DeShaun Thompson

Line Producer, Unit Production Manager, Location Scout

Produce, direct and edit a short documentary film as part of USC School of Cinematic Arts "Global Exchange Program" - a partnership with young filmmakers in China.

• Perform clerical duties in support of a team for post-production on Roman Polanski: Odd Man Out [film] and pre-production on Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic [film] for Emmy-award winning director Marina Zenovich’s production company. • Data entry, and filing.

• Perform coverage of scripts and pilot episodes including identifying story arcs and major plot points. • Execute clerical and administrative duties, and desk support in assistance to SVP of Original Programming; answer phones and handle travel arrangements. • Research ideas for original television series targeted as part of VP’s team.

• Cover a desk and roll calls; perform administrative duties as a receptionist. • Facilitate NBC Press Tour • Liaise with the public while assisting on tapings for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. • Perform customer service duties in NBC Guest Relations Department.

• Shoot and edit VOs, VO/SOTS and news packages for three live newscasts. • Routinely operate live trucks and conduct live shots in various environments and weather conditions. • Attend editorial meetings and pitch prospective stories. • Occasionally conduct interviews in breaking news situations in addition to regular duties while on assignment.