Alexandria Fontanez

Manage the execution of co-branded promo production for the A&E brand. Liaise with production, ad sales, programming, and marketing departments to obtain materials for concept development/out of house editing. Production manage shoots with external production companies, occasionally produce internal shoots. Oversee and troubleshoot post-production issues to ensure spots are correct and on-brand. Create links for spot approvals, QC links, pull clips for spots, order screeners, and schedule VO sessions weekly. Schedule in-house edit room for both day and night shifts. Perform QA checks on A&E graphics packages.  Track and maintain all A&E partnership project budgets, ensuring invoices are processed in a timely manner. Actively communicate with ad sales department, ensuing timely delivery of sponsor elements. Create weekly status/priority reports for team meetings. Assist in securing potential talent for pitch concepts. Process legal agreements with vendors, updating production documents and maintaining the digital archive of final spots. Contribute to RFP ideation for Upfront & Scatter sponsorships.

Supported London-based Chief Creative Officer of International and VP of Brand Strategy. Coordinated extensive international/domestic travel arrangements and prepared detailed itineraries for trips. Managed expense report submission and follow-up on a weekly basis. Maintained calendars and coordinated meetings, ensuring agendas and necessary documents were prepared. Acted as liaison between internal/external contacts, maintaining positive and timely communication.