Lindsey Festa

Oversees studio and field shoots for true crime programs "On The Case with Paula Zahn" (Investigation Discovery) and "One Deadly Mistake" (Oxygen). Works directly with Director of Photography and field crew to organize interviews and film locations pertinent to cases. Provides editorial and creative feedback to optimize the production of both series. Pre-interviews and interviews subjects, while buidling a rapport to create a comfortable environment for them to share their stories. Writes and edits questions for interviews, along with writing scripts for shows. Pitches and develops story ideas to fit hour long format of programs.

Pitched and developed stories for the series "On The Case with Paula Zahn" Identified and booked subjects including members of law enforcement and family members pertaining to the episode. Created schedules that confirmed times and plans for studio and field shoots Researched and organized reports, photos and various media to compliment the story telling for each show.

• Associate Produced various stories by attending shoots and assisting with production and photography on-site. • Reviewed and maintained incoming nominations for Heroes show. • Supervised department interns and monitor their duties. • Vetted organizations and individuals familiar with nominees. • Created write-ups and pegs for potential and current Heroes. • Researched nominees by conducting Google and Nexis background checks and third party calls. • Selected B-roll footage and music to accompany segments. • Coordinated travel and shoot locations for producers and photojournalists. • Broke down budget costs for upcoming shoots.