Carol Yancho

Directed multi-camera crews and talent for first season of new primetime HGTV series focused on female auctioneer, Christie Hatman. Supervised production staff and story development in the field. Stylist and on-air coach for new talent. Scripted and oversaw edit of half-hour series.

Oversaw story development and multi-camera field production of HGTV’s popular show My First Place, which chronicles the home buying process for first time buyers.

Directed camera crews and talent in field for new half-hour show featuring popular Chefs Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking for Philadelphia stop on a taste-test tour of America’s spiciest foods. Scouted locations.

Managed and oversaw all aspects of field and post production for new half-hour pilot program for HGTV, which was picked up for six episodes. Handled all logistical and editorial aspects of show. Coached and developed new talent. Served as direct liaison with network executives.

Fostered relationships with multiple participants of My First Sale, a docudrama spinoff of HGTV’s popular show My First Place. Directed multi-camera crews and oversaw story arc development of homeowners navigating the real estate market in various cities across America.

Researched, sourced, and developed story themes for documentary special for Animal Planet. Established relationships with contributors and conducted scouting visits.

Directed and supervised field production teams of primetime reality series chronicling the investigations of Humane Law Enforcement agents in the Philadelphia edition of the Animal Planet series – often in extreme situations. Managed editorial direction and logistical setup of multiple, simultaneous stories.

Pitched, developed and produced programming for Comcast VOD (Video On Demand). Coordinated shoot and post production schedule/delivery. Booked and cast talent. Directed talent, actors, and production crew on multiple-camera field and studio shoots. Responsible for all project budgets. Conducted hidden camera shoots.

Directed talent, field crew, and homeowners of popular home design show. Oversaw all aspects of off-line editing. Coordinated all logistical aspects of Trading Spaces special – two simultaneous $20,000 kitchen makeovers completed in two days. Negotiated trades for products.

Collaborated in format development of one-hour special about people with over-the-top homes for their pets. Booked, shot, wrote and edited field pieces. Directed camera crews and talent. Coordinated producers’ shoot and edit schedule and program delivery.

Managed field production, script writing, editing and overall post production of one-hour primetime holiday special showcasing homeowners with elaborate and outrageous Christmas decorations. Delegated duties to production staff.

Head writer, post producer, and supervisor of one-hour primetime holiday special.

Field and post produced segments for one-hour primetime pilot picked up by the network as weekly series titled Save My Bath.

Logged and scripted story segments and teases of nationally syndicated, daytime makeover show.

Produced, wrote and supervised off-line editing of three episodes. Facilitated all aspects of field production including research, story outlining, shoot coordination, interviewing, directing camera crews, obtaining releases, logging, supervising edits and accounting for shoot expenses.

Oversaw newsgathering and administrative functions of network’s Detroit bureau. Directed field crews and talent. Produced live and taped multi-camera coverage of news events including: 9/11 terrorist attacks; anthrax investigation; Firestone tire recall and investigation; 2000 Presidential Election recount. Traveled extensively to cover breaking news throughout country, often for extended periods.