Dru Gibson

Screened, interviewed potential cast members for comedy reality series. Conducted and recorded in-depth interviews via Skype. Developed story arcs and one-sheets. Supervised and directed the editing of video footage pitched to network executives for approval.

Screened and interviewed potential cast members for teen docu-series about pregnant teen mothers (real people with real stories). Conducted and recorded in-depth interviews via web-cam/Skype. Created written pitch materials, developed story lines. Supervised and directed the editing of video footage pitched to network executives for approval.

Screened, interviewed potential cast members for ensemble reality docu-series. Conducted and recorded in-depth interviews via Skype. Developed story arcs and one-sheets. Supervised and directed the editing of video footage pitched to network executives for approval.

Screened and interviewed potential cast members for teen docu-series about Cheerleading Teams (real people with real stories) during development phase. Conducted and recorded in-depth interviews via web-cam / Skype. Created written pitch materials, developed story lines.

Screened and interviewed potential cast members for teen docu-series about addictions (real people with real stories) during development phase. Conducted and recorded in-depth interviews via web-cam / Skype. Created written pitch materials, developed story lines.

Traveled to Atlanta to screen, interview, film potential cast members for ensemble docu-series. Conducted, recorded in-depth interviews via web-cam / Skype and in-person. Organized, managed on-location filming. Operated HD video camera, set up lighting kit. Developed story arcs, wrote one-sheets. Supervised editing of video footage pitched to network executives for approval.

Responsible for Interviewing and videotaping 200 candidates for New York City MAYOR, PUBLIC ADVOCATE, COMPTROLLER, BOROUGH PRESIDENT and CITY COUNCIL. Producing 12 television shows and 200 video statements (for broadcast and online) highlighting all candidates running for office in the 2013 primary and general elections.

Traveled to Branson, Missouri to research, interview and film potential cast for reality docu-series about "Branson Pawn Shop". Developed story lines and pitches. Also responsible for extensive phone-based outreach and casting.

Developed story lines, field produced scenes and prepared pitch sheets. Responsible for field notes, hot sheets and securing locations. Conducted and recorded in-depth interviews via Skype, webcam and in-person interviews. Operated SonyZ7 video camera. Researched, interviewed and filmed potential cast during development phase. Organized and managed field casting.

Screened, approved potential cast for teen reality relationship show (real people with real stories) during development phase. Conducted,recorded in-depth interviews via Skype, webcam and in person. Created written pitches, developed story lines. Supervised, directed editing of footage pitched to network executives for approval. Responsible for hiring, managing casting team.

Screened and approved all potential cast members for reality show featuring high school principals during development phase. Conducted and recorded in-depth interviews via Skype, web cam and in person. Created written pitch materials, developed story lines.

Responsible for phone-based, nationwide casting of fashion makeover candidates (real people with real stories). Responsible for outreach, pre-interviews, story points. Conducted casting calls locally and traveled nationwide; videotaped interviews. Able to operate SonyZ7 video camera.

Responsible for phone-based recruiting, screening, pre-qualifying and casting for documentary-style, reality program during development phase. Responsible for outreach (real people with real stories), conducting pre-interviews, writing pitch sheets.

Developed story lines, field produced scenes, prepared pitch sheets. Responsible for field notes, hot sheets and securing locations. Operated DV camera. Responsible for traveling nationwide to conduct pre-interviews, casting calls and recruiting married couples, a reality competition/comedy show created and produced by comedian Jerry Seinfeld for NBC-TV.

Responsible for phone-based recruiting, screening, pre-qualifying and casting for “The Naked Office” . Responsible for outreach, conducting pre-interviews, writing pitch sheets.

Responsible for casting male and female contestants for a reality network dating/game show. Orchestrated casting calls locally and on the road; conducted phone pre-interviews; produced casting reels; and prepared background information.

Supervised staff of 4 casting directors. Generated new episode themes and concepts for daily 30-minute nationally syndicated reality program. Located, screened, pre-interviewed, cast guests. Conducted phone pre-interviews; and prepared background information.