Courtney Sanders

Developed episodes from pre-pro through post, wrote field scripts and led team in field, wrote/harnessed Adam comedy, worked closely with editors and network to deliver episodes.

Developed shows from pre-pro to post, including casting, design and story, story produced one-hour episodes, chronicling multiple storylines with heavy takeaway content, liaised with all departments to streamline communication, solicited and managed $500,000 worth of integrations and trade outs.

Produce all aspects of shows simultaneously, with multiple episodes shooting daily; Develop all episodes from pre-pro to post; Regularly meet with in-house attorneys to ensure legality of scripts.

Responsible for management and selection of $500,000 worth of integrations and tradeouts per episode; Juggled multiple episodes simultaneously, conducting pre-pro on several while in the midst of production on one; Liaised with all departments to ensure maximum efficiency.

Managed all crew and talent on bi-weekly shoots; Wrote pitches and scripts to reflect the needs of both network and integration partner needs; Ensured proper coverage for integrations and trade outs; Field directed all segments and interviews; Developed design plans with new and existing talent to maximize content of interest.

Remotely liaised with Field Producers to ensure proper storytelling every step of the way; Managed all post-production of multiple episodes, working with editors from RC to LC; Quickly modified script to reflect actuality; Conducted green screen interviews with cast to add the funny to scripts; Assembled stringouts using Final Cut.

Conceptualize and develop show content and room designs; Screen/book supporting cast members; Liaise between producers and designers, ensuring all bases are covered; Manage Art Department and subcontractors; Hire crew and oversee staff and budget.

Produced multiple episodes simultaneously; Cast and coached all supporting cast members; Wrote and followed scripts, evolving them in the field as necessary; Edited casting videos and wrote pitches for network review; Found and developed B-story lines; Conducted OTF and elaborate formal interviews.

Led a team of prop masters and set decorators in an isolated forest; Used and repurposed props for repeated use; Worked closely with EP and Original to master the look desired; Collaborated with graphics team to brand the show; Maintained stellar relationships with vendors to ensure repeated product placement.

Supervised and edited content to ensure accuracy and integrity; Developed and designed new marketing strategy that targeted new clients around the world in English- and Spanish-speaking countries; Successfully introduced this new product to the American market; Rebranded product to make it more appealing to a non-religious audience.

Developed story templates and covered project to finalization; Actively worked with program host to solidify story and design points; Screened and prepped cast; Conducted field interviews; Worked with Art Department to achieve desired story beats.

Pitched show to prominent network executives: Bravo, TLC, and Discovery Channel; Found and followed story from field to finish; Oversaw all content including casting, style, and music; Managed production crew, editors, and directed/guided interviews; Created a two-minute script from ten hours of footage.

Wrote talent script, poetry and general copy for air; Developed show ideas, story beats and room themes; Provided accurate sponsorship and assisted with marketing promotions for 50+ companies; Led 300+ volunteers and construction workers per episode; Expertly managed expenses with and without budget by trading supplies and creating a large donor database.

Managed all scripts to ensure legal clearance, accurate grammar, and compelling content; Directed all phases of editing for correct visuals, voiceover, and music; Cast celebrities and comedians according to episode themes; Coordinated field shoots and selected logistics.

Coordinated, traveled to and directed all aspects of field shoots; Wrote segments and supervised their edit; Targeted advertisers and solicited media coverage; Cast Extreme Collectors & experts for series; Maintained working budget for stills and archival footage

Wrote scripts and did passes on other writers’ scripts; Worked closely with editors to craft gripping stories; Interviewed all participants; Solicited sponsors to donate all materials given to show participants;

Structured 30+ hours of film; Interviewed documentary participants; Investigated whereabouts of subjects; Arranged shoots and interviews; Pulled key sound bites and prime action shots

Produced shows from concept to edit, including topics "Martin Luther King, Jr.", "Princess Diana" and "Time Travel"; Researched and developed show ideas; Screened, auditioned and booked panelists; Worked with writers to develop scripts; Cast real people and celebs for each show.

Pitched segment ideas and titles for show; Researched and pitched advertising campaign; Assisted in managing the casting staff; Shot and edited interviews for network; In constant communication with Dutch Embassy to ensure legality of overseas wedding.

Assisted in production of sweeps week; Targeted contestant demographics via the internet; Created guidelines for casting department; Conducted contestant briefings on tape day.

Recruited talent for Ellen DeGeneres; Prescreened topics for use in interview; Trained those in talent department how to recruit.