Candy Carlson

I provided support out in the field to reporters and camera operators. While in the field I secured live shot locations and man-on-the-street interviews.

I was responsible for coordinating live shots for the 2014 Rose Parade. During the broadcasts I worked with the entire crew including camera operators, make-up artists, line producer, production assistants, on-air guests and talent. I also selected members of the public to appear live on camera and chat with the hosts.

Responsible for writing and producing assigned programs. Made the full scope of creative, content, production, editing and cost/benefit decisions for assigned programs. Determined and wrote program content and maintained the creative vision. Lead and coordinated staff during actual production Oversaw editing of final product.

While working at TV Guide Network as a freelancer I was a field producer for Hollywood 411 covering red carpet events, junkets and set visits. I also worked as a segment producer in the specials department; writing segments and coordinating shoots.

OWN hired me to scout a potential host at Oprah's Montecito estate. I was both the field producer and the shooter. In pre-production I worked with the Executive Vice President of Production and Development and the Talent Director to create a shoot sheet for day of production.

Generated segment structure ideas Managed crew and talent on set visits while coordinating with publicists Worked with Executive Producer to create show structure Wrote packages and oversaw edit sessions Field produced red carpet events and junkets

Managed staff in LA and Colorado Produced prize content Coordinated payroll, expenses and travel

Field Producer