck.

Perform extensive research to find people who want to change their lives with Khloe Kardashian

Locate Facebook users to include memorable postings in yearly review video.

Research, find and interview potential cast for series. Extensive use of social media to recruit cast members and flesh out series development.

Find military personnel with compelling stories and experiences. Locate dramatic and intense military combat footage. Interview story subjects and write pitches for network. Schedule interviews and travel. Help shape finished stories.

Research Producer