Kate Rather

Liaised with producers, commissioning editors and channel controllers to obtain production information on the behalf of the communications, promotions and marketing departments. Composed synopses for all productions included in the new season schedule. Co-coordinated the production of the new season brochure and compiled the accompanying press release.

Created cue cards. Coordinated the production office. Audience liaison. Craft service.

Acquired audience participants. Responsible for audience registration and release form completion. Assisted the Production Coordinator. Created cue cards. Distributed running orders and scripts. Talent and contributor liaison.

Developed factual and factual entertainment series for Irish, UK, American and Canadian broadcasters. Compiled concept proposals and was responsible for ascertaining the public service value of all projects. Edited talent sizzlers for commissioning editors. Assisted with the day-to-day running of the office.

Assisted with rigging and de-rigging. Organized release forms. Coordinated make-up/hair times.

Assisted the production coordinator with the organization of crew transportation, accommodation and per diems. OB crew liaison. Craft service.

Assisted with casting. Research.

Acquired audience participants for the season finale. Audience registration and release form completion. Assisted the set designer.

Assisted with casting and organized calls for contributors. Installed and managed application databases. Acquired and managed audiences. Assisted the production coordinator. Program and company promotion. Updated website content, maintained the video library, compiled press packs, and created the company’s press portfolio.

Contributor and presenter liaison on the set of RTE One’s lifestyle series Health of the Nation. Responsible for the transportation of medical records.

Compiled vox pops and conducted interviews with leading figures in the Irish music industry for the ‘25:25 Arts Conference’ at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. Assisted with camera and sound operations.